Receptionist and Administrative Support
Top Benefits
About the role
St. George's School’s Front Desk provides many services to the St. George's community. Our Receptionists strive to provide a welcoming environment, enhance the flow of information, and give superior customer service to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Front Desk. The Receptionist provides administrative support in fostering the mission of St. George's School. This role also assists some of our Senior Leadership team with administrative work and works collaboratively with our Senior Executive Assistant to the Head of School.
This is a job share appointment which will consist of two days per week at reception, and two days per week supporting Leadership (approximately 33 hours per week), ultimately accelerating the school's goals related to academic excellence, teacher development, and innovative programming. Additionally, this position provides coverage as needed when the other job share receptionist is on vacation or otherwise absent.
The successful candidate will embody the following core competencies: empathy, integrity, humility, respect, responsibility, and resilience.
Hours of Work
Reception hours are Monday – Thursday, 8am – 5pm; Friday, 8am – 4pm. The successful candidate will work Tuesday to Friday (exact splits TBD, but likely Thursday and Friday at reception), and provide coverage as needed when the other employee is on vacation, sick, etc.
In order to provide the best possible learning environment for our diverse, multicultural student population, St. George's actively seeks to recruit staff from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in independent and international schools. BIPoC and 2SLGBTQIA+ people and those with disabilities are warmly encouraged to apply and invited to reach out for more information about our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Qualifications will include:
● 1-year reception or office management experience.
● Previous experience operating a multi-line phone
system.
● Strong business writing skills, with a background in
English or Communications preferred.
● Good judgment and a professional demeanor.
● Strong technical skills, with experience in Google
Suite, Adobe, Microsoft Office, mail merge.
● Experience using Canvas software is considered an
asset.
● Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing working
environment.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Highly organized, efficient, and with attention to
detail.
● Solution oriented with a demonstrated track record of
independent work along with creative and proactive
problem-solving skills.
● Demonstrated ability to take initiative and to prioritize
tasks.
● Flexible in a fast-paced environment.
● Ability to work both as part of a team and
independently. High levels of collaboration.
● Can do attitude, willing to help with ad hoc tasks.
● Ability to support, reinforce, and emulate the School’s
six core values.
Responsibilities will include:
● Answering main switchboard calls and greeting visitors.
● Coordinating incoming & outgoing mail and local &
international courier packages.
● Assisting students, staff, and parents with general requests and
enquiries.
● Creating display announcements.
● Tracking and ordering general office supplies.
● Training for those who provide switchboard relief.
● Cross-training and back-up support for the Attendance Clerk
position.
● Supporting the Director of Learning with the organization and
coordination of various educational initiatives, such as the
annual review process and professional development
workshops.
● General administrative support and logistics coordination (e.g.
transport, sign-up sheets, room bookings, catering orders,
communicating information to stakeholders, preparing slides,
furniture requests, etc.).
● Scheduling meetings.
● Document & Data Management - Reformatting, organizing and
updating school policies, handbooks, meeting notes, checklists,
etc.
● Submitting expense claims and other financial receipts.
● Supporting the administration, organization and coordination
of school events.
● Consolidating photos and stories for communications,
managing photo archives.
● Supporting administrative staff with other duties as required.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-08
About St. George's School
Welcome to all students, alumnus, parents, faculty/staff, and friends! St. George's School is an independent, co-educational boarding school for grades 9-12 enrolling students from around the world and situated on a hilltop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Receptionist and Administrative Support
Top Benefits
About the role
St. George's School’s Front Desk provides many services to the St. George's community. Our Receptionists strive to provide a welcoming environment, enhance the flow of information, and give superior customer service to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Front Desk. The Receptionist provides administrative support in fostering the mission of St. George's School. This role also assists some of our Senior Leadership team with administrative work and works collaboratively with our Senior Executive Assistant to the Head of School.
This is a job share appointment which will consist of two days per week at reception, and two days per week supporting Leadership (approximately 33 hours per week), ultimately accelerating the school's goals related to academic excellence, teacher development, and innovative programming. Additionally, this position provides coverage as needed when the other job share receptionist is on vacation or otherwise absent.
The successful candidate will embody the following core competencies: empathy, integrity, humility, respect, responsibility, and resilience.
Hours of Work
Reception hours are Monday – Thursday, 8am – 5pm; Friday, 8am – 4pm. The successful candidate will work Tuesday to Friday (exact splits TBD, but likely Thursday and Friday at reception), and provide coverage as needed when the other employee is on vacation, sick, etc.
In order to provide the best possible learning environment for our diverse, multicultural student population, St. George's actively seeks to recruit staff from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in independent and international schools. BIPoC and 2SLGBTQIA+ people and those with disabilities are warmly encouraged to apply and invited to reach out for more information about our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Qualifications will include:
● 1-year reception or office management experience.
● Previous experience operating a multi-line phone
system.
● Strong business writing skills, with a background in
English or Communications preferred.
● Good judgment and a professional demeanor.
● Strong technical skills, with experience in Google
Suite, Adobe, Microsoft Office, mail merge.
● Experience using Canvas software is considered an
asset.
● Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing working
environment.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Highly organized, efficient, and with attention to
detail.
● Solution oriented with a demonstrated track record of
independent work along with creative and proactive
problem-solving skills.
● Demonstrated ability to take initiative and to prioritize
tasks.
● Flexible in a fast-paced environment.
● Ability to work both as part of a team and
independently. High levels of collaboration.
● Can do attitude, willing to help with ad hoc tasks.
● Ability to support, reinforce, and emulate the School’s
six core values.
Responsibilities will include:
● Answering main switchboard calls and greeting visitors.
● Coordinating incoming & outgoing mail and local &
international courier packages.
● Assisting students, staff, and parents with general requests and
enquiries.
● Creating display announcements.
● Tracking and ordering general office supplies.
● Training for those who provide switchboard relief.
● Cross-training and back-up support for the Attendance Clerk
position.
● Supporting the Director of Learning with the organization and
coordination of various educational initiatives, such as the
annual review process and professional development
workshops.
● General administrative support and logistics coordination (e.g.
transport, sign-up sheets, room bookings, catering orders,
communicating information to stakeholders, preparing slides,
furniture requests, etc.).
● Scheduling meetings.
● Document & Data Management - Reformatting, organizing and
updating school policies, handbooks, meeting notes, checklists,
etc.
● Submitting expense claims and other financial receipts.
● Supporting the administration, organization and coordination
of school events.
● Consolidating photos and stories for communications,
managing photo archives.
● Supporting administrative staff with other duties as required.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-08
About St. George's School
Welcome to all students, alumnus, parents, faculty/staff, and friends! St. George's School is an independent, co-educational boarding school for grades 9-12 enrolling students from around the world and situated on a hilltop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.