About the Role
Science Academies of New York (SANY) is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Citizenship and Science Academy of Rochester to manage main office operations, including phone and visitor handling, attendance tracking, parent communication, and general administrative tasks.
Responsibilities
- Answer main office phones, greet visitors, parents, and students
- Handle transportation requests and calls
- Take student and staff attendance
- Contact parents of students who are not present at school for the day
- Assign substitute teachers as necessary
- Manage school files and supplies
- Perform morning and afternoon announcements
- Manage student dismissal at the end of the day
- Sign for packages, open mail, and distribute to staff mailboxes
- Perform other routine and daily duties as necessary for successful Main Office operation
Requirements
- High School Diploma required, degree highly preferred
- Experience in a school setting preferred
- Fingerprint clearance through NYS Department of Education
Skills
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Professional demeanor
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel)
- Proficient with Google Cloud
Location
- Rochester
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Not specified
Education Level
- High School Diploma
Benefits
- Health Insurance after 90-day probation
- Dental Insurance after 90-day probation
- Vision Insurance after 90-day probation
- 403b Employer Match
- Short Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Federal Holidays
About the Company
- Science Academies of New York Charter Schools (SANY) is a K-12 school district serving Syracuse and Utica, New York.
- SANY is a public charter, tuition-free district providing private school education in a public school setting.
- The district focuses on preparing students for the future with a global mindset and fostering civic-minded, innovative leaders.
- SANY schools have diverse staff and student populations, promoting a global and local educational mission.
- SANY believes in the power of collaboration between students, families, teachers, and the community.
Equal Opportunity
- Science Academies of New York is committed to maintaining a working and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
- Prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or those who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
