Secretary, Nonpublic Department

Non-Public Department - Supplementary Educational Services for Non-public Schools

Non-Public Department
1690 Stelton Road 
Piscataway, NJ 08854

POSITION:                        Full-Time Secretary
                                          Twelve (12) Month position
 
SCHOOL / PROGRAM:   The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) - Nonpublic Department

START DATE:                  August 17, 2026 - Pending Criminal History Clearance
  
RESPONSIBLE TO:        Program Administrator designated by the Board or Superintendent

REQUIREMENTS: 
- High School diploma or equivalent. 
- Strong emphasis on computer literacy (Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Frontline) preferred.
- Experience with purchase orders preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and required documentation. 
- Knowledge of basic office practices and procedures including sorting, filing, and organization.
- Prioritize and manage multiple tasks with efficiency.
- Professional communication skills. 
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- New Jersey residency required within one year of the date of hire.
- Complete additional duties as assigned in support of department goals and priorities.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Perform various clerical and secretarial duties as assigned to facilitate effective office operations. 

MINIMAL QUALIFCATIONS: 

1. High School Diploma or equivalent. Some college education or business-related certificate preferred.
2. Previous experience with clerical and secretarial responsibilities preferred.
3. Knowledge of computer systems and software.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Commission may find appropriate and acceptable. 

RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Provide back up and relief to other internal building level or department secretarial/clerical staff.
2. Handle receptionist duties.
3. Handle sorting, date stamping and distribution of mail for the program or department assigned.
4. Provide Superintendent's office and other departments with clerical assistance when available.
5. Duplicate and laminate instructional materials as requested for teaching staff.
6. Monitor and maintain accurate staff and student records and files.
7. Monitor and maintain teacher sign-in, mailbox system and copying log.
8. Process requests for materials and supplies in a timely manner according to the business office guidelines.
9. Input requisitions for Superintendent's Office, as requested.
10. Must have the ability to keep information strictly confidential. 

11. Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or designee. 

     

BENEFITS: Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits. Pension system enrollment varies by position and certification. Vacation, Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included.

MINIMUM SALARY: $40,000

To apply for this position with the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey please visit the Human Resources Tab atwww.escnj.us and click the employment opportunities link. 
ESCNJ is an EOE/AA Employer