Administrative Assistant

About Noble

Noble is Chicago's highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 campuses and 1,680 employees currently serve 12,000 students, 99% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% of whom are from under-resourced communities, and 81% of whom are first-generation college attendees. Noble's mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives. We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. Noble supports more than 31,000 alumni, with 99% of Noble students accepted into college and historically almost 90% choosing to enroll.

Clear, Consistent and Connected

All staff at Noble are bound by three key principles that shape a strong and positive campus culture at Noble.

• Clear, Setting Clear Expectations: Students, like all individuals, flourish when they have a clear understanding of boundaries and expectations. All Noble Schools staff should prepare and explain academic and behavioral expectations using easy-to-understand procedures, routines, and "what to do" directions in all spaces.
• Consistent, Maintaining Consistency in Responses: Students experience a spectrum of emotions. While all emotions are valid, not all behaviors are productive. Consistency in how these behaviors are addressed helps to ensure fairness and provides students with the security of knowing that our campuses operate with a sense of justice and equity.
• Connected, Building Positive Relationships: Students, like all individuals, thrive when they feel a communal connection to their school and can rely on meaningful relationships with the adults at the school. All Noble staff prioritize positive interactions and relationships rooted in the humanity and belonging of each student.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Greet families and other guests to our school, serving as the first point of service-focused contact in our buildings
• Handle most form intake including enrollment, registration, health forms, and other school-related paperwork
• Answer phone, reply to emails, sort mail, and handle all communication flowing through the main office
• Sell school uniforms, collect school fees, and ensure proper record keeping related to purchases and money intake
• Reach out to families for a variety of reasons including student absences, key announcements, and billing issues
• Serve as an active member of student recruitment and enrollment efforts including reaching out to potentially interested families
• Contribute in a variety of ways, seeking new opportunities (e.g. making copies, running an errand, etc.) to free up teachers to focus on teaching
• Work with students directly, including occasional supervision duties, as needed
• Execute Noble's student code of conduct with fidelity in order to create a positive, structured learning environment where students are held to high expectations and empowered to grow academically

Ideal Qualifications

• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, college, and lead exemplary lives
• Proven track record of ambitious results in previous roles
• Follow through, highly organized, strong attention to detail, and a belief that "sweating the small stuff" matters
• Excellent customer service skills, including an outwardly friendly demeanor
• Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Compensation

Starting compensation is based on degree attainment and work experience. Compensation for this position falls between $22.00 per hour and $27.00 per hour, which represents the average for staff in this role. Factors such as years of experience and skill sets may impact placement within, or outside, this range.