Administrative Assistant To The Director

Company: The Newton School
Location: Sterling
Posted on: February 14, 2020

Job Description:

Function: Provides administrative support to the Director and other faculty as necessary at a local private, non-profit school (K-8). Administrative Responsibilities: Provide administrative support to Director (correspondence, travel arrangements, contract administration, admission packages, and transcript requests) Procurement: Finalize details of orders and deliveries; manage and order office and school supplies as needed. Compile all documents for bi-yearly parent conferences to include student testing, report cards, and other documents as needed. Draft documents including school directory, staff directory, yearbook, and employee handbook. Act as liaison between Director and school families, organizations and school staff. Greet visitors entering the building and direct them to the appropriate destination. Answer phone and take clear messages. Return calls as needed. Assist in management of school calendar to include field trips, staff training, and special events. Manage multiple ad hoc project assignments given by Director. Assist director in the everyday running of the school, including cleaning and organizing. Human Resource Responsibilities: Onboard new employees including conducting reference checks, background screening, file creation, and benefits. Maintain and process confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of ethics. Assist director in coordinating staff training sessions, workshops, and activities. Review employment forms for completeness and accuracy. Communicate with employees regarding personnel actions and requests. Required Skills: * Bachelors degree * Excellent oral and written communications skills * Proven organization, accuracy and attention to detail * Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Microsoft publisher a plus) * Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to a constantly changing environment * Enjoy a school environment surrounded by students each day * Positive and friendly attitude Salary range is competitive for local administrative positions. Hours are 7:30-3:30pm M-F during the school year, and during the 7 week summer school (July-August). The School follows FCPS' calendar for holidays. CONTACT: Please email a resume and specify your experience, and why you believe you are a good fit.

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