About the Role
Utica Academy of Science Charter School's Elementary School is seeking a motivated, organized, and customer-focused Administrative Assistant to support daily operations by providing administrative assistance to school leadership, faculty, students, and families, while maintaining a welcoming and efficient school environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an organized, efficient, and professional school office.
- Serve as the first point of contact by welcoming visitors, answering telephone calls, and providing excellent customer service.
- Distribute incoming mail and manage office correspondence.
- Electronically distribute announcements and communications to staff, students, and families.
- Register new students and maintain accurate student records.
- Process student transfers and records requests.
- Assist with student transportation coordination.
- Maintain daily student attendance records within the student information system.
- Order, organize, and maintain office supplies and materials.
- Provide administrative support to school leadership and staff.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support school operations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous administrative experience required.
- Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance through the New York State Department of Education.
Skills
- Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional, positive, and dependable demeanor.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Comfort using Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail, etc.).
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Location
- Utica, New York
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- Previous administrative experience required
- Experience in a school setting is preferred
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $17.25–$20 per hour
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Additional voluntary benefits
About the Company
- Science Academies of New York (SANY) is a growing network of public charter schools serving students in Utica and Syracuse, New York.
- As a tuition-free public charter school system, we combine the high expectations of a college-preparatory education with a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Our diverse community of students, families, and staff represents cultures from around the world, creating an educational experience that promotes both global awareness and local engagement.
- We are committed to preparing every student with the academic knowledge, character, and leadership skills necessary to thrive in college, careers, and life.
- At SANY, we believe there are no limits to what students can achieve when schools, families, and communities work together.
- SANY is building success—one ATOM at a time!
Equal Opportunity
- Science Academies of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and students.
