<p>ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - MAIN OFFICE</p> <p>Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School, 7-12, Public Charter School located in South Hadley, MA</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>PVPA has an opportunity for a professional Main Office Administrative Assistant starting immediately. We are looking for an organized, high-energy individual who enjoys collaborating with colleagues and working with students in grades 7-12 in a fast-paced environment. As the first point of contact you will be greeting all visitors to the school as well as triaging any staff and/or student issues. Under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer you will:</p> <ul> <li>Greet school visitors and answer telephones, provide information, and answer questions in a friendly and welcoming manner </li><li>Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills working with faculty, staff, students, parents, and community members to facilitate clear and timely communication </li><li>Perform general office duties while always maintaining a business atmosphere </li><li>Maintain main office records, sorting and filing in accordance with the school's policies </li><li>Respond to a wide variety of calls and concerns for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information and/or referring to the appropriate personnel </li><li>Triage student mental health needs as they arise, and communicate information to appropriate staff/administrator </li><li>Maintain school calendar and scheduling of rooms for various meetings/events </li><li>Manage and perform duties relating to the school lunch program - including collaborating with South Hadley School's Food Service Department for the State Match of low-income students and maintaining student counts for meals </li><li>Maintenance of student attendance records - ensuring confidentiality and compliance with laws governing confidentiality </li><li>Working with vendors to support optimal operation and functions in regards to all office equipment and copier machines </li><li>Other duties as required </li></ul> <p>Qualifications;</p> <p>The successful candidate will minimally hold a High School Diploma, Associates degree is preferred, be able to pass a background check (CORI/SORI & Fingerprinting), be able to provide evidence of successful prior experience working with students in grades 7 through 12, and be proficient in the use of technology and office equipment. Preferred experience working with PowerSchool, experience in a school setting and demonstrated ability to multi-task.</p> <p>Other Information/Instructions:</p> <p>This position follows the school calendar and works 200 days with hours from 7:30am - 3:30pm. Salary Range: $26.00 to $28.00 per hour dependent upon degree and experience. Potential for bonus at the end of the fiscal year.</p> <p>To apply, please visit the PVPA Career Center at www.pvpa.org and be prepared to provide:</p> <ul> <li>A current resume </li><li>Letter of interest/Introduction </li><li>Contact information for three references </li><li>Transcripts indicating degrees awarded </li><li>Evidence of licensure or any endorsement, if applicable </li></ul>