Administrative Assistant for School Office Borders School, Baltimore MD

Administrative Assistant for the School OfficeArchbishop Borders School, located in Baltimore, MD, seeks candidates for an Administrative Assistant for the School Office. This position will work up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:30-3:30, and reports to the school administration. This is a benefit eligible position. The Administrative Assistant will perform a wide range of administrative and office support activities for the school office. The position comes with the option of working a 10 or 12 month year.Essential FunctionsGreet office visitors in a friendly manner.Provide information and support to parents, students, and staff as needed.Assist with solving school/office problems with clarity and positivity.Work with office staff to find solutions to parent inquiries.Maintain records for the school office, including maintaining student files via paper and electronically.Answering and assisting incoming office calls in a friendly, positive manner.Create documents including correspondence and reports to other schools, businesses, and parents.Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, events, and travel arrangements.Assist parent volunteers with fundraising needs and events.Sort and distribute incoming mail.Maintain the VIRTUS database.Maintain daily attendance, tardies, and other requests, entering this information into PowerSchool.Assist with Admissions where necessary.Collaborate on the preparation of documents for standardized testing.Position QualificationsSome college experience a plus.2-5 years' experience in an administrative support role.Previous experience in an educational setting (preferred).Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Outlook, and Google Docs.Knowledge of principles and practice of office management.Commitment to exemplary customer service.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Desire to participate in on-going training.Teamwork with an emphasis on flexibility and adaptability.Effective problem solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills.Attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to deal with the ambiguity of handling new questions or problems that occur throughout the day.The ability to juggle multiple projects at the same time.Willingness to research previous solutions as a resource in solving current issues.Punctuality.Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.00, HourlyBenefitsWe offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave.