High School Administrative Assistant

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High School Administrative Assistant

Hope Christian High School
• High School

Full-time

Our mission is to pray for, equip, and send Christ-centered, passionate leaders to change the world. We are a non-denominational, coeducational Christ-centered school in NE Albuquerque, serving families of children from preschool to high school. Since its founding in 1976, Hope Christian School has prayed for, equipped, and sent nearly 3,000 graduates to change the world. Annually, Hope Christian School educates approximately 1,400 students from Preschool through 12th grade.

It is our privilege, honor, and responsibility to prepare these students to be tomorrow's leaders. We believe that all truth is God's truth. So God is not confined to Bible class, or weekly chapel. Rather all curricula is from a Biblical worldview, taught by faculty who love the Lord, in programs designed to educate the whole student, and with an unwavering commitment to follow God's will for Hope Christian School.

Terms:
Full Time, 9-Months

The High School Administrative Assistant serves as the primary front-facing representative of the High School office and provides consistent reception, attendance, student, family, and administrative support throughout the school day.

This position is responsible for creating a welcoming, professional, organized, and service-oriented environment for students, families, staff, and visitors. Primary responsibilities include answering phones, greeting and assisting visitors, managing student attendance and check-in/check-out procedures, responding to routine questions, facilitating communication, and appropriately directing individuals who need assistance from High School administration.

Because this position serves as the primary point of entry to the High School administration office, the High School Administrative Assistant must demonstrate exceptional professionalism, hospitality, discretion, communication skills, and sound judgment.

The High School Administrative Assistant reports directly to the High School Principal and receives day-to-day work coordination, guidance, and delegated assignments from the High School Office Lead.

• Serve as the primary front desk presence for the High School office throughout the school day.
• Greet students, parents, staff, volunteers, and visitors in a professional, welcoming, and courteous manner.
• Answer incoming telephone calls promptly and professionally.
• Respond to routine questions, take accurate messages, and direct calls and inquiries to the appropriate individual or department.
• Assist students with general questions, office needs, and school procedures.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for High School families.
• Receive and distribute deliveries, correspondence, forms, and materials.
• Maintain a professional, organized, and welcoming reception area.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for individuals requesting assistance from the High School Principal, Dean of Students, or other members of High School administration.
• Determine the nature and urgency of requests and appropriately direct questions, concerns, appointments, and visitors.
• Protect administrators' instructional and administrative time by resolving routine questions when appropriate and directing matters to the appropriate staff member.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with students, families, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality when receiving sensitive student, family, or personnel information.
• Assist with scheduling appointments and communicating messages to administration.
• Maintain primary responsibility for daily High School attendance processes.
• Monitor…