Job description

Private nursery school in Riverdale, Bx is seeking a responsible Administrative Assistant to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. You will be providing support to the Director of the school. Administrative Assistant responsibilities include greeting parents and children, the scheduling of parent visitation tours, answering phones, filing, processing payments, typing documents, document organization, and other miscellaneous office tasks. The ideal candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to organize work using tools like MS Office, and other office equipment such as scanners and printers.

Ultimately, a successful Admin Assistant should support the efficient and smooth day-to-day operation of our office.

Required Skills

• References proving experience as an office/administrative assistant including phone numbers and emails for contacts
• FULL proficiency of Microsoft Office, typing speed of at least 45 WPM (you can test your typing skills here at www.typingtest.com/test)
• Fluent internet literacy
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail, following instruction and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Minimum of a AA degree
• Must be willing to have a background check and be fingerprinted
• Must have proof of vaccination
• Must be friendly and communicate effectively with coworkers, children, parents, and administration
• Must only apply if you look at our location and are sure that this is a commute you can easily do 3-5 times a week while being on-time

* Previous experience working as an office assistant a plus!

** Previous office experience working in an educational setting also a plus!

About the Position

• 3-5 days a week, Monday through Friday
• 8-hour workday
• 8:00pm-4:00pm OR 9:00am-5:00pm (hours somewhat flexible)
• 12-month position with PTO
• Salary depends on experience
• We follow DOE school calendar plus 8 weeks in summer

Please DO NOT apply if you don't meet all of the above requirements. Please include a brief email or cover letter stating that you have looked up our address and are sure this is a commute you can easily make 3-5 times a week.

* Candidates must currently live in the Bronx, Westchester, or Manhattan with a driving/public transportation commute of approximately 45 minutes or less.*

If you are called for an interview, please already be aware of exactly how long GPS/Maps states it will take you to commute to our exact address. We will ask this question right away.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10463: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• If you are called for an interview, please already be aware of exactly how long GPS/Maps states it will take you to commute to our exact address. We will ask this question right away.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• office work: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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