School Office Assistant

Diocese of San José; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of San José seeks an administrative assistant to support the School Office Manager and Principal in daily operations. You will handle attendance, data entry, communications, and frontline reception for students, families, and staff.

The role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, reliability, and the ability to manage interruptions. Evening/ weekend shifts may be required; bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some college preferred.
• Experience in clerical/secretarial work preferred.
• Public-school setting experience is a plus.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google applications.

Responsibilities

• Support school office operations and assist the School Office Manager.
• Record student and staff attendance; data-entry and file maintenance.
• Manage communications: newsletters, calendar, website, and social media.
• Serve as receptionist and provide customer service to students, parents, volunteers, and staff.
• Coordinate with vendors and community organizations; enrollment processing and data input.
• Attend meetings as needed and support school policies and mission.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication

Discretion

Flexibility

Stress management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Some college coursework

Clerical/secretarial experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google applications

Word processing

SIS

Workday

Job description

It’s more than a job. Be part of a team that spreads the light and love of Jesus Christ throughout the Diocese!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (and other duties as assigned):

Support the school and its community by providing administrative and clerical support to the School Office Manager in the day-to-day operations of the school office as follows: School office operations Provide administrative and clerical support to the Principal and/or Teachers as directed by the School Office Manager. Record student and school staff attendance. Perform data-entry, file maintenance and record-keeping, including but not limited to Student Cumulative Record files Maintain school-wide communications Newsletter School calendar Website and/or social media Maintain office equipment and supplies. Make copies. Positive public relations for the school Serve as receptionist for the school and provide customer service to any person (student, parent, volunteer, or staff) needing support from the school’s front office. Answer and respond to telephone, email, and in-person inquiries from students, staff, parents, and the general public. Coordinate with vendors and community organizations. Application, enrollment, and registration (if applicable) Process enrollment materials for returning and new students. Complete data input on computer. Process outgoing procedures fostudents withdrawing from the school

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Exhibit flexibility in day-to-day school environments. Excellent organizational and human relations skills. Self-motivated and reliable. Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with principal, parents, staff, and the general public. Able to manage moderate levels of stress and frequent interruption. Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external). Ethical and discreet team player.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment. Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as the decisions made by the Principal and Administrators. Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students. Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook. Work as part of a team. Attend faculty, administrative, and all other meetings as needed.

THIS POSITION SUPERVISES:

N/A

THIS POSITION SUPERVISES (OTHERS):

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma. Some college coursework, preferred. Experience in clerical/secretarial work, including word processing, preferred. Prior experience in a public-school setting or institution of higher education, preferred. Sufficient training to perform tasks assigned by the Principal and/or School Office Manager.

Language Skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school. English, required. Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese) preferred.

Technical Skills:

Proficient at word processing, presentation, and electronic mail applications. Experience with school information systems (SIS). Working knowledge of Workday, or willingness to learn. Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google applications.

Physical Demands:

Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, stretching, twisting. Can lift 10 lbs. in compliance with safety standards. Can operate standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, personal computer, telephone, and alarm system. Level of vision, hearing, speaking required.

Other Requirements:

Able to work evenings and weekends if required. Must have an understanding and acceptance for the mission of the Catholic Church. Must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission.

Salary Range (per hour based on the education and experience): $0.00 - $50.00

Work with us! The Diocese of San José seeks employees who are dedicated to serving each other and all those with whom we minister in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner.