An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
To assist the Office of Admission with day-to-day department operations. There are no benefits with this part-time position.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Entering data Managing applicant files Assisting with all department mailings, electronic and paper Assisting with event logistics, virtual and in person Scheduling visits and interviews Welcoming prospective students and parents Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree is preferred, and/or 3 or more years of equivalent work experience. Ability to organize workload, multi-task, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines. Proven ability to navigate electronic platforms, such as Google Suite. Experience working within a CRM platform (Veracross, Gateway, and SAO are preferred but not required). Must be detail oriented, with particular attention to accurate, timely data entry and reporting skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships. Prior work experience in an Admissions office is not required, though some knowledge of independent and/or boarding school life is preferred. Must be able to work collegially; must be committed to working in a diverse community and have the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports directly to the Dean of Strategic Enrollment & Marketing and the daily work will be managed by the Admission Operations Manager. HOURS -Part-time, non-exempt staff position working from September through May, not to exceed 950 hours. Hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 AM daily. Occasional nights and weekends might be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs. Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing. Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks and function in a fast-paced working environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The successful candidate will be flexible, enthusiastic, hardworking, and responsible, and will enjoy a very busy work environment in which he or she will meet many people on a daily basis. The Governors Academy is a non-smoking campus.
SALARY RANGE
$22.00 to $25.00 per hour. Please note that the quoted salary range is not a guarantee of the final salary offer. Variables include years of work experience, industry-specific experience, education level, etc.
