Small School Administrative Assistant Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Small School Administrative Assistant University School of the Lowcountry

• 5.0 Mount Pleasant, SC Job Details Part-time | Full-time $19
• $22 an hour 1 day ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Retirement plan Qualifications Google Suite Microsoft Excel English Microsoft Office Administrative experience Organizational skills Associate’s degree Entry level Full Job Description Overview The Administrative Assistant is a critical role in the life of University School.

The person in this role establishes the welcoming environment that is a key part of USL’s culture and also provides administrative support to the Head of School as well as the Directors and Faculty of the three divisions: Intermediate School, Middle School, and Upper School. An ideal candidate for this job cares deeply about working with faculty, students, and their families and also demonstrates a strong ability to organize, plan, and help others. This job requires a can-do attitude, a commitment to teamwork, patience, empathy, and flexibility. This position has many responsibilities. An ability to juggle, prioritize, and roll with the punches is essential to the Administrative Assistant. This allows them to do the job well, enjoy the position, and have positive effect on our teachers, students, and families. The Administrative Assistant is the face of the school, so a deep commitment to communication, collaboration and community has a profound and positive impact. Duties Communication

• Performs general office duties including answering emails & phone calls, greeting visitors, and sorting and handling mail.
• Prepares weekly reminder emails for students, faculty, and parents/guardians Record keeping
• Records daily student attendance, including late arrivals and early dismissals
• Organizes, maintains and posts web-based school calendar
• Prepares, updates, and posts information across campus
• Gathers end-of-quarter student evaluations from faculty, then compile and disseminate
• Maintains substitute folders, class lists, and grade reports Caretaking
• Collects, records, and organizes important student medical information.
• Distributes required medication and as-needed medications.
• Provides basic medical attention and documentation as needed. Supported by our two faculty members who are certified Red Cross instructors. Managerial
• Maintains and replenishes offices supplies as well as other supplies approved by leadership
• Collaborates with the administrative team to plan and execute summer activities, school supply lists, orientations, the first day of school, back-to-school nights, parent/guardian-teacher conferences, parent/guardian luncheons, special activity days, and graduations
• Assists in the oversight of various yearly projects, including delegating responsibilities and keeping tabs on others, including art projects, participation in festivals by the school, etc.
• Serves as the liaison to the parent committees and their projects.
• Provides administrative support for the Head of School and divisional directors Requirements
• Relevant administrative experience
• Excellent written and verbal skills via phone, email, and in-person
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Workspace, as well as a willingness to learn new technology (our school administrative platform, FACTS), as needed
• Demonstrates attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Demonstrates care and support with families, colleagues, and the public
• Maintains cordial, flexible, and professional relationships with colleagues and parents
• Demonstrates an ability to work independently
• Supports USL’s mission statement to nurture and inspire students of high intellectual potential To learn more, please explore the Faculty page on our website
• which includes a link to this opening.

www.uslowcountry.org/about/faculty-and-staff/

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$19.00

• $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 20
• 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan

Schedule:

No weekends

Education:

Associate (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person