Bilingual Receptionist | School Administrative Assistant
About The Position
The Bilingual Receptionist / School Administrative Assistant is a key member of a busy school office and serves as the first point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors. The role helps keep the office organized and running smoothly while providing administrative support to school leadership and staff. This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Blauvelt, New York. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for 35 hours per week. The position is based in a professional school office environment, with a small, collaborative team and business-professional dress expectations. The pay range is $16.00–$20.00 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
Requirements
- Bilingual fluency.
- High school diploma.
- Previous reception, administrative, front desk, or customer service experience.
- Strong Microsoft Office and Outlook skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Friendly and professional demeanor.
- Ability to stay organized when the office is busy.
- Reliability and a team-first attitude.
Responsibilities
- Greet and assist students, families, visitors, and staff.
- Answer phones and direct calls.
- Support student and staff attendance tracking.
- Update student records and contact information.
- Prepare letters, school notices, calendars, and other communications.
- Maintain confidential files and records.
- Assist with substitute coordination.
- Support office supply ordering and inventory.
- Handle filing, scanning, copying, data entry, and paperwork.
- Provide administrative support to school leadership and staff.
- Help maintain an organized, professional, and welcoming front office.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan, with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life insurance, including voluntary Life and AD&D coverage for the employee and dependents
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
