Administrative Assistant

Catholic Diocese of Lansing • Ann Arbor, MI

21d

About The Position

St. Thomas the Apostle Classical Catholic School is seeking a Administrative Assistant (full-time) beginning the 2026-2027 school year. General Summary: Seeking an administrative assistant, beginning the 2026-2027 school year, for our classical Catholic parochial PreK-12 school. Must be a practicing, committed Catholic. This role answers directly to the school headmaster. The position requires taking responsibility for a wide variety of administrative tasks to support the smooth functioning of the school. Of equal importance, it requires a personable and calm character, with a love for and commitment to the school’s classical Catholic mission.

Requirements

• Understand and uphold the Catholic Faith as it has been handed on, being a role model of Christian love, faith, and virtue.
• Relate to students by loving them with the love of Christ, encouraging them to develop their own relationship with God, and challenging them to love others as Christ does.
• Under the direction of the headmaster, handle office business with efficiency, organization, and attention to detail, including, but not limited to, school record-keeping and documentation, registration, coordinating school family needs, onboarding new families and hires, supplies for school events and functions, creating and tracking schedules, and making school purchases.
• Interact lovingly and in a welcoming way all members of the school and parish community; be a “face” for the school.
• Craft clear, positive, and sensitive communications with the school community.
• Be able to demonstrate flexibility and on-the-fly adjustments calmly and prudently.
• Address student emotional, social, spiritual, and physical needs with care, sensitivity, and prudence.
• Support teachers and administration by anticipating and helping with their needs and requests, fostering the sense of a “team” among faculty and staff and in the school office.
• Serve as an advocate for St. Thomas School and Classical Education by assisting in advancing classical Catholic education among the faculty and parent community.

Responsibilities

• Understand and uphold the Catholic Faith as it has been handed on, being a role model of Christian love, faith, and virtue.
• Relate to students by loving them with the love of Christ, encouraging them to develop their own relationship with God, and challenging them to love others as Christ does.
• Under the direction of the headmaster, handle office business with efficiency, organization, and attention to detail, including, but not limited to, school record-keeping and documentation, registration, coordinating school family needs, onboarding new families and hires, supplies for school events and functions, creating and tracking schedules, and making school purchases.
• Interact lovingly and in a welcoming way all members of the school and parish community; be a “face” for the school.
• Craft clear, positive, and sensitive communications with the school community.
• Be able to demonstrate flexibility and on-the-fly adjustments calmly and prudently.
• Address student emotional, social, spiritual, and physical needs with care, sensitivity, and prudence.
• Support teachers and administration by anticipating and helping with their needs and requests, fostering the sense of a “team” among faculty and staff and in the school office.
• Serve as an advocate for St. Thomas School and Classical Education by assisting in advancing classical Catholic education among the faculty and parent community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed