Administrative Assistant (Private Special Education School)
5 Days Old
Job Summary:
The Administrative Assistant the smooth and productive operational support to the administrative departments. Providing a positive experience for all by welcoming staff, students, and families into the school. Providing support in person, on the telephone and via email to families and vendors while attending to needed tasks within the reception area.
Hours: Approx. 40 hours/week 7:30AM-3:30PM, M-F, including a 30 minute daily lunch break plus a weekly 2.5 additional hours on or offsite for planning
Detailed Responsibilities:
Office/School Operations
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a welcoming environment
Greet visitors and notify team upon arrival
Answer phones and direct calls as appropriate
Act as a liaison with building management for issues and/or repairs
Order all supplies for the staff kitchen, track and manage inventory, restocking as needed
Order all office supplies needed for the school
Order food for school special events as requested by your supervisor
Mentoring and assigning tasks to students in the post high school administrative internship program when students are assigned to the internship
May need to complete offsite tasks (post office, stores, UPS, school lunches, etc.)
Coordinate and oversee the School Lunch Program in collaboration with Waltham Public Schools and CFO. Collect order forms and order lunches weekly
Pick up lunches daily from Walthams Kennedy Middle School, bag lunches upon arrival back to Milestones, and ensure staff pick up student lunches
Process all lunch order charges on the My School Bucks app on the Windows Tablet
Troubleshoot any lunch order related issues
Maintain orderly appearance in shared spaces lobby, staff kitchen, student kitchen
May be responsible for coordinating inspections for the school (Health/Fire/Fire extinguishers/etc) Including emailing and filing online paperwork
May be responsible for overseeing on schedule inspection of school vans during scheduled time
Administrative
Update daily student attendance through ALMA (student information system) and send monthly notices to districts regarding attendance
Update transportation binder for any new students or student departures
Keep family directory up to date
Email therapist Medicaid forms for students
Support marketing through mailings and coordination of events
Email Progress Reports to families and districts
Other projects and tasks as assigned.
Assist admissions in collection of referral materials create electronic folder for student and put all evaluations sent with referral in the folder
General filing for school documentation and student files
Human Resources Support
Update employee rosters to reflect new hires, staffing changes, and phone extensions
Assist with interviews and new hire by answering questions, providing onboarding support, and greeting onsite visitors
Maintain confidentiality and professional discretion regarding any matters of HR you may be assisting with
Qualifications/Requirements:
Maintain confidentiality and professional discretion regarding any matters you may be assisting with
Strong prioritization skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing tasks in a timely manner
Demonstrated positive customer service orientation
Experience in an administrative support role
Efficient with technology spreadsheets, microsoft suite , google Workspace, email, scanning, faxing
High attention to detail
Ability to take initiative and operate both collaboratively and independently
High School Diploma required, Bachelors degree preferred
School Setting experience is a plus
Experience with special needs population is a plus
MILESTONES PROVIDES EXCELLENT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:
Competitive salary
Health, dental, and vision Insurance
Approximately 7 weeks vacation (approximately 6 weeks when school is not in session and 5 days of your choice)
Other time off (10 holidays, 8 days of sick time, 2 days of personal time, birthday holiday bonus!)
Long term disability and life insurance
401k with discretionary company match
1 week of paid leave for bonding & 3 weeks of paid leave for recovering from childbirth
20% off on campus tuition and 10% off online tuition at Regis College, discount at Cambridge College
Paid professional development
Various discounts at local retailers and various entertainment venues that Milestones partners with
Half days on Fridays in the summer
Supportive and collaborative co-workers
Salary: $48,000-$55,000
Equal Opportunity Employer
Milestones Day School (Special Ed. School) is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
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- Location:
- Watertown, MA, United States
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Office And Administrative Support Occupations