Description
SANY's Syracuse Academy of Science campus is excited to announce the opening for a floating Administrative Assistant:
Responsibilities and Duties
- Organize and maintain an efficient and effective office that handles a variety of tasks for administration, faculty, students and parents of the school
- Distribute mail and handle correspondence of the office, responding to routine requests
- Electronically distribute notices to staff, students and parents
- Acts as a receptionist, greeting visitors, answering telephone calls and communicating effectively
- Register new students, maintain student records and transfer records for students moving to other schools
- Assist with transportation
- Maintain daily attendance data for students in database
- Order and maintain office supplies
- Perform other duties as assigned
We are looking for:
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Work well under pressure and exhibit a professional demeanor
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel
- Comfortable with Google Cloud
Qualifications and Skills:
- High School Diploma required; degree preferred
- Experience in school setting preferred
- Fingerprint clearance through NYS Department of Education
Who We Are
Science Academies of New York Charter Schools (SANY) is a unique K-12 school district serving the Syracuse and Utica, New York communities. We are a public charter school, tuition-free district providing private school education in a public school setting. We pride ourselves on ensuring our students are prepared for the future with a global mindset (thinking globally and acting locally) to become civic-minded and innovative leaders.
Our schools boast a diverse staff and student population who are from various backgrounds, race, and countries, which results in a small-world community within the schools to promote its global and local educational mission. After more than a decade as a vibrant member of the Central New York community, we firmly believe there are no boundaries as to what can be achieved when students, their families, teachers, and the community work together toward success and the greater good.
SANY is building success one ATOM at a time!
Skills Required
- High School Diploma
- Degree
- Experience in a school setting
- Fingerprint clearance through NYS Department of Education
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Comfortable with Google Cloud/Google Workspace
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and maintain professional demeanor
What We Do
Science Academies of New York (SANY) is a New York State certified public charter school network operating tuition‑free K–12 academies in Central New York. SANY emphasizes mathematics, science and technology with college-preparatory programs, small classes, and services for a diverse student population. The nonprofit network aims to prepare students for higher education and civic involvement through rigorous academics and community-focused supports.
