School Administrative Assistant

School Administrative Assistant – Newark, NJ

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Horizon Staffing Resources is seeking a School Administration Assistant for a school located in Newark, NJ. The administrative assistant will assist the school administrative staff in a school front office setting. Responsibilities can range from greeting visitors, handling phone calls, to maintaining proper documentation.

Assignment hours/schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• 8:00am – 4:00pm

Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist students and families, addressing their inquiries and concerns with professionalism and care
• Respond to incoming phone calls, direct calls to appropriate personnel, and provide information as need
• Assist in managing and supporting lunch periods, ensuring a safe and orderly environment
• Maintain a clean and organized front office area, manage mail and deliveries, and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Experience in Microsoft Office/Google Suite
• Must be willing to get fingerprinted by the NJ Department of Education
• Critical thinker with excellent communication and strong organizational, team building, decision making, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work accurately and pay attention to details