Administrative Assistant

Illinois Education Job Bank; Morris, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Academy in Morris, IL is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative, clerical, and organizational support to the Premier Academy administrative team. The role includes front office duties, greeting visitors, answering calls, and managing attendance and records with confidentiality.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, proficiency with office software, and the ability to prioritize in a busy school office; experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; administrative training or experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers, email, and standard office software.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a busy school office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and serve as the primary front office contact.
• Answer incoming calls, take messages, and direct inquiries.
• Document, monitor, and maintain attendance records.
• Perform filing, data entry, recordkeeping, and document preparation.
• Maintain a welcoming, organized front office environment.
• Coordinate administrative tasks and communicate with school personnel.
• Support a safe, orderly, and student-centered office environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Premier Academy administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Office equipment

Job description

Provide administrative, clerical, and organizational support to the Premier Academy administrative team.

Serve as the primary front office contact, greeting and assisting visitors, students, staff, parents, and other individuals.

Answer incoming telephone calls, take accurate messages, direct calls to appropriate personnel, and respond to general inquiries.

Document, monitor, and maintain accurate student attendance records in accordance with school procedures.

Assist with daily school office operations, including filing, data entry, recordkeeping, correspondence, and document preparation.

Maintain a welcoming, organized, and professional front office environment.

Communicate information to appropriate school personnel and assist with the coordination of administrative tasks and activities.

Maintain confidentiality of student records, personnel information, and other sensitive school-related information.

Provide general assistance to students and staff as needed to support a safe, orderly, and efficient school environment.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Premier Academy administration.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; additional administrative training or experience preferred.

Previous administrative, clerical, customer service, or school office experience preferred.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Proficiency in standard office equipment, computers, email, and common office software.

Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Ability to prioritize tasks, manage interruptions, and work effectively in a busy school office.

Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with students, families, staff, and visitors.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

Dependable, adaptable, and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Salary/Benefits

TBD

Additional Notes

This position operates in a school office environment and requires regular interaction with students, school personnel, families, and visitors. The Administrative Assistant must be able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a professional, welcoming, and student-centered atmosphere.