Administrative Assistant-Academic Environment-$70-85K

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintaining accurate attendance records.
This includes receiving communication from parents regarding student absences, early dismissals, late arrivals, doctor appointments, or necessary leave. If there are an elevated number of student absences (more than 2 days) this should be escalated to the attention of the deans, directors, and if necessary the MS Counselor
Assisting students as needs arise
Getting messages to students from teachers and parents
Communicates with parents regarding arrival, dismissal, and attendance
Works with teachers to coordinate weekly newsletters
Manages and oversees the school calendar
Organizes substitute teachers and coverage for school
Coordinates a process for ordering materials for teachers and classes

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree
Experience with students and a demonstrated commitment to building community
High intrinsic motivation and capacity for work, strong interpersonal skills, discretion,
flexibility, proactivity, ability to set priorities, and sterling independent judgment
Ability to maintain confidentiality for all communications
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, and excellent organizational,
technological, and follow-up skills
Expertise (i.e. full competency and extensive experience) with Microsoft Office (Word,
PowerPoint, Excel), Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides), Zoom,
Veracross, and Altitude or similar Learning Management System
Must have superior technical skills and be proficient in GSuite products including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, MS Word, MS Excel and must be proficient in learning new applications and software