Administrative Support

About the role

Are you looking to work in a school-based, fast-paced working environment? Do you enjoy completing clerical tasks and using your administrative skills? If you answered YES, then consider joining our team as a PT Administrative Assistant at Devereux Day Academy located in Norristown, PA! Devereux Day Academy is a private academic school program located in Norristown, PA. Devereux Day Academy is licensed to serve students in grades K-8 who have been identified with the following primary disabilities: Intellectual Disability, Autism, Emotional Disturbance, Specific Learning Disability, and Speech or Language Impairment. The core curriculum has been aligned with the Pennsylvania Core Standards, as well as the curricula of our partner school districts. This alignment will facilitate smooth transitions to and from the program for your students. The goal of the curriculum is to provide students with learning experiences that foster increased engagement and success through differentiated instruction, evidence-based instructional strategies, and rigorous learning expectations.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones, responds to inquiries and forwards messages to the appropriate individuals in a timely fashion.
• Receives, prints, and distributes written communications to the appropriate individuals in a timely fashion.
• Schedules meetings and serves as the liaison for all involved parties to include team meetings and progress reviews.
• Maintains office supplies; orders, receives and distributes program purchases.
• Maintains compliance with all training/learning requirements and takes initiative in seeking opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age and have reliable transportation.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Preferred AA Degree in related field.
• Experience: 2 years experience working in a clerical/secretarial position in front office preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of word processing software applications and office practices.

Pay

Payrate: $17.75 - $20.24 per hour (based on experience and education)

Schedule

Schedule: Monday - Friday (flexible days) 8:30am - 3:30pm OR 9am - 2pm (20 to 25 hrs per week on average) PT employees can work no more than 32 hrs. per week*

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program
• Comprehensive health and welfare program (medical including telemedicine, dental, prescription drug, preventative care, mental health services)
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
• Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program
• Benefits eligible after 30 days of employment
• Drug-free workplace; drug screening required