Bilingual School Front Desk Coordinator (Mandarin/English)

Yinghua Academy; Columbia Heights (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Yinghua Academy in Minnesota is seeking a Bilingual Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for students, families, staff and visitors. The role emphasizes a warm, professional demeanor, strong communication, and front-office efficiency in a busy school environment.

The receptionist will manage arrivals, answer calls, distribute mail, draft newsletters, and support routine administrative tasks while upholding safety and confidentiality standards within the school community.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
• Proficient with office technology including phones, email, printers, and calendars.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and Google applications.
• Cultural competence in a multilingual school community.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, students, and staff in a welcoming front office.
• Answer and direct incoming calls with professionalism and accuracy.
• Manage daily student arrivals and dismissals with sign-in/out and attendance updates.
• Maintain a clean, organized front office space.
• Monitor building access and visitor management policies.
• Support arrival/dismissal logistics and coordinate with staff as needed.
• Draft and distribute weekly family communications via the newsletter platform.
• Coordinate the school yearbook content and timelines with staff and vendors.
• Receive and distribute mail, packages, and deliveries in a timely manner.
• Support front office workflows such as printing, data entry, and event support.
• Collaborate with administrative staff for smooth day-to-day operations.

Skills

Bilingual Mandarin Chinese and English

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google applications

iPad

PC

Job description

Yinghua Academy in Minnesota is seeking a Bilingual Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for students, families, staff and visitors. The role emphasizes a warm, professional demeanor, strong communication, and front-office efficiency in a busy school environment.

The receptionist will manage arrivals, answer calls, distribute mail, draft newsletters, and support routine administrative tasks while upholding safety and confidentiality standards within the school community.