We are looking for a Contract Administrative Assistant to help keep daily school operations running smoothly. This position serves as a key point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors, offering courteous support while maintaining an organized and efficient front office. The ideal candidate brings strong administrative skills, sound judgment, and a service-focused approach in a fast-paced education environment.

Responsibilities:

Welcome students, families, employees, and guests in a courteous manner that fosters a positive school experience. Oversee front desk traffic and visitor registration while consistently applying campus security and check-in procedures. Guide families through common school-related questions, including enrollment steps, attendance matters, and student record requests. Maintain attendance information, track absences, and communicate with families regarding student attendance concerns. Update and organize student data in PowerSchool, ensuring records remain accurate, complete, and easy to access. Draft letters, memos, and other office communications to support school leadership and administrative staff. Coordinate calendars, meetings, and scheduling needs for the school staff. Manage mail distribution, office supply levels, vendor coordination, and the preparation of printed school materials. Provide compassionate day-to-day assistance to students visiting the office and support staff with administrative tasks, event logistics, field trips, and compliance-related data entry and reporting. Experience in administrative support, front office operations, or receptionist work, preferably in a school or education setting. Strong ability to manage inbound calls, greet visitors, and handle in-person inquiries with professionalism and care. Proficiency in data entry and record maintenance with close attention to accuracy and confidentiality. Comfortable using office software, student information systems such as PowerSchool, and standard administrative tools. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain processes clearly to families and staff. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy office environment. Ability to remain calm, patient, and solution-oriented during high-volume or sensitive interactions. TalentMatch ® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .