On-Call Front Desk & School Admin Assistant

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Surrey; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Surrey Muslim School in Surrey, BC is seeking a reliable, professional On-Call Office Staff member to provide administrative and front-office coverage as needed.

The role supports front-desk duties, parent inquiries, attendance tracking, and student records, with on-call hours including short-notice requests. This casual/On-Call position requires punctuality, discretion, and teamwork in a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative or school-office experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with computers, email, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn and work with school administrative systems.
• Professional, dependable, flexible, and able to work effectively in a busy school environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Must be available to work on an on-call basis, including on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-desk and general administrative support.
• Answer phone calls and respond to parent inquiries professionally.
• Welcome and assist students, parents, staff, and visitors.
• Manage student attendance, late arrivals, and early dismissals.
• Assist with student records, registration, and other administrative tasks.
• Perform data entry, filing, photocopying, and document preparation.
• Provide coverage when regular office staff are absent or additional support is required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student, family, and staff information.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Teamwork

On-call availability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email systems

Job description

Surrey Muslim School in Surrey, BC is seeking a reliable, professional On-Call Office Staff member to provide administrative and front-office coverage as needed.

The role supports front-desk duties, parent inquiries, attendance tracking, and student records, with on-call hours including short-notice requests. This casual/On-Call position requires punctuality, discretion, and teamwork in a busy school setting.