School Front Desk Administrative Assistant

School Front Desk Administrative Assistant Robert C. Parker School - 4.3 Wynantskill, NY Job Details Part-time From $17 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Flexible spending account Qualifications School experience CPR Certification Teamwork Confidential information handling First Aid Certification Data entry Newsletters (communication methods)

Full Job Description School Front Desk Administrative Assistant:

Robert C. Parker School seeks a front desk administrative assistant, supporting our students, parents, faculty and administrators with primary responsibility for operating the School's front office and reception area. The general hours are 11:30-4:30, with flexibility. In most cases, the front desk administrative assistant does not work when school is closed for vacation or snow days. Occasional evening hours and weekend hours, for events, may be required. The successful candidate will be a warm and caring person who can speak about the school and its mission in an enthusiastic and professional manner. The position requires attention to detail and independently managing tasks through to completion, even amidst interruptions. The successful candidate will be able to maintain a cheerful and professional disposition even when several simultaneous demands are presented. All members of the school community interact with the front desk administrative assistant, and so the position requires ease with a wide age range from very young children to grandparents. Sound judgement and the ability to maintain confidentiality is a must.

Qualifications:

Experience in a school setting preferred Experience with word processing and experience, or ability to learn Google apps and a database for entry and reports Excellent communication skills, including copy editing, email and telephone Demonstrated ability to be flexible and collaborative when solving problems Duties include: Greeting visitors Answering phone Reporting attendance Supporting school safety standards Interacting with caregivers Organizing and light cleaning of copier and kitchen areas Communications including newsletters and mailings both in electronic and conventional formats Clerical work for many areas of the school including busing, ordering supplies, fundraising, admissions, textbook ordering, scheduling, etc. Setting up for school events and coordinating hospitality Supervising students who are waiting to go home Other duties as assigned The front desk administrative assistant reports to the head of school and front desk manager/executive assistant, but completes work assignments from other administrators as well. First Aid/CPR certification a plus Start date is August 2026.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible spending account Health insurance

Work Location:

In person