Temp School Office Clerk: Organize & Help Visitors

Woodlawn Campus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Chicago Woodlawn Campus in Chicago, IL seeks a Temporary Office Clerk for the 2026/27 school year. The role supports the main office by handling student records, answering calls, and coordinating communications.

You will assist with meetings, events, and daily administrative duties in a collaborative office environment. Minimum two years of clerical experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office are required; PowerSchool and SchoolMint experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with a minimum of 2 years of administrative or clerical work experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite required. Experience using PowerSchool and SchoolMint preferred.
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Experience with various office equipment, including maintenance and troubleshooting
• Typing skills of at least 40-50 words per minute required
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, and community partners.
• Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Open/close the Main Office, stock and perform inventory of office supplies.
• Manage the reception area to ensure effective and timely answering of the phone and distribution of mail.
• Process all incoming and outgoing mail, operate the postage machine and refill postage as needed.
• Greet and direct visitors, addressing questions from parents and nurturing students.
• Provide administrative support to the campus directors and assist with meetings and events.
• Maintain school and student records and organize files; protect confidential information.
• Coordinate school special events such as assemblies, parent/student events, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Typing 40-50 wpm

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerSchool

SchoolMint

Job description

University of Chicago Woodlawn Campus in Chicago, IL seeks a Temporary Office Clerk for the 2026/27 school year. The role supports the main office by handling student records, answering calls, and coordinating communications.

You will assist with meetings, events, and daily administrative duties in a collaborative office environment. Minimum two years of clerical experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office are required; PowerSchool and SchoolMint experience are a plus.