What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School Administrative Assistant position at Moravian Academy?
Moravian Academy | Merle-Smith Campus, Bethlehem, PA
Full-time, 12-month, on-site
Every great school has someone who makes the day actually work. At Moravian Academy's Upper School, that person could be you.
As Administrative Assistant, you are the steady center of our Main Office: the first face students and families see, the person who keeps the Campus Director's calendar running efficiently and the one who makes Back-to-School Night, Awards Ceremonies, and class trips come together seamlessly. You will manage schedules, campus purchasing, event logistics, and the dozens of small systems that keep an Upper School humming.
You will thrive here if you
- Stay organized amid multiple projects
- Handle confidential information with discretion
- Enjoy teenagers, parents, and the energy of a school day
- Know your way around Google Workspace and Excel (Blackbaud/myMA a plus)
What we offer
A collaborative campus community where staff are known by name and cared about, competitive pay, health benefits, a 403(b) with employer match, and professional growth supported by a school that invests in its people. Our Portrait of an Employee says it plainly: we engage in community, strive for excellence, discover through curiosity, and act with integrity. We hire for that.
Hiring process
Apply with a resume and brief cover letter submitted to this employment platform. We review applications on a rolling basis. Selected candidates complete a phone screen, a virtual interview, an on-campus interview with the Campus Director and office team, and reference checks. Pennsylvania Act 153 clearances (State Police criminal history, Child Abuse History, and FBI fingerprinting) are required before employment begins.
For the full job description, please see the link to the document
Moravian Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional information about the school, the Lehigh Valley, and what it is like working at Moravian Academy can be found on the school's employment page.
All schools in Pennsylvania are required to obtain the following background clearances once they have hired a candidate for any job.FBI Fingerprint CheckPA Criminal Background Check (PA State Police)Child Abuse Clearance CheckAct 24 - signed affidavit stating no prior convictionsAct 168 - sent from our HR Department to previous employers for feedbackProof of a negative TB TestBy continuing with the application process, you acknowledge that if you are the finalist and are offered a position, you will be asked to provide all of the above clearances before your first day of work.