Front Office Administrator for a Busy School Community

Presidio Knolls School; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Staff tuition remission

Job summary

Presidio Knolls School seeks an Administrative Assistant to join the front office team, providing warm and professional service to students, families, staff, and visitors. The role supports scheduling, communications, and records in a busy school environment.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities with sound judgment. Mandarin language skills are highly desired, and the position reports to the Chief Finance & Operations Officer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least 6 months of relevant administrative or customer-service experience.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and move work forward without constant direction.
• Excellent customer-service orientation and professional communication with children and adults.
• Fluency in Mandarin highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Serve as welcoming first point of contact for students, families, employees, visitors, and vendors.
• Resolve routine issues independently or escalate when needed.
• Anticipate front office needs and address issues proactively.
• Manage multiple priorities with accuracy and discretion.
• Assist with documentation, communications, and attendance records.

Skills

Highly organized

Initiative

Problem solving

Customer service

Professional communication

Mandarin language

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Presidio Knolls School seeks an Administrative Assistant to join the front office team, providing warm and professional service to students, families, staff, and visitors. The role supports scheduling, communications, and records in a busy school environment.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities with sound judgment. Mandarin language skills are highly desired, and the position reports to the Chief Finance & Operations Officer.