Job Details
Our client, a scholastic academy in the Cary area, is seeking a temporary Administrative Assistant to support office operations and assist in the planning and coordination of student activities. This is an organization with a passionate commitment to cultivating a challenging, inclusive, community-oriented environment where their diverse population of students can thrive. All members of the faculty and staff contribute to the collaborative mission to assist the student body in becoming their best selves. This is an excellent opportunity for an administrative professional with an interest in shaping and supporting young minds in a forward-thinking environment.
The selected candidate will provide support to the principal and senior staff by assisting with a wide variety of office and school-wide responsibilities. We need someone who combines strong administrative/clerical skills with the ability to identify needs, initiate projects, and provide solutions. A compassionate, resourceful problem-solver with a highly professional demeanor. An appreciation for the importance of maintaining confidentiality is a must.
This individual will assist with a wide range of clerical duties, including:
- Fielding incoming inquiries via phone and email while also providing excellent customer service.
- Maintaining student records.
- Crafting external communications to the parents and student body through strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Managing calendars and setting appointments.
Position requires the following skills and experience:
- At least 1 year of executive assistant experience or 3 years of admin experience.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize appropriately.
- Intermediate skills with MS Office and Outlook applications.
- Experience in a Non-profit or K-12 academic environment preferred but not required.
This is a temporary position that will start May 6th and continue until the beginning of June. Position is fully onsite and pays $25/hr. If interested, please submit your resume in MS Word format for immediate consideration. Local candidates only, please.