Middle School Front Desk Receptionist

Michael's Catholic Preparatory School

Michael's Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co-educational independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Austin, Texas. The Lower School comprises PreK 3-4th grades, the Middle School houses grades 5-8, and the Upper School contains grades 9-12. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition, a welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs, and a variety of extracurricular activities. Additionally, we are a technology-rich school. We are one community with three divisions, united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind, body, and spirit.

Michael's Prep cultivates a transformative, independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality where we seek excellence in every pursuit and form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world.

We are anchored by the Catholic Social Teachings (CST) and promote inclusion by advocating for a society based on love and justice, where all people have inherent dignity. We are passionate about cultivating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment, celebrating and supporting differences.

The Upper School Receptionist advances the school's mission by serving as the first point of contact for our students and families. The Receptionist must create a warm, friendly, professional, and secure environment for students, parents, staff, and visitors. This position is hired and evaluated by the Head of Upper School. This is a non-exempt, hourly position beginning in late summer of 2026.

Assist students checking in out of school.

Work with the Attendance Secretary to update attendance records in real time as students check in and out of school.

Maintain secure campus access by monitoring surveillance feeds and regulating entry through pedestrian and vehicle gates.

Maintain computerized files using a personal computer, including attendance, reports, employee roster, visitor sign-in sheets and mailing lists.

Provide clerical assistance as needed.

Work with Security staff and Administration to follow all appropriate procedures for emergencies

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED. Experience in clerical work in an office setting is required. Prior administrative experience in a school or non-profit setting is preferred.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects and use a personal computer with position-appropriate software.

Application Requirements:

Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter and rsum. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law