Administrative Assistant - Sacred Heart Catholic School Uvalde

Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers; Uvalde (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays/Holy Days

403b Retirement

401 (a) Pension Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Job summary

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is seeking an Administrative Assistant to facilitate the efficient operation of the assigned department. The role involves clerical tasks, records management, and strong coordination with staff and families.

Responsibilities include admissions processing, event support, communications, and maintaining a welcoming school environment. The candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is required or strongly preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and data entry is expected.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages admissions, attendance, and withdrawal processes using the student information system and paper records.
• Supports marketing and communication efforts through social media, web content, flyers, and parent communication.
• Answers and screens phone calls to maintain safety and efficiency in the school environment.
• Oversees hospitality and fosters a welcoming environment through outreach, events, and team support.
• Maintains records and filing systems; retrieves information as needed and summarizes data in writing.
• Coordinates and schedules projects, meetings, events, travel, and appointments; prepares agendas and minutes.
• Maintains office supplies and coordinates maintenance of office equipment.
• Adheres to safety training and protects confidentiality of information and donor data.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Detail oriented

Organized

Excellent written and verbal skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student information system (SIS)

Job description

Non-Exempt (Hourly)

• Paid Holidays/Holy Days
• 403b Retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term/Long-term Disability

Employment Status

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Schedule

Monday-Friday / 40 hours per week

Reports to:

Altagracia H. Valles, Principal

• Paid Holidays/Holy Days
• 403b Retirement
• 401 (a) Pension Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term/Long-term Disability

Summary

The Administrative Assistant facilitates the efficient operation of the assigned department by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks.

Position Responsibilities

• Manages admissions, attendance, and withdrawal process, utilizing the school's electronic student information system and physical documents
• Promotes the school through marketing and communication efforts as social media, web page maintenance, flyer creation, and parent communication
• Answers and transfers phone calls, screening when necessary, to maintain the safety of the school environment
• Oversees hospitality and is responsible for fostering a welcoming environment within the school through outreach activities, event coordination, and support to others.
• Maintains records and filing systems as assigned
• Retrieves information as requested from records, email, minutes, and other related documents; prepares written summaries of data when needed
• Oversees maintenance requests and problem solves to find solutions
• Responds to and resolves administrative and teacher inquiries and questions
• Coordinates and schedules projects, meetings, events, travel, and appointments
• Prepares agendas, schedules, and logistics for meetings and events
• Records and distributes minutes or other records for meetings
• Maintains office supplies and coordinates maintenance of office equipment
• Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and takes precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others.
• Protects the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service of the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
• Adheres to the Archdiocesan Code of Conduct and the Faith and Morals policy of the Catholic faith is mandatory.
• Takes a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings and is a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s Degree
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience

• At least three (3) years’ experience of working in an administrative role providing direct support
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

License And Credentials

• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver license
• Valid vehicle insurance

Minimum Knowledge And Skills

• Experience with computer software and Microsoft Office Applications;
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, and able to work well independently and on a team;
• Must have excellent written and verbal skills;
• Must have excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.