Administrative Assistant

Al Madina School of Richmond, an Islamic educational institution in Midlothian, Virginia, seeks a reliable and organized Administrative Assistant to manage daily school operations.

This full-time position provides essential front-office support, serving as a primary contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors. You'll work closely with school leadership to maintain smooth, efficient operations across all school activities.

• Manage front-office operations and administrative tasks
• Handle parent and staff communication via phone, email, and in-person interactions
• Maintain and organize student records and documentation
• Coordinate scheduling for school activities, appointments, and events
• Support school events and extracurricular activities
• Assist with student dismissal procedures
• Operate and maintain school technology systems and office software
• Provide ongoing administrative support to the principal, teachers, and school community
• Address special requests and problem-solve as needed

• High school diploma (bachelor's degree preferred)
• Strong computer and technology skills; able to learn new software systems quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills; ability to juggle multiple responsibilities
• Professional demeanor with genuine comfort interacting with diverse school community members
• Self-directed with strong initiative and problem-solving capabilities
• Meticulous attention to detail with ability to maintain confidentiality
• Dependable, flexible, and able to thrive in a dynamic school environment

• Previous administrative, office, or school setting experience