Brown Missionary Baptist Church · 1 day ago
School Secretary
Southaven, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expBrown Missionary Baptist Church is seeking a School Secretary to provide administrative and operational support for Brown Christian Academy. This role involves managing student information, providing clerical support, and serving as the first point of contact for parents and visitors.
Religious Institutions
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive secretarial and clerical support for school operations, programs, and leadership
Prepare, process, and maintain school correspondence, reports, records, and files with accuracy and confidentiality
Compose and prepare routine correspondence, notices, forms, and internal communications
Maintain efficient and organized record-keeping systems (digital and paper)
Schedule meetings, appointments, and events; assist with preparation of agendas and materials as needed
Compile data and prepare administrative reports as requested by school leadership
Manage student records, enrollment documentation, attendance records, and related administrative data
Utilize Brightwheel (or similar platforms) for: Attendance tracking, Parent communications, Student information updates, Document distribution and acknowledgments
Assist with onboarding families and staff to Brightwheel and other school systems as needed
Serve as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and callers—answering phones, greeting visitors, and directing inquiries professionally
Respond to routine inquiries from parents, staff, vendors, and community partners with courtesy and discretion
Escalate concerns or issues appropriately to school leadership when needed
Support school-wide communication efforts in coordination with the Head of School
Attend staff meetings, administrative meetings, and trainings as required
Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance job knowledge and skills
Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and the mission and values of Brown Christian Academy at all times
Perform other related duties as assigned in support of school operations
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED required
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and integrity
Strong customer-service orientation with families and staff
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines
Works well independently and as part of a team
Demonstrates integrity, reliability, and alignment with school values
Adheres to policies, procedures, and administrative deadlines
Preferred
Minimum of 2–3 years of administrative or school-based office experience preferred
Experience working in a school or educational setting strongly preferred
Experience with Brightwheel or similar school management software is highly preferred
Company
Brown Missionary Baptist Church
Brown is committed to Changing Lives and Making A Difference while creating a community that loves God and people above all else.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chyna Baker
Human Resources Business Partner
David Charles Brown
Chief Creative Officer
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