Operations Assistant

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Learn the business of education

Supportive, ambitious team

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates in Boston is seeking an energetic Operations Assistant to support our education-focused recruitment practice. You will engage with clients, handle clerical tasks, and contribute to project work while growing in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

You will answer phones, assist with special projects, and manage database tasks, all within a hybrid work setup that blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience (internship or part-time experience counts!).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and various database tools.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and provide professional, friendly customer service.
• Assist with special projects.
• Handle administrative and clerical tasks, including database work.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Tools

Excel

Word

Database tools

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates is the largest educational recruitment firm working to help K-12 independent, private, charter, and like-kind (non-public) schools nation and worldwide hire the best teachers, administrators, coaches, and leaders. Since 1977, we’ve “made the match” for more than 40,000 job seekers and over 1,500 schools.

A little about us:

• We’re passionate about education and finding the best teachers, staff, and leaders to run K-12 independent schools. Many of us come from education backgrounds.
• We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging – both within our organization and in support of the schools we partner with.
• We take innovation seriously, but we also focus heavily on the importance of building relationships.
• We love what we do and we work hard. We also love to laugh.

We’re a driven, collaborative team working at the intersection of education and business, and we’re looking for an energetic Operations Assistant.

What You’ll Do:

• Answer phones and provide professional, friendly customer service.
• Assist with special projects.
• Handle administrative and clerical tasks, including database work.

What We’re Looking For:

• Customer service experience (internship or part-time experience counts!).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and various database tools.
• Professional demeanor, sense of humor, and hard working.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Hybrid work schedule (combine in-office collaboration with remote flexibility)
• Opportunity to learn the business side of education
• Supportive, ambitious team environment

Employment Type:

Entry-Level. Full-Time preferred, but open to part-time.

Compensation:

$40,000-$60,000 for full-time opportunities, with hourly compensation available for part-time opportunities.

Pro Tip:

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Carney, Sandoe & Associates does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.