Administrative Assistant and Receptionist

TrulyHired; Boxford (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a School Secretary for Saint George Classical Academy in Boxford. This role is pivotal as the first point of contact for families and visitors, emphasizing hospitality and warmth.

Responsibilities include front office operations, administrative support, and event coordination. Applicants should have a high school diploma and two years of administrative experience, along with a love for God and children.

Please send application materials to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 2 years of administrative experience required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Computer proficiency and troubleshooting skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and provide hospitality to parents and visitors.
• Maintain front office operations and assist with school operating systems.
• Support Head of School with scheduling and administrative tasks.
• Coordinate and manage volunteers.

Skills

Hospitality-driven mindset

Relational development and management

Communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft and Google applications

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor’s degree

Job description

Saint George Classical Academy is a small, Christian school grounded in the Eastern Orthodox tradition and located in the heart of Boxford. We are in our foundational years and seek a person who embodies Christian hospitality and warmth to serve as the face of our school as a School Secretary.

The Administrative Assistant and Receptionist is the first touchpoint our children, families and inquirers have with the academy. This role is a servant position that supports the culture we are building and honors God, families, and community.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and provide hospitality to parents, visitors, students and teachers
• Maintain front office operations both forward facing and internally
• Facilitate and assist with establishment of school operating systems
• Provide administrative support to the school through clerical and administrative duties, sometimes of a confidential nature
• Coordinate and manage volunteers
• Provide support and student supervision during recess and lunch
• Maintain school databases, reporting, and recordkeeping
• Oversee ordering of supplies and curricular materials
• Assist with and coordinate a variety of projects, activities and events during the school day (tea time, feast day celebrations, community days)
• Support Head of School with schedule, including appointments, meetings, and travel
• Support Head of School in preparation for presentations and meetings
• Perform general office duties, including but not limited to telephone/e‑mail, mailing duties, receptionist duties, preparation/editing of correspondence/reports, scheduling, general filing, photocopying, maintaining records, and regular reports
• Attend and support school events outside of usual business hours, including open house, parent conferences/meetings, prospective student tours, and summer activities
• Support school level communication both internally and externally
• Maintain the office space in an organized and pleasing way
• Support set‑up and clean‑up of tea times for classrooms
• Support hospitality for school events, including some evening or weekend events (concerts, theater productions, etc.)

Qualifications

• Must display a warm, hospitality‑driven mindset
• Love for God and children
• Proven success in relational development and management; experience in school administration preferred
• Must have a high school diploma, with 2 years of administrative experience; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must be authorized and eligible to work in the United States
• Computer proficiency and ability to troubleshoot technological problems
• Proficiency with Microsoft and Google applications
• Strong communicator and writer

Application

All materials below should be sent to [e-mail]:

• Resume
• Cover letter explaining your interest in working with Saint George Classical Academy
• At least two references, with at least one from a current or previous supervisor