Administrative Assistant

Administrative AssistantAt Christel House Indianapolis, we strive to create empowering opportunities through a rigorous and holistic education for all Christel House Indianapolis students and alumni, so they actualize their aspirations and develop effective leadership skills. Christel House Indianapolis students and graduates are world changers. Everyone. Every day. Around the world, Christel House students are empowered to realize their full potential and supported in an environment that allows them to learn and grow as individuals. Their experience is grounded in four foundational values of responsibility, respect, integrity, and independence that were put in place by our founder, Christel DeHaan.Christel House Indianapolis is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant at Academy West!JOB SUMMARY: This position provides support to the principals by performing a variety of administrative functions required for the operation of the campus and instructional school programs.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.Create, maintain, and enter information into Powerschool.Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.Maintain scheduling and event calendars.Conduct searches to find needed information, using sources as the Internet.Mail newsletters, promotional material, or other information.Collect monies for items such as uniforms.Compile and maintain student records.Pull reports or files as needed.Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operations of the schools.WHAT WE OFFER:Sign-on bonuses for all hires!Good Wages Initiative partner, hourly positions start at $18!Opportunity to serve and make a huge difference in students' lives.Competitive comprehensive health care options.Employer contributions to retirement plans.Referral bonuses.Opportunities for growth within the school!QUALIFICATIONS:Associate degree with some training/exposure to education and teaching OR network equivalentProficient typing skills, including computer proficiency with Office products and web based programs, including extensive data entry.Spanish language skills (spoken and written) preferred.Strong English grammar skills.Exceptional customer service skills.Evidence of a strong work ethic and high degree of organizational skills.An agreement with the mission statement and goals of Christel House SchoolsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to sit for long periods of timeAbility to look at a computer for long periods of timeAbility to reach with hands and armsMust occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsA complete application with include the following:Letter of interest stating why the candidate feels his/her qualifications are a good match to those sought by CHSCurrent resume (please include e-mail address)TranscriptsAt least three (3) professional references (References should include candidates supervisor in his/her current position and most recent prior position)Applicants should disclose any criminal arrests or convictions in the application process. A successful applicant will be required to submit to a national background check.Christel House Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.