Office Assistant

Office Assistant (Part-time) Are you passionate about helping students? Do you enjoy greeting new faces? If so, then Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School (CRIPCS) has the perfect opportunity for you.Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School (CRIPCS) is an adult charter school that delivers high-quality education, career training, and supportive services that enable adult immigrants to realize their dreams while strengthening our community and economy. When you join the team at CRIPCS you become part of a unique, performance-driven organization where students are the center of our work, and excellence permeates.The mission of Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School is to deliver high-quality education, career training, and supportive services that enable adult immigrants to realize their dreams while strengthening our community and economy.Our organization's values guide our behavior:IntegrityRespectPerseveranceCompassionInclusivityCollaborationWe are searching for an Office Assistant who completes administrative support duties, which include answering telephones, routing calls, taking messages, greeting visitors, handling correspondence, and assisting with intake. In general, the Office Assistant works to keep the school running efficiently by keeping everything organized and handling tasks in a time-sensitive manner. Since the Office Assistant deals extensively with the public, he or she must be diplomatic, courteous, and helpful. The Office Assistant puts visitors at ease and/or deals with complaints with a smile. The Office Assistant must maintain strict confidentiality.Responsibilities:Provide excellent support and service to all visitors, including managing incoming phone inquiries, directing calls, and offering comprehensive registration information both in person and over the phoneAssisting in supply requests for teachers and staff. Confirms received orders and or assists with follow-up calls on purchase orders, invoices, etc.Produces, copies, prepares, and distributes a variety of documents in support of academic staff and instructionSupport graduation student activities, as assignedTake daily attendanceRespond to changing situations in a flexible manner to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.Respond to routine and administrative inquiriesPerforms other duties as assignedQualifications:High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience in an administrative capacity, or an appropriate combination of education and experienceEffective English communication skills.Demonstrates ability to work as a team player and to function effectively under pressure.Knowledge and experience using Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook.Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and techniques; spelling, vocabulary, math, and grammar skills appropriate to the level of the position.Strong customer service in a diverse environment.Ability to fluently speak a foreign language is preferred (Spanish/Amharic).Ability to interact with populations of diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.Deep commitment to CRIPCS's core values and Diversity, Equity Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners.This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors to perform other related duties. Management has the right to revise this job description at any time.The rate per hour ranges from $21.53 per hour to $26.46 per hourSchedule: Monday - Thursday: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pmEven if you don't feel that all of the requested qualifications are your current strengths, we still welcome you to apply. We invite all candidates of different backgrounds to apply.