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Bilingual Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) - 2026/2027 School Year

Mastery Schools · Camden, NJ · 1 mo ago
On-siteAdministrative$18.75–$29.33/hrFull-time

About Mastery

Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K‑12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students. At Mastery, the mission is to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. The organization is committed to equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing disparities that limit students' choices. The culture is built on respect, service, honesty, humor, and continuous improvement, fostering a positive, open, and inclusive environment.

The Opportunity

The Administrative Assistant supports the daily operations of the school’s reception area, presenting a high‑achievement culture to students, visitors, and parents. This role involves answering phones, sorting mail, filing, faxing, creating and maintaining databases, and performing other general administrative duties as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Answer general inquiries and screen phone calls.
  • Greet parents and visitors and direct them to the appropriate location.
  • Create and maintain databases (e.g., Excel, School Computer Network) for student records, equipment inventory, etc.
  • Place orders for departments and track the order process.
  • Manage office supplies for the front office.
  • Oversee mailing and shipping delivery systems.
  • Maintain the conference‑room calendar and schedule meetings as needed.
  • Assist with the student enrollment process, including paperwork completion and follow‑up calls.
  • Open and close the school front‑reception facility.
  • Communicate high expectations for academic achievement and appropriate behavior to students.
  • Maintain a positive and welcoming environment for parents, visitors, coworkers, and students.
  • Perform general administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Ability to relate to a diverse population of students and parents (a must).
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new software quickly.
  • Proven experience multitasking, organizing, and prioritizing work.
  • Ability to handle requests and inquiries and respond in a timely manner.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Professionalism and positive energy in all duties.
  • Fluency in both Spanish and English.

Education and Experience

  • Three to five years of administrative assistant experience is preferred.

Pay

New administrative assistants start at $18.75 per hour, with rates up to $23.92 based on experience and education. Hourly rates range from $18.75 – $29.33. The role is eligible for a $500 signing bonus.

Schedule

This is a part‑time position working a total of 29 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Benefits

  • Full benefits program with professional growth opportunities.
  • 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (5% match for full‑time staff).
  • Enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Mental health and counseling programs.
  • Annual Professional Development Fund.
  • Discounts and perks at a wide range of retailers, travel organizations, and insurance providers.
  • Access to the Health Advocate Helpdesk for benefits navigation.

Why You Should Apply

Mastery encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply, recognizing that talent can come from non‑traditional paths. The organization may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process, but final decisions are made by humans.

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