Administrative Assistant II

Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame; Rockford, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy-Chesterton Network School in Rockford, IL seeks a faithful, dynamic Administrative Assistant to join as a full-time team member. Part-time options may also be available.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree preferred, plus 3–5 years of experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Canva. Responsibilities include supporting staff, updating the website and social media, and coordinating promotions and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience.
• Experience in Catholic, classical education.

Responsibilities

• Support administrative and teaching staff.
• Handle a variety of office and administrative tasks.
• Assist with recruiting, marketing, and development initiatives.

Skills

Graphic arts

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Canva

Job description

Administrative Assistant II

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy-Chesterton Network School, a Catholic, classical pre-K-12 academy, seeks a faithful, talented and dynamic full-time Administrative Assistant to join our team. Part-time options may also be available.

A bachelor's degree is preferred, along with three to five years of experience, and experience in and passion for Catholic, classical education.

The successful candidate will support administrative and teaching staff. Duties include a wide variety of office and administrative tasks; recruiting, marketing, and development initiatives; updating the website and social media; planning, coordinating, and executing promotional mailings, along with responsibilities related to in-school activities, volunteer cultivation, alumni engagement, and institutional advancement; and will include monitoring students in extended care and throughout the day. The candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to effectively engage and motivate potential parents, students, volunteers, donors, and other stakeholders. The ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is essential. Graphic arts experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Canva is necessary. The candidate must be a practicing Catholic and be willing to make an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium and a Profession of Faith.

Salary Range: $40K-$50K

About

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy is a classical pre-K-12 school and Chesterton Network High School in the Catholic tradition. Founded in 2000 as a result of a grass-roots movement of parents, the academy's high school became a member of the Chesterton Schools Network in 2020. We offer a rigorous, integrated classical program for grades pre-K-12 and our curriculum is centered on the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. Focusing on the classics, the school develops complete thinkers who learn to draw on faith and reason for the purpose of building a culture of life. Learn more about OLSHA-CNS at www.olsha.org and the growing national Chesterton Schools Network at www.chestertonschoolsnetwork.org.