Administrative Assistant

Position Description

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative support including greeting visitors, answering phones, responding to general inquiry emails and routing them to the appropriate staff member, and tours for prospective families
• Assist with editing and proofreading internal and external communications to staff, families and the community
• Assist the Manager of School Operations with coordination of the volunteer program
• Oversee the organization of office, files, supplies and curriculum and restock supplies as needed
• Assist with event planning for school-related functions
• Support teachers and staff as needed in various daily tasks such as copying, relief for breaks, etc.
• Substitute teacher coordination for school teachers
• Response to teacher calls for assistance
• Assist with production of materials for social media and/or mass communication
• Other related duties as assigned by the Head of School or other member of executive leadership

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail oriented with ability to multitask
• Ability to effectively interact with various individuals and personalities
• Ability to identify and implement best practices and work independently

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in an administrative support role
• Some experience in a school environment preferred

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to lift up to 15 lbs on occasion