Administrative Assistant - Lynde School

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Department: Lynde School

Position Summary

Ensure efficient and professional implementation of administrative functions in the Lynde School.

Department

Gateway Longview’s Education programs support K through 12th grade students who struggle with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.

Agency

Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Gateway Longview takes pride in offering an amazing benefits package to take care of our most important asset- our employees! We offer medical, dental and vision plan insurance effective the first of the month following hire date, flexible spending accounts, wellness program, employee assistance program, a 403B retirement plan, & several more offers. We offer generous PTO available immediately after hire, and floating holidays!

Compensation

$16.50 - $18.00 (hourly)

* Offers based on education and years of relevant experience

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time, normal school hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline.

Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Greet all visitors and callers in a cordial, professional manner; maintain reception area

• Distribute mail and messages and manage program correspondence

• Ensure prompt, accurate communication of important information to involved staff (bus arrivals, unscheduled parent visits, student absences, and building security-related matters). Convey messages to students’ family members as assigned

• Complete correspondence and reports as assigned in a timely and accurate manner

• Maintain adequate amounts of necessary school and office supplies and tracking of the same.

• Assist with coordinating ongoing maintenance of copier and fax machines and alert Maintenance department of relevant concerns

• Support the Director of Educational Technology by using Word and Excel to assist in the management of school and student related data

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have excellent communication skills and customer service 

• Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented

• Ability to work independently and be an enthusiastic team player

• Must have computer skills and proficiency in Word and Excel

• Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, families, and community contacts

Qualifications

• HS Diploma with at least two years of Administrative Assistant experience

An EEO/AA Agency

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.