Job Details
Job Location
High School - Orange, CA
Position Type
Full-time/ 12 months
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Education
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
As part of the Admissions team, the Administrative Assistant I will greet guests, maintain structure within the office, and keep up-to-date and accurate records of incoming Lancers.
Reports to: Director of Admissions
Supervises: None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Welcoming guests of the Admissions office and directing families to the appropriate personnel within the department
• Distributing tasks throughout the office based on incoming student reports
• Answer admissions phone calls, retrieve voicemail, determine the purpose of calls, and direct callers to the appropriate person or department
• Take and deliver messages or transfer calls to voice mail when appropriate personnel are unavailable
• Answer questions about the school/basic Admissions process and provide callers with addresses, directions, and other information
• Keeping communication clear between various offices including, but not limited to, the Business Office and Counseling Office
• Maintain data and information within School Systems as requested
  • Collecting text and numerical data from Application and PowerSchool systems to be entered into the appropriate documents and spreadsheets within time limits
  • Streamlining processes and organizing multiple spreadsheets
  • Keeping all data current and relevant
  • Cross-referencing incoming freshmen as well as transfer students between multiple documents so that all information is accurate
• Understand the inner workings of the current application platform and be able to manage all functions of the program
• Create all requisition and purchase orders for the Admissions Office and reclassify debit card purchases
• Work in tandem with PowerSchool Administrators and Business Office
• Collecting event data and directing the it to School Admin from and for the following OLu events for current and prospective students:
  • Preview Day
  • Prospective Student Open House
  • Freshmen Registration Event - February
  • Freshman Registration Day March Event
  • Various other events

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and competencies listed below represent the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in Data Entry, Customer Service, and/or as an Office Administrator; Christian School experience preferred

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND CLEARANCE

• Cleared Background/Fingerprint check
• Valid CPR and First Aid certifications
• Cleared TB assessment
• Completion of Ministry Safe Training

KEY COMPETENCIES
Knowledge

• Knowledge of effective use of multi-line phone system
• Knowledge of proper business telephone etiquette; familiarity with the principles of public relations
• Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management Software, Project Management Software, Mac and PC programs, Google Suite, Excel, and Apple Keynote preferred
• Knowledge of secondary education goals, structures, administrative duties, and communication standards

Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Superior keyboard skills with a typing speed of 60 words per minute
• Accurate record-keeping skills
• Organizational skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to maintain calm composure in high-pressure or stressful situations
• Ability to understand, analyze, and streamline complex processes into streamlined documents
• Ability to represent the school credibly with a friendly, positive Christian attitude

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Exhibits the highest level of Christian integrity his/her life reflects Christ-like morals, behavior, attitude, and leadership
• Integrates faith and prayer in the performance of job duties
• Ability to articulate their Christian faith
• An active member of a Christian church; Missouri Synod preferred
• Active in the Christian community and supportive of the statement of beliefs of Orange Lutheran High School

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods, view a computer monitor, speak clearly, and hear accurately
• The employee is required to stand, and move about the campus; Must have the ability to summon help, direct and supervise the removal of students to a safe area in an emergency
• The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry up to 40 pounds, squat, kneel, or bend
• Specific vision abilities include near and far vision, and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
• The typical working environment is a climate-controlled office environment
• Occasional exposure to outdoor environments of varying temperatures
• The typical noise level is quiet to moderate, but may occasionally be loud

KEY COMPETENCIES
Knowledge

• Knowledge of effective use of multi-line phone system
• Knowledge of proper business telephone etiquette; familiarity with the principles of public relations
• Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management Software, Project Management Software, Mac and PC programs, Google Suite, Excel, and Apple Keynote preferred
• Knowledge of secondary education goals, structures, administrative duties, and communication standards

Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Superior keyboard skills with a typing speed of 60 words per minute
• Accurate record-keeping skills
• Organizational skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to maintain calm composure in high-pressure or stressful situations
• Ability to understand, analyze, and streamline complex processes into streamlined documents
• Ability to represent the school credibly with a friendly, positive Christian attitude

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Exhibits the highest level of Christian integrity his/her life reflects Christ-like morals, behavior, attitude, and leadership
• Integrates faith and prayer in the performance of job duties
• Ability to articulate their Christian faith
• An active member of a Christian church; Missouri Synod preferred
• Active in the Christian community and supportive of the statement of beliefs of Orange Lutheran High School

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods, view a computer monitor, speak clearly, and hear accurately
• The employee is required to stand, and move about the campus; Must have the ability to summon help, direct and supervise the removal of students to a safe area in an emergency
• The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry up to 40 pounds, squat, kneel, or bend
• Specific vision abilities include near and far vision, and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
• The typical working environment is a climate-controlled office environment
• Occasional exposure to outdoor environments of varying temperatures
• The typical noise level is quiet to moderate, but may occasionally be loud

This job description intends to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments to address the needs of the school and changing business practices. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position's role, scope, and FLSA status, or grade