Front Office Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.75 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive salary
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Retirement Plan

Job Description

Ambition Preparatory Charter School is a dedicated educational institution located in Jackson, Mississippi, committed to providing high-quality education to students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As a new college preparatory elementary and middle school, Ambition Prep focuses on equipping its students with the academic skills and the self-discipline necessary to excel in college and life. The school prides itself on delivering rigorous instruction alongside intensive academic supports to foster hard work and determination among its students. With a mission centered on student success, Ambition Prep serves a diverse community, striving to ensure every student, regardless of background, receives equitable opportunities... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • formal qualification in office administration, secretarial work, or related training
  • 1-2 years of experience in a similar role
  • exceptional ability to create a welcoming environment
  • experience with customer service
  • ability to observe business etiquette and maintain a professional appearance
  • experience working with word processing, spreadsheets, and emails, including Google suites
  • strong and exceptional technical and data computer skills
  • working knowledge of printers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines
  • excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • formal qualification in office administration, secretarial work, or related training
  • 1-2 years of experience in a similar role
  • exceptional ability to create a welcoming environment
  • experience with customer service
  • ability to observe business etiquette and maintain a professional appearance
  • experience working with word processing, spreadsheets, and emails, including Google suites
  • strong and exceptional technical and data computer skills
  • working knowledge of printers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines
  • excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Job Duties

  • Serve as student administration management (SAM) system administrator and primary contact
  • assist with SAM training
  • ensure timelines are met
  • input and maintain required data on SAM system
  • run site specific queries and reports
  • serve as secretary/receptionist for building principal
  • organize, manage, and supervise office operations and personnel
  • perform a variety of administrative support functions regarding school personnel
  • administer medication to students with parent authorization
  • monitor students on medication
  • provide minor first aid and notify parents in case of emergency
  • open, sort, and route mail, packages and special deliveries
  • assist with handling attendance, tardiness, and dismissals of students
  • schedule students and change student schedules as directed
  • maintain list of students who receive assistance from the Department of Human Services
  • request, send, and maintain student records and other documents
  • collect and receipt all money
  • maintain proper bookkeeping and prepare funds for deposit
  • answer, screen, and forward telephone calls
  • schedule and confirm appointments, meetings, and events
  • welcome and assist families and visitors
  • copy, scan, and file documents
  • perform other related duties as requested or assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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