Description:

The High School Administrative Assistant is responsible for a wide range of administrative and office support activities. They serve as the point person at the entry to the High School, and they welcome visitors to campus. The High School Administrative Assistant reports to the High School Director.

Primary responsibilities:

-Providing administrative support duties as assigned by the High School Director

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong writer with the ability to communicate concisely and effectively via written correspondence.

-Creative and innovative, with the ability to multitask and problem solve quickly

-Unlocking the building and muting the alarm in the morning; general buildings preparation in the morning in advance of student arrival

-Closing and locking the building at the end of the school day

-Greeting visitors and maintaining visitor logs on a daily basis and for admissions visitors and school day events

-Answering and transferring phone calls and relaying messages

-Recording reported student attendance and maintaining student and faculty sign-in/out sheets

-Maintaining email account and responding to parent queries in a timely fashion

-Maintaining the appearance of the front office and general office supplies and equipment

-Helping high school students with general tasks (e.g., calling parents when sick)

-Have general knowledge of school database and learning management system to perform essential tasks, including (but not limited to) the following: attendance, class set up, class schedules and locations, roster management, publishing mid-term and semester reports, school-wide communication

-Working knowledge of basic computer and printer functions

-Assist with annual registration forms and maintain a log of high school forms progress; send forms notifications to families

-Placing approved campus orders (books, supplies, etc.) and managing deliveries for the high school campus

-Creating, updating, and communicating the daily high school news bulletin

-Upholding a range of COVID-19 related duties when school is in session

Other Responsibilities:

-Sending school notices to families

-Record high school attendance records

-Record high school parent/family roster information.

-Organize and maintain annual high school book orders

-Preparing weekly Assembly Agendas as guided by the High School Director

-Organize and maintain high school inventory and supplies

-Provide administrative support for the Registrar, College Counselor, School Counselor, Assistant --Business Manager, High School Director, and Head of School

-Give general administrative assistant support for teachers/staff

-Maintain High School Director’s calendar

-Provide guidance for parent volunteers for middle and high school campuses

-Track and record community involvement hours for high school students

-Provide administrative support for high school events and activities, including but not limited to, booking vendors, chaperoning, guest check-ins, and collecting admission fees.

-Organize and oversee events such as school dances, music concerts, Prom, and Graduation

-Provide guidance for parent volunteers

-Complete other duties as assigned by the High School Director or Head of School

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to communicate concisely and effectively when writing correspondence.

-Strong commitment to antiracist and inclusive practices that support students of all

backgrounds

-Computer literacy - proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Suite

-Experience with school databases and learning management software a plus - particularly Senior -Systems/Ascendance, PowerSchool Learning, and Magnus Health

-Experience with graphic design platform Canva a plus

-Attendance/Punctuality - is consistently at work and on time

-Friendly, calm, and helpful demeanor.

-Proactive solution-oriented, able to work autonomously

-Good planning and organizational skills.

-Excellent attention to detail and follow-through

-Experience with students and families is helpful.

-Ability to work in-person on campus.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Associate or equivalent from two-year college or six months to one year related experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands and Abilities:

-Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.

-Must be able to stand, lift, push, pull stoop and bend for short periods of time.

-Regularly work on repetitive tasks.

-Frequently bend to file and maintain files.

-Occasionally lift 5-10 pounds.

-Use excellent sensory skills -sight, hearing and speech.

Contact:

No phone calls please. Please email letter of interest, resume, and references to:

Vella Cagle

Assistant Business Manager/HR Manager vella@thewaverlyschool.org