Academy Administrative Professional

Position SummaryThe Administrative Assistant provides daily administrative support for Horizons Sacred Heart University a year-round program serving Bridgeport students and families across its PreK12 continuum. The position serves as a primary point of contact for families and campus partners and coordinates family communications admissions and re-enrollment processes purchasing program schedules and records and meeting and event logistics. The Administrative Assistant maintains accurate information tracks deadlines and refers decisions and approvals to the Executive Director or appropriate Program Duties & ResponsibilitiesFamily communications:Monitor shared inboxes phone calls and inquiries; draft proofread and distribute family notices through ParentSquare and other approved channels; refer sensitive matters and policy exceptions to the appropriate and re-enrollment:distribute and track applications consent forms and enrollment and re-enrollment materials; Collect approved supply requests obtain quotes when needed enter orders through SHU systems track deliveries and inventory and submit invoices and supporting records for review. prepare program materials and spaces; and coordinate assessment schedules and materials. Schedule meetings and maintain event timelines invitations RSVP lists materials and follow-up tasks. Coordinate logistics for the annual benefit family activities Board meetings and outreach in partnership with University Advancement and SHU Events. The Executive Director retains responsibility for messaging fundraising sponsor commitments and event and office coordination:Reserve rooms and submit facilities IT catering and other campus service requests; and track administrative forms and renewal duties: Support special projects and perform related administrative tasks as assigned by the Executive Skills Abilities & Other AttributesHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredExperience in an educational or nonprofit setting written and verbal communication organization accuracy follow-through discretion and ability to manage multiple with Microsoft Office and Outlook; ability to learn ParentSquare Salesforce SHU purchasing systems and student or donor record to work respectfully with families students colleagues and campus partners; occasional evening or weekend support for scheduled program events may be -Employment RequirementsAll offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background accordance with Connecticut General Statutes 31-51v applicants selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.