Front Desk Coordinator

Front Desk Coordinator

The mission of Hyde Park Schools is to provide a Christ-centered foundation of Biblical truth integrated in strong college-preparatory academics and well-rounded extracurricular programs.

An Employee on Team Hyde Park

• Accepts and agrees to "Team Hyde Park" document
• Lives a life of biblical integrity on and off campus
• Facilitates a positive learning environment that welcomes all students
• Aligns classroom environment and instruction with school core values
• Is dedicated, committed, flexible, and communicates effectively
• Sets healthy boundaries to care for themselves and others
• Builds trust and rapport with students, parents, and faculty
• Desires to grow personally, spiritually, and professionally

Job Description

Hyde Park School seeks to hire a Front Desk Coordinator. Candidates must have a passion for working with children, families, faculty, and administration in a collaborative community. This individual will be trained in CPR, first aid, and building security procedures. This is a year-round position, with responsibilities continuing through the summer months. Summer time off is determined by the academic calendar when the offices are closed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the mission of the school and demonstrates a professional, collaborative and caring demeanor when engaging the children and other faculty and staff members.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for all visitors to the school.
• Assists with maintaining a safe and secure school entrance in coordination with school leadership, building maintenance, and security officers.
• Maintains an organized, welcoming, and efficient front office environment.
• Promptly opens the school entrance each morning at 7:15am.
• Stays until 4pm with students whose families are running late.
• Greets all visitors professionally and with hospitality aligned with our core values.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student, family, and personnel information.
• Answers and directs incoming phone calls and emails in a timely and professional manner.
• Communicates clearly and professionally in person, by phone, and electronically.
• Screens all visitors and enforces visitor policies and procedures.
• Oversees and maintains equipment to print visitor badges.
• Coordinates all student early dismissal or late arrivals.
• Coordinates escorts for students to and from the classroom.
• Serves as a member of the building security team by assisting during emergency drills and campus emergencies. Including supporting the implementation of campus emergency procedures.
• Assists with lower school morning and after school carpool, as well as creates carline signs for Speedway.
• Accepts mail or items for faculty and coordinates distribution.
• Assists with ordering office supplies.
• Coordinates substitute sign in/out.
• Communicates with the lunch program for forgotten or missing lunches.
• Coordinates with maintenance requests.
• Maintains Lower and Middle School Google Calendar.
• Reserves rooms for Lower and Middle School through the reservation system.
• Oversees office aides.
• Monitors student check-in and check-out procedures.
• Maintains student attendance records and reports weekly absence/tardy lists to Assistant Principals.
• Maintains doctors notes and enters absences into FACTS.
• Supports faculty as needed.
• Helps coordinate building maintenance or facility needs.
• Helps coordinate and assist with additional administrative tasks determined by the Principals.

Requirements

• Highly qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree.
• Skilled at learning computer software quickly and confidently including Google Suite and school database programs.
• Utilizing discretion while dealing with confidential school information.
• Calm and collected, especially serving as a gatekeeper of the school.
• Ability to be efficient, multi-task well, timely, and professional in tasks and communication.
• Ability to work year-round, supporting the school during the summer months.

Salary is based on a scale and is commensurate with your experience.