School Front Office & Events Coordinator

Thaden School; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Thaden School in Bentonville, AR, seeks an Administrative Assistant to serve as a welcoming face and help oversee daily flows, communications, and safety protocols of our school community.

You will greet visitors, answer phones, maintain attendance records, support meetings and events, and coordinate substitute coverage while upholding confidentiality and professional standards in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Strong oral, written, and phone communication skills.
• Spanish language skills preferred.
• Experience in a non-profit or school environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain a welcoming front office.
• Answer phones, greet visitors, respond to information requests, and manage routine correspondence and mailings.
• Maintain student attendance records.
• Provide administrative support for meetings and events.
• Arrange substitute coverage for approved teacher absences.
• Sort and distribute mail and manage office supplies.
• Provide day-to-day administrative assistance for the professional community as needed.
• Coordinate with safety and security during drills and emergencies.
• Support the School's mission as directed by leadership.

Skills

Warm demeanor

Strong communication

Spanish language skills

Team collaboration

Discretion/confidentiality

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Thaden School in Bentonville, AR, seeks an Administrative Assistant to serve as a welcoming face and help oversee daily flows, communications, and safety protocols of our school community.

You will greet visitors, answer phones, maintain attendance records, support meetings and events, and coordinate substitute coverage while upholding confidentiality and professional standards in a busy school environment.