School Front Office Assistant — Flexible Hours & PTO

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/Dental Insurance Available

403B Retirement Plan

Flex Time

Work/Life balance

Job summary

Ida Crown Jewish Academy in Skokie, IL seeks an energetic Front Office Administrative Assistant for front desk reception, answering calls and emails, and supporting students and staff. This role requires strong organizational skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to multitask in a school environment.

Typical hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional events outside regular hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook; mail-merge experience is a plus and trainable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to be resourceful and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Handle front desk reception and manage phone calls and emails.
• Update student attendance and assist students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators with clerical tasks.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain organized office operations as needed.
• Collaborate with team members and work independently as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ida Crown Jewish Academy in Skokie, IL seeks an energetic Front Office Administrative Assistant for front desk reception, answering calls and emails, and supporting students and staff. This role requires strong organizational skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to multitask in a school environment.

Typical hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional events outside regular hours.