Administrative Assistant/Front Desk

Company: Careerbuilder-US
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Description

Company Summary:

Founded in 2001, Connections Education is a leading provider of high-quality, highly accountable online education solutions for schools, school districts, and students in grades K-12. It serves families and schools with a variety of digital learning and online school solutions including Connections Academy (http://www.connectionsacademy.com/) , International Connections Academy (http://www.internationalconnectionsacademy.com/) , and Pearson Connexus (http://www.pearsoned.com/prek-12-education/products-and-services/online-and-blended-learning-solutions/pearson-connexus/) . In 2017, Connections Education brings full-time online and blended school to 65,000 students across the U.S. and abroad and delivers online courses to over 340,000 students. In total, over 400,000 students in the U.S. and 48 countries will receive online learning from Connections Education in 2017. Connections Education is based in Baltimore, Maryland and was named a "Top Workplace" by the Baltimore Sun for the third consecutive year and a 2013 "Best Place to Work" by Baltimore magazine. Regularly recognized for its outstanding curriculum and leadership, Connections Education is committed to expanding quality education through technology, and helping students achieve both academic and personal success. Connections Education is part of the global education company, Pearson.

Minnesota Connections Academy (MNCA) is a tuition-free, online charter school for students in grades K-12 throughout Minnesota. MNCA's program is operated through a contract with Connections Academy, LLC, to provide the educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED, and MNCA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Position Summary:

Working from our office in St. Paul, MN the Administrative Assistant is responsible for daily administrative tasks of the school such as answering phones and email, receiving visitors, assisting the principal and teachers with administrative tasks, filing, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

+ Managing the front desk (i.e., answering the phone, sorting mail, managing office supplies, etc.)

+ Scheduling appointments

+ Speaking with parents and students

+ Data entry

+ Assisting School Principal and Special Education Team with a wide variety of tasks

+ Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and web-based applications is essential

+ Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

+ Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail

+ Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

+ Customer focused approach

+ High degree of flexibility

+ Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced team environment

+ Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

+ Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products)

Keywords: Careerbuilder-US, St. Paul , Administrative Assistant/Front Desk, Administration, Clerical , Saint Paul, Minnesota