Administrative Assistant

Johnson College Prep-Administrative AssistantPosition Available at:Noble is Chicago's highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 campuses and 1,680 employees currently serve 12,000 students, 99% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% of whom are from under-resourced communities, and 81% of whom are first-generation college attendees. Noble's mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives. Noble supports more than 31,000 alumni, with 99% of Noble students accepted into college and historically almost 90% choosing to enroll.Clear, Setting Clear Expectations: Students, like all individuals, flourish when they have a clear understanding of boundaries and expectations. All Noble Schools staff should prepare and explain academic and behavioral expectations using easy-to-understand procedures, routines, and "what to do" directions in all spaces.Consistent, Maintaining Consistency in Responses: Students experience a spectrum of emotions. While all emotions are valid, not all behaviors are productive. Consistency in how these behaviors are addressed helps to ensure fairness and provides students with the security of knowing that our campuses operate with a sense of justice and equity.Connected, Building Positive Relationships: Students, like all individuals, thrive when they feel a communal connection to their school and can rely on meaningful relationships with the adults at the school. All Noble staff prioritize positive interactions and relationships rooted in the humanity and belonging of each student.Key Job ResponsibilitiesGreet families and other guests to our school, serving as the first point of service-focused contact in our buildingsHandle most form intake including enrollment, registration, health forms, and other school-related paperworkAnswer phone, reply to emails, sort mail, and handle all communication flowing through the main officeSell school uniforms, collect school fees, and ensure proper record keeping related to purchases and money intakeReach out to families for a variety of reasons including student absences, key announcements, and billing issuesServe as an active member of student recruitment and enrollment efforts including reaching out to potentially interested familiesContribute in a variety of ways, seeking new opportunities (e.g. making copies, running an errand, etc.) to free up teachers to focus on teachingWork with students directly, including occasional supervision duties, as neededExecute Noble's student code of conduct with fidelity in order to create a positive, structured learning environment where students are held to high expectations and empowered to grow academically.Ideal QualificationsAn unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, college, and lead exemplary livesProven track record of ambitious results in previous rolesFollow through, highly organized, strong attention to detail, and a belief that "sweating the small stuff" mattersExcellent customer service skills, including an outwardly friendly demeanorEligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basisBachelor's Degree preferredCompensation & BenefitsGiven the importance of our support staff to the success of our schools, Noble offers among the top hourly rates of any schools in the Chicagoland area. Starting compensation is based on degree attainment and work experience.Compensation for this position falls between $22.00 per hour and $27.00 per hour, which represents the average for staff in this role. Factors such as years of experience and skill sets may impact placement within, or outside, this range.Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.