Part-Time Front Desk Administrator & School Support

Congressional School of Virginia; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Congressional School seeks an Administrative Assistant to work part-time in our Little School which is the main building for our students ages 6 weeks through 5 years. The Administrative Assistant is the first point of contact providing customer service to faculty, staff, students, parents, grandparents, vendors, and other external parties, and must be friendly and professional.

Hours are typically 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum two years administrative experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong initiative and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• An ability to work in a joyful, collegial and collaborative environment.
• A sense of humor, warm personality, and growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Acts as first contact person, via phones and greeting parents/visitors to the school
• Screens visitors using with school-wide security system
• Receives all incoming calls and directs as appropriate
• Sorts and distributes mail
• Enters attendance data and forwards to appropriate personnel
• Provides administrative support to faculty and staff
• Performs specific functions related to medical emergencies, security, and crisis management codes and systems
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding children and their families
• Ability to obtain certification in First Aid & CPR and Medical Administration Training (MAT)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Congressional School seeks an Administrative Assistant to work part-time in our Little School which is the main building for our students ages 6 weeks through 5 years. The Administrative Assistant is the first point of contact providing customer service to faculty, staff, students, parents, grandparents, vendors, and other external parties, and must be friendly and professional.

Hours are typically 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.