Administrative Assistant

Are you a dedicated professional with over 2 years of experience as a Receptionist or Administrative Assistant in the education industry?

Do you thrive in an environment where you can support students and engage with parents and children? If so, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Our client, a reputable organization in the educational sector, is seeking a dynamic and personable School Administrator / Receptionist to join their vibrant downtown Toronto team.

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about fostering a welcoming school atmosphere and continuing a fulfilling career in administration.

This is short term contract oppourtunity ( 2 weeks ) with potential extension.

Experience in the education industry, specifically within schools, and prior experience working with children are essential."

Advantages

• A competitive rate of $24 / hr
• Located steps away from the TTC
• The ability to grow within the organization
• Great experience to build your resume
• 2-week contract to start, with the possibility of an extension

Responsibilities

In this role, your job will include and not be limited to :

• Cross-referencing and contacting parents / guardians when students are absent, taking calls from parents, liaising with students, sign-in / outs, organizing admin for trips and extracurriculars in downtime
• Reception for the main school line
• Providing support to students and parents who are signing in
• Answering students and parents’ questions as needed
• Greet visitors, and direct them to the appropriate location within the school
• Records management for student field trips, sporting events, programs and other important information provided via phone and email from families
• Maintains the Staff Lounge and Photocopier, ensuring they are well stocked
• Creating permission forms and coordinating necessary travel arrangements
• Assist on any ad hoc administrative and clerical requests

Qualifications

• Proficiency in google suite and Microsoft suite (word, excel, ppt) - and ability to grasp new technology quickly
• Strong multitasking, critical thinking, and customer service skills
• A team player!
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Interact positively and professionally with various stakeholders including students, parents and colleague
• Ability to connect in a relational manner with adolescent students.
• Self-starter, fast-paced
• Interpersonal skills

Summary

If this sounds like your dream job, do not hesitate to apply! Please go to www.randstad.ca, create a profile for yourself and apply! Please note due to the high volume of applications, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees.

In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming;

Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.

ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.