School Office Assistant - Part Time, 10-Month Role

Maple Mannor Elementary/Middle School; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Maple Mannor Elementary/Middle School is seeking a part-time Office Assistant to greet visitors, answer phones, and support the school office staff. The role involves processing mail, maintaining attendance records, and assisting with student data and routine administrative tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Work hours are 5 per day over 10 months, with salary according to the local paraprofessional agreement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and general office experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Clear written and verbal communication; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors in a professional manner.
• Answer phones, take messages, and route inquiries to appropriate staff.
• Process daily absentee reports and maintain student records.
• Assist administrative staff and handle mail and deliveries.
• Maintain departmental manual and adhere to time-sensitive tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Clear written and oral communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Maple Mannor Elementary/Middle School is seeking a part-time Office Assistant to greet visitors, answer phones, and support the school office staff. The role involves processing mail, maintaining attendance records, and assisting with student data and routine administrative tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Work hours are 5 per day over 10 months, with salary according to the local paraprofessional agreement.