Part Time School Secretary - St. Frances of Rome - Cicero - Vic. III

About the role

At St. Frances of Rome School, the front office is the heart of our faith-filled community. Located in Cicero, Illinois, we aim to create an environment where children grow as saints, scholars, and compassionate leaders.

Responsibilities

• Be the Welcoming Face: Greet visitors, school families, and students with genuine warmth both in person and on the phone.
• Manage day-to-day office communication by handling emails on behalf of the school office, routing messages quickly, and ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Own the Data & Records: Keep our database pristine by entering student updates, managing transfers, and creating, organizing, and archiving physical and digital files for students, families, and faculty.
• Support Our Families: Review daily attendance entries and follow up immediately with teachers if records are missing. Connect with parents to check on absent students and accurately record tardies.
• Guard Our Community's Trust: Maintain absolute confidentiality and discretion regarding student records, internal office matters, and everyday activities.

Requirements

• A people-first mindset: Enjoy helping others, have great communication skills, and bring positive energy to a front desk.
• Exceptional trustworthiness: Understand the vital importance of privacy, integrity, and discretion in a school environment.
• Tech-savviness: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable learning database tools (PowerSchool experience is a plus).
• Adaptability: Easily shift gears from answering a phone call to filing paperwork without losing your stride.

Benefits

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here. This position has an hourly range of $15.00 - $16.50. An employee’s pay within the hourly range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.