High School Administrative Assistant

Job overview

The High School Administrative Assistant role is onsite at CICS Longwood High School in Chicago, IL. The starting salary is $42,029, commensurate with experience. Distinctive Schools supports diverse, welcoming school communities focused on social justice and rigorous learning. The assistant provides administrative and operational support to the campus team, helping the school office communicate with families, staff, students, and visitors. Accurate records, organized front-desk operations, and support for school processes help the campus serve its community effectively.

What you'll do

• Answer and direct calls, take messages, greet and assist visitors, and maintain an orderly reception area
• support family and staff communications, appointment scheduling, and parent-teacher conferences
• maintain the principal’s calendar
• copy and distribute documents
• assist with student and staff records, attendance, immunization compliance, receipts, and lunch applications
• support recruitment, registration, supply orders, and operational duties
• monitor entrances and exits and verify visitor identification.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

high school administrative assistant

chicago il

distinctive schools

cics longwood high school

school office

front desk

family communications

administrative support

data entry

student records

visitor safety

google docs

$42,029 starting salary

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 25+ paid holidays
• 12 weeks of paid family leave
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) match
• professional development including tuition reimbursement
• gym and wellness discounts.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of school operations or business administration experience. The posting lists 25+ paid holidays and 12 weeks of paid family leave.

About the employer

Distinctive Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.