Lower School Administrative Assistant
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Riverdale Country School is a Pre-K through grade 12 independent school in New York City committed to empowering lifelong learners by developing minds, building character, and creating community in order to change our world for the good. Riverdale seeks to reflect that belonging is the foundational core of community building in how we work collaboratively and support the school's mission and empowers all community members to thrive in mind, character, and community. Riverdale enrolls about 1,300 students who collectively reside in 117 different zip codes. We seek to employ people who engage in all aspects of work with a student-centered approach, an open mind, passion, and a willingness to support the greater community. Job Summary: Administrative Assistants at Riverdale are responsible for supporting the school administration, faculty, and staff to ensure effective day-to-day operations. This role requires professional versatility including excellent communication skills, the ability to master software platforms and applications, and a proactive mindset and work ethic. This is an ideal opportunity for a talented professional with experience as an administrative assistant who is looking to join a mission-driven organization and experience working in an elementary school setting where joy and a sense of belonging are paramount.$70,000 - $80,000 a yearDuties/Responsibilities:- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the LS Leadership Team, faculty, and staff to complete necessary clerical tasks and assignments- Coordinate planning and logistics for various school events- Handle incoming calls to office and switchboard management- Manage ongoing orders for supplies and materials- Provide backup support in different areas of the school when needs arise, such as attendance, dismissal, and transportation managementRequired Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred- Prior experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion- Experience in an educational setting, particularly in independent schools, is highly desirableTo apply for this position, please click on the red Apply for this Job button. Please submit a resume and cover letter. If there are pronouns we should use in potential future communications, we invite you to share that information with us. For information about this position and all open positions, please visit the Careers page of Riverdale's website. Benefits of Full Time Work at Riverdale Country SchoolWorking at Riverdale Country School is a purposeful and meaningful career choice that comes with many benefits including: Transportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.Professional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.Grants and Stipends: All employees are eligible for Frankel Fellow grants, known as passion grants, which pay for enrichment activities. More than 120 grants have been made to faculty and staff since the program started in 2014. Stipends are available for coaching, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).Sabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment. Health Benefits: Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, the school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses. Retirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA. The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account. Vacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar.