Employment
Administrative Assistant - Lower School
The Lower School Administrative Assistant will perform a wide range of administrative functions and provide office
support to meet the daily needs of the Lower School. The Administrative Assistant will also be required to provide
light office support to the Early Learning Center Principal as needed.
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To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to hrdept@lexnyc.org. Please include Administrative Assistant, Lower School in subject line, or fax to 718-350-3332.
Position: Administrative Assistant
Department: Lower School
Supervisor(s): Lower School Principal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Full Time, 10 Month + ESY (213 days), Benefits Eligible
Date Posted: March 20, 2024
Salary Range: $45,000 - $60,000
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lower School Administrative Assistant will perform a wide range of administrative functions and provide office
support to meet the daily needs of the Lower School. The Administrative Assistant will also be required to provide
light office support to the Early Learning Center Principal as needed.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Collect and organize data for reporting on staff and student attendance
- Maintain student IEPs, records and files
- Familiarity with Google Drive apps, PowerSchool, Schoology, data entry, retrieval and report generation using computerized databases
- Carry out extensive phone and/or e-mail contacts with student families, various events such as class trips, parent meetings, etc.
- Process purchase orders, mailings, etc./often with fast turnaround times
- Interpret and/or note take for supervisor’s meetings and/or phone conferences in Lower School department
- Organizing school events such as: Parent/Teacher Conferences, Open Houses, Graduations
- Responsible to provide ASL/English interpreting as needed
- Perform additional job duties as appropriate assigned by supervisor(s)
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent time management, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administrators
- Flexible; ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Publishing program
- Sign Language proficiency required; ASL interpreting experience strongly preferred
- Fluency in Spanish and/or Chinese a plus
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or GED
- Two to five years’ experience in an office setting; preferably in an education environment
- Ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL)
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
- Required clearances include medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed, SCR, and SEL clearance
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Prolonged periods of walking in and around the building
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
Available: Immediately
Deadline: Until filled
For Information: Tracy Pelletier
Contact: Tpelletier@lexnyc.org
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to hrdept@lexnyc.org. Please include Administrative Assistant, Lower School in subject line, or fax to 718-350-3332
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