Administrative Assistant

Miamiarch; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant. The role involves providing clerical support, assisting in the attendance office, and maintaining communication with parents and students. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, experience in clerical work, and proficiency in office software. Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential. This position promotes the values of the Roman Catholic School and emphasizes excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a clerical and/or school environment.
• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects.
• Good spelling and grammar required.
• Positive, welcoming, service-oriented disposition required.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good spelling and grammar; strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide attendance office services and clerical support.
• Answer phone calls, e-mails, and other correspondence.
• Facilitate the flow of kids coming to the clinic.
• Support school functions, events, and activities as needed.
• Perform duties in alignment with the mission of the Archdiocese of Miami.

Skills

Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Good communication skills in English

Good customer service skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Spanish language skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

English communication

Spanish language (optional)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

School - Staff - St. Jerome Catholic School

Administrative Assistant

St. Jerome Catholic School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has an immediate opening for a full-time Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant provides attendance office services and clerical support to the front office reception. S/he may be assigned special school projects and miscellaneous support responsibilities for school functions, events, and activities. The Administrative Assistant provides information by answering phone calls, e-mails, and other forms of correspondence and by responding efficiently to requests. S/he also facilitates the flow of kids coming to the clinic for aid. The Administrative Assistant performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working in a clerical and/or school environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning files and sensitive information.
• Must demonstrate a positive, welcoming and service-oriented disposition.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good computer literacy, including ability to navigate online applications and search engines effectively.
• Good spelling and grammar required.
• Good oral and written English-language communication skills, including clear speaking voice.
• Good Spanish-language spoken communication skills a plus.
• Excellent customer service skills, including ability to maintain focus on and professionalism with people in challenging situations, both in person and by phone.
• Good time management, including ability to manage several projects at the same time.
• Must be able to multi-task and retain accuracy in an environment of competing deadlines.
• Must be supportive of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic School.

Subject line should read: St. Jerome Catholic School Administrative Assistant.

Please note: Inaddition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of MiamiPolicy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children andVulnerable Adults," the selected candidate for this entity must undergo background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background ScreeningClearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on the Clearinghouse please visit http://info.flclearinghouse.com/