School Office Assistant
Maarif Foundation USA · Bloomfield, NJ · 2 days ago
On-siteAdministrativeFull-time
Responsibilities
- Answer phone calls, emails, and greet students, parents, visitors, and prospective families.
- Schedule appointments, school tours, meetings, and events.
- Maintain student attendance records, lunch counts, transportation documents, and uniform orders.
- Auxiliary with prospective families throughout the admissions and enrollment process.
- Provide information regarding admissions requirements, tuition, enrollment procedures, and school programs.
- Prepare enrollment packets and assist families with required paperwork.
- Process new enrollments, re-enrollments, transfers, and withdrawals.
- Maintain accurate student records and update the Student Information System (SIS).
- Collect, verify, and organize enrollment documents, including health records, immunizations, proof of residency, and other required forms.
- Request and process student records from previous schools.
- Prepare enrollment verification letters and process authorized student record requests.
- Organize and maintain electronic and paper filing systems while ensuring FERPA compliance.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and other administrative documents.
- Maintain office supplies and coordinate office equipment maintenance.
- Auxiliary with Open Houses, orientations, graduations, parent meetings, and other school events.
- Collaborate with administrators and staff to support the daily operation of the school.
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma required; an associate's degree preferred.
- Previous office, administrative, or school experience preferred.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and work independently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience with Student Information Systems (SIS) is a plus.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- A valid driver's license with a clean driving record.