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Form of workDetroit Country Day School
Position: Lower SchoolAdministrative Assistant
Department: Lower School
Available: July 2024
Detroit Country Day School is a private, independent, co-educational, non-denominational, preschool through grade 12, college preparatory school focused on a well-rounded liberal arts education. Emphasis on academics, arts, athletics, and character development is prevalent across the curriculum. DCDS believes diversity, equity, and inclusion are educational imperatives for the intellectual, social, and moral growth of every child. We honor the dignity of every human being and value differences that exist and are expressed throughout our vibrant school.
Position Summary
The Administrative Assistant will serve as the first point of contact for the Lower School. The position will be responsible for supporting the Director, Deans, and faculty with their daily needs, receiving visitors, and answering phones. This is a 12 month, full-time position, Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. The Administrative Assistant reports to the Lower School Director.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform general office duties including, but not limited to:
- Serve as the receptionist, including greeting and directing visitors and answering or returning phone calls
- Engage with students, faculty, staff, and parents in a positive and professional manner
- Provide proactive and responsive clerical and administrative support to the Lower School Director, Deans, and faculty as requested
- Assist with special projects
- Operate office equipment such as copiers and phone systems and arrange for repairs as needed
- Perform clerical assignments involving word processing, data entry, report preparation, and scheduling
- Maintain complete and accurate paper and electronic files
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least three years of experience providing administrative support, preferably in an educational setting.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and possess a willingness to learn new systems and web tools. Experience with Veracross and Canvas is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Responsible, well-organized, and attentive to detail
- Possess problem solving skills and good judgment
- Ability to follow work instructions
- Flexible, collaborative, and patient
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, manage projects, and meet deadlines
- Maintain strict confidentiality in all school matters
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Maintain good rapport and cooperative relationships with all community members
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and references, and supporting materials online at https://www.dcds.edu/about/careers
