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Administrative Assistant Jobs in Bakersfield, CA at Turning Point of Central California Inc
Date: 7 Feb 2025
Location: Houston, US
Job ID: 3938
School: The Village School
Company: Nord Anglia Education
The Village School is a private college preparatory school for grades Early Childhood through High School. Our High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and boarding opportunities through the Nord Anglia Boarding program.
The Village School is an international community in Houston, Texas, providing a world-class education to our private day and boarding school students. We adhere to the highest academic standards, developing lifelong learners and global citizens who think critically, collaborate genuinely, and give of themselves generously. Ranked nationally for STEAM education and for the diversity of our international student body. Proud member of the Nord Anglia Education global network of schools.
Position Summary
Support the High School Division by managing the front desk area and catering to school visitors while following all of The Village School processes.
Job Description
Function as the receptionist, as well as administrative support for the High School.
Check-in all visitors, parents and vendors in accordance with Village security protocol
Prepare and transcribe various reports, forms, memos, and letters
Organize and maintain files including, but not limited to, interdepartmental correspondence, school correspondence, student enrollment, and confidential materials
Route incoming and outgoing correspondence and materials accurately
Maintain and communicate working knowledge of public information, policies, procedures, and events with internal and external customers
Job Description Continued
Communicate with all parties in a businesslike, courteous, and efficient manner
Represent the High School division professionally in all aspects of communication, projecting a businesslike, courteous and efficient manner
Help cultivate a responsive and customer-centered climate
Seek ways to be responsive to the needs of staff; assist with projects as necessary
Handle internal and external customers graciously and effectively
Direct inquiries to the appropriate division personnel as needed
Create Student/Staff ID badges
Maintain up-to-date procedures and policies manual for the HS front desk operations
Required Skills/Abilities
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in an education/administrative setting
Excellent computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Technical troubleshooting plus; familiarity with GSuite – Google Sheets, Google Docs, etc.
Ability to manage a busy front desk environment with frequent interruptions while maintaining composure and authority in that role
Strong interpersonal/human relations skills
Ability to model a cooperative, respectful, congenial, and service-oriented approach towards visitors, parents, students and staff members
Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with the rest of the school staff
Proven ability to exercise good judgement
Ability to effectively read, write and verbally present information and respond to questions from students, staff members and parents
Required Skills Continued
Ability to learn and apply institutional policies and procedures in order to represent the school at all times
Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines while maintaining composure during high stress
Proven planning, organisational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to work independently
Willingness to work on a flexible schedule as required
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Must possess a keen attention to detail.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for producing reports and presentations.
Good cross-cultural, interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse nationalities and cultures.
Excellent analytical skills – with the passion and drive to demonstrate and quantify success.
Excellent time management skills and flexibility in dealing with multi-functional tasks.
You’d like to work in a purpose-led sector.
TO APPLY:
Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: Turning Point of Central California Inc
Location: Bakersfield, CA
