Administrative Assistant - Lynde School

Gateway-Longview, Inc. • Buffalo, NY

44d • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Ensure efficient and professional implementation of administrative functions in the Lynde School. Gateway Longview’s Education programs support K through 12th grade students who struggle with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.

Requirements

• Must have excellent communication skills and customer service
• Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and be an enthusiastic team player
• Must have computer skills and proficiency in Word and Excel
• Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, families, and community contacts
• HS Diploma with at least two years of Administrative Assistant experience

Responsibilities

• Greet all visitors and callers in a cordial, professional manner; maintain reception area
• Distribute mail and messages and manage program correspondence
• Ensure prompt, accurate communication of important information to involved staff (bus arrivals, unscheduled parent visits, student absences, and building security-related matters). Convey messages to students’ family members as assigned
• Complete correspondence and reports as assigned in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain adequate amounts of necessary school and office supplies and tracking of the same.
• Assist with coordinating ongoing maintenance of copier and fax machines and alert Maintenance department of relevant concerns
• Support the Director of Educational Technology by using Word and Excel to assist in the management of school and student related data
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision plan insurance effective the first of the month following hire date
• flexible spending accounts
• wellness program
• employee assistance program
• a 403B retirement plan
• generous PTO available immediately after hire
• floating holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED