Front Desk Staff

Pacific Northern Academy, Inc; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

Pacific Northern Academy, Inc in Anchorage, Alaska, seeks a Front Desk Administrative Assistant to support student experiences and handle administrative duties. Responsibilities include maintaining positive relationships with parents, answering phone calls, and compiling student records. Qualifications include strong computer and phone skills, CPR and First Aid Certification, and a high school diploma or equivalent. This part-time role requires 15 hours per week, primarily from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and offers a pay of $16+, DOE.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate genuine concern, kindness, and respect to all staff, parents, and children.
• Comfort working with students, faculty, and others.
• Display a high level of integrity and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive relationships with parents and students.
• Serve as the school’s first point of contact and answer phone calls.
• Collect, compile, and maintain student records.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Strong phone skills

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pacific Northern Academy is seeking Front Desk Administrative Assistant.

Job Classification

Temporary, part time; 15 hours per week

Hours

Shifts 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., M-F

Compensation

$16+, DOE

Position Purpose

Front Desk Administrative Assistant will support the overall school experience by providing fun and engaging activities that support the safety and social-emotional development of the students.

Duties will include

• Maintain positive, professional relationships with parents and students
• Serve as the school’s first point of contact and answer phone calls
• Communicate with families as needed
• Provide first aid for minor injuries; manage medications, logs, and first aid kits
• Collect, compile, and maintain student records
• Support Admissions with inquiries and tour coordination
• Perform other administrative duties as needed

Other Job Duties

• Communicate effectively with all staff, parents, and children
• Make children and parents feel welcome
• Completing necessary documentation; verifying parent or guardian signatures of attendance sheets
• Be an enthusiastic member of the PNA team
• Responsible for closing tasks daily
• Light administrative duties such as filing, copying, documentation

Relationships

This position reports directly to the Head of School. This position is often the first line of contact with parents.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate genuine concern, kindness, and respect to all staff, parents and children
• Strong computer and phone skills
• CPR, First Aid Certification
• Comfort working with students, faculty and others
• Display a high level of integrity and responsibility
• Be a self-starter, able to work independently as well as effectively contribute as part of a team
• Meet the minimum age requirement of 18 as dictated by Municipality of Anchorage Child Care Licensing codes
• Experience working with children in an education or child care capacity
• Completion of high school or equivalent or will do so in the near future
• Must successfully pass a background check

Application Instructions

Please send a cover letter, a resume, and three recommendations to [e-mail]. Applications will be accepted until filled.