Front Desk Assistant

St. Andrew's School

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary year-round

School calendar schedule with breaks

Summer reduced hours while salary is 0

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Paid time off

Professional development support

Free lunch daily

Tuition-free school model

Supportive community

Job summary

St. Andrew's School in Richmond, Virginia seeks a Front Desk Assistant to warmly welcome visitors and manage front-of-house operations in a school where every child has a full scholarship and families are partners.

This year-round, part-time role (≈30 hrs/wk during school year; summer hours 9:00–2:00, Mon–Thu) is salaried with year-round stability.

Qualifications

Excellent communication skills with attention to detail.
Punctuality and dependability.
Ability to maintain confidential records with appropriate confidentiality.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google products; willing to learn additional software.
Ability to handle basic financial transactions accurately.
Flexibility and enthusiasm for a dynamic school environment.
Ability to maintain productive relationships with staff across departments.
Adherence to all personnel policies; background checks completed.

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, families, and guests, welcoming everyone with warmth and professionalism
Answer and route incoming phone calls; manage general school communications at the front desk
Monitor and manage building access; ensure visitors sign in and follow safety protocols
Track late student arrivals and early sign-outs; maintain accurate daily records with classroom teachers
Receive and route packages, deliveries, and mail
Handle basic financial transactions including petty cash management and school fee collection
Provide general administrative support to school operations as needed

Skills

Excellent communication

Punctuality

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Team collaboration

Education

4 Year Degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Salary Details

Why St. Andrew's School? St. Andrew's offers a distinctive environment for people who want their work to matter. Our staff are deeply committed to students and to each other.

Competitive salary, paid consistently year-round
A schedule built around the school calendar, including paid holidays and winter and spring breaks
During the summer, hours reduce to a four-day week with earlier release, while your salary remains unchanged
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Paid time off
Professional development support
Free, scratch-cooked lunch every day, prepared fresh by our in-house culinary team
A tuition-free school model that removes financial barriers for every family we serve
A close-knit, mission-driven community where employees are known, valued, and supported

Preferred Education

4 Year Degree

Position Overview

Working under the direction of the Principal, the Front Desk Assistant at St. Andrew's School is the welcoming face of our community. In a school where every child receives a full scholarship and every family is treated as a partner, the front desk is more than an administrative post. It is where relationships begin. This role is central to the daily rhythm of school life, ensuring that visitors, families, and students are received with warmth and care, and that front-of-house operations support a safe, orderly, and inclusive environment.

This is a year-round, part-time position. During the academic year, hours are approximately 30 per week, aligned with school hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. During summer months, the schedule shifts to a reduced week, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, reflecting the school's summer calendar. Compensation is salaried and consistent year-round.

School Overview

St. Andrew's School (SAS) is a tuition-free, independent Episcopal day school serving students in Kindergarten through 5th grade in Richmond, Virginia. Established in 1894, SAS is one of a small number of schools in the country that provides an independent school education to children from families with limited financial resources through a full scholarship for every child. With 96 students across six grade levels, we employ a whole‑child approach to education that integrates academics, family engagement, graduate support, social‑emotional learning, visual and performing arts, and wellness and nutrition.

St. Andrew's is an equal opportunity employer. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, families, and guests, welcoming everyone with warmth and professionalism
Answer and route incoming phone calls; manage general school communications at the front desk
Monitor and manage building access, ensuring all visitors sign in and follow school safety protocols
Track late student arrivals and early student sign‑outs, maintaining accurate daily records in coordination with classroom teachers and school administration
Receive and route packages, deliveries, and mail
Handle basic financial transactions including petty cash management and collection of school fees with accuracy and integrity
Provide general administrative support to school operations as needed

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to navigate a multi‑story building and carry items up to 20 pounds.

Required

Excellent communication skills with attention to detail
Punctuality and dependability
Ability to maintain accurate records with appropriate levels of confidentiality
Proficient technology skills using Microsoft Office Suite and Google products; comfortable and willing to learn additional software and web‑based programs
Ability to handle basic financial transactions accurately and with integrity
Flexibility and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic school environment
Ability to maintain productive, collaborative relationships with staff across departments
Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and rules contained in the School Employee Handbook
Successful completion of criminal offender record information, fingerprinting, and sexual offender registry information checks

Preferred