St. John's School is seeking an Admission Administrative Assistant. The Admission Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing clerical, administrative, event planning, and project support for Admission activities.
Education and Experience:
- Requires a College Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant, preferably in an academic setting.
- This position requires a motivated, energetic, creative, organized, empathetic, and comfortable team worker.
- Requires the ability to commit to excellent attendance.
- Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask.
- Ability to work with a wide range of individuals and to interact cheerfully and professionally.
- Must have impeccable oral and written communication, meticulous attention to detail, effective interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, poise, and tact, and the ability to see what needs to be done and take the initiative in doing it.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, Google Docs, familiarity with database functionality, and ease in learning to use other software and online resources. Ability to maintain confidentiality required.
- Must have excellent people skills with an ability to work effectively and productively with parents and applicants.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides administrative support for the Department as directed.
- Schedules interviews and parent meetings for applicants and their families.
- Maintains the Admission Calendar in Google Calendar.
- Manages the front desk of the Admission Office and warmly greets our guests.
- Assists as needed with Lower School and ISEE testing.
- Plans and executes Open House, Fine Arts, and Athletic Previews and Accepted Student events.
- Works closely with the Communications Department on various print materials.
- Will help all members in the department as needed with various administrative tasks.
- Orders office supplies and manages room reservations for the Campus Center.
- Must maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Position requires some evening and weekend work.
The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned as the nature of business demands change, so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
Skills Required
- College diploma or equivalent
- Two years of experience as an administrative assistant
- Academic setting experience
- Excellent attendance and reliability
- Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and multitask
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills, diplomacy, poise, and tact
- Meticulous attention to detail and initiative
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with Google Docs and Google Calendar
- Familiarity with database functionality and ability to learn other software
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work effectively with parents and applicants
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends
What We Do
St. John's School is a nonprofit, private co-educational day school in Houston serving students through a 13-year, college-preparatory program from kindergarten through grade 12. Founded in 1946, it focuses on developing the whole person through spiritual, ethical, intellectual, social, and physical growth, while preparing students for personal fulfillment, contribution to society, and future leadership in Houston and across the country.







