Student-Focused Front Desk & Admin, Middle/Upper School

Waterford School; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Waterford School in Sandy, Utah, seeks a School Receptionist and Middle/Upper School Administrative Assistant to manage front-office operations, attendance, and communications. The role supports the Dean of Students and Deans, coordinating student releases, campus passes, and daily schedules while maintaining confidentiality and a student-centered approach.

The position requires strong organization, service orientation, and comfort working with students and families in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to create a welcoming atmosphere for students, families, and visitors.
• Previous administrative or office-management experience preferred.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide welcoming front-office support to students, families, employees, visitors, and campus partners.
• Manage calls, messages, questions, and time-sensitive requests; direct or escalate as needed.
• Provide calendar support to Deans and Associate Deans for Middle/Upper School.
• Coordinate student releases, dismissal communications, campus passes, and meetings.
• Administer daily attendance including late arrivals, absences, and excusals.
• Maintain accurate confidential student records and front-office files.

Skills

Welcoming atmosphere

Office management

Communication

Discretion

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Waterford School in Sandy, Utah, seeks a School Receptionist and Middle/Upper School Administrative Assistant to manage front-office operations, attendance, and communications. The role supports the Dean of Students and Deans, coordinating student releases, campus passes, and daily schedules while maintaining confidentiality and a student-centered approach.

The position requires strong organization, service orientation, and comfort working with students and families in a busy school environment.