School Office Administrator & Receptionist

ReNEW Schools; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Public Schools is seeking an Office Assistant at Rawson STEAM School. Responsibilities include receptionist duties, basic bookkeeping, and clerical support across a school environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with business coursework, strong English skills, and the ability to work under time constraints while maintaining professional relationships with staff and students.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Proficient in modern office procedures, practices and equipment.
• Ability to follow rules, regulations and department policy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff.
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy with the public, students and staff.
• Knowledge of Standard English grammar, spelling, punctuation and letter form.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetical computations with speed and accuracy.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED plus business courses.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Candidate must successfully complete testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform general receptionist duties.
• Perform general bookkeeping duties.
• Answer telephones and screen incoming calls.
• Attend computer and job skills training during work hours.
• Photocopy/collate materials.
• Maintain attendance sheets.
• Type correspondence, memos and other communications.
• Perform other related clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Bookkeeping knowledge

Office procedures

Staff relationships

Tact and courtesy

English grammar

Basic arithmetic

Stress management

Diversity awareness

Testing requirements

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Windows

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Hartford Public Schools is seeking an Office Assistant at Rawson STEAM School. Responsibilities include receptionist duties, basic bookkeeping, and clerical support across a school environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with business coursework, strong English skills, and the ability to work under time constraints while maintaining professional relationships with staff and students.