Campus Front Desk & Safety Associate

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart is seeking a Front Desk Attendant to provide a welcoming, safe, and secure first impression on campus. Located in Princeton, NJ, this on-site role supports campus safety with front desk operations, access control, and visitor management.

Responsibilities include monitoring entrances, coordinating with administrators, and responding to emergencies with calm, professional judgment.

Qualifications

• Experience in security, law enforcement, military, education, coaching, or customer-service roles is a plus.
• Strong observational and situational-awareness skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to remain calm, use good judgment, and de-escalate tense situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible and professional presence at the front desk and campus.
• Build relationships with School constituents to foster trust and open communication.
• Monitor entrances, exits, buildings, and parking areas.
• Assist with access control, visitor management, and sign-in processes.
• Monitor security cameras, alarms, and safety systems as assigned.
• Assist with arrival/dismissal, events, and active drills as needed.
• Respond promptly to safety, security, medical, or other emergencies and coordinate with local responders.

Skills

Observational awareness

Interpersonal skills

Public interaction

De-escalation

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Background checks

Job description

The Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart is seeking a Front Desk Attendant to provide a welcoming, safe, and secure first impression on campus. Located in Princeton, NJ, this on-site role supports campus safety with front desk operations, access control, and visitor management.

Responsibilities include monitoring entrances, coordinating with administrators, and responding to emergencies with calm, professional judgment.