Website SF Day School
Position: Receptionist
Position Status/Time: Full-time/Non-exempt/April or May 2022
Posting:
We are seeking a talented individual to join our administrative support team at SF Day! SF Day celebrates and welcomes faculty and staff who reflect the broad range of diversity in the Bay Area. We encourage people of color and LGBTQ+ applicants to apply.
At San Francisco Day School, we believe that when intellect and imagination are intertwined, students delight in the discovery of connection: in their academic and creative pursuits, in their relationships, and in all that they experience here. Every day we help our students emerge as flexible and resourceful learners. Because when we do, our students light up with the call and capacity to take on the complexities of their day and of a diverse world.
SF Day Fast Facts
Independent, co-educational school
Founded in 1981
Serving 420+ students
Located in the heart of SF (NOPA)
Are you . . .
Keen to work in a fast-paced environment with children and adults?
Highly organized and detail-oriented as well as relationship-centered?
An effective communicator and thoughtful listener?
A responsible, creative, and flexible administrative assistant ready to support the school in various ways?
A compassionate team player and role model?
An inclusive community member who sees and appreciates the diverse fabric of our city and community?
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or, in lieu, equivalent work experience
At least 3-5 years experience in administrative support
Technical proficiency with demonstrated experience in, at a minimum, Zoom, and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, and Slides.(
Ability to learn additional tech applications
Professional and warm phone and front desk manner
*preferred* Experience working in an educational environment
*preferred* First Aid trained (must be willing to take a basic first aid course)
*preferred* Bilingual (English and Spanish/Mandarin)
Primary Responsibilities
The Receptionist is almost always the first person our parents, students, applicants, teachers and outside vendors encounter. This person is therefore largely responsible for first impressions of the school. In addition to the Receptionist responsibilities, the role includes numerous forms of support as indicated below, for which computer skills such as word processing, data input, basic spreadsheet input, and ability to learn other applications are needed, as well as basic First Aid, and proactive in-house relationship building.
Some aspects of your role:
Answer, screen, and forward all incoming phone calls
Welcome and assist all visitors, including parents and applicants
Monitor the school gate and screen for entry
Accept and deliver all packages and mail
Manage the student/family report portal: organize, proofread, and file teachers’ narrative reports
Assist the Director of High School Placement and Division Heads with preparing and sending transcripts and other materials to admission offices
Perform basic First Aid when needed. Call 911 if/when necessary
Order and set up food for faculty meetings and other events
Assist with setup and staffing occasional evening and weekend events
Maintain a welcoming environment in the front office and lobby
Help students get to and from class when there is a late drop off or early pick up
Deliver items to students/faculty when dropped off at the front desk.
Order, inventory, and maintain front office supplies
Order all supplies for the office
Print items for teachers when they are not able or need extra help
Set up student, faculty and staff individual photo days and class pictures day with Mugsyclick Photography Co.
Assist the Head of School, Lower School, and Upper School assistants with special projects as needed
Other duties as may come up on daily basis
Ready to Join SF Day?
SF Day offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary. Please apply online (link to the school’s “Join our Team” webpage here) with a single pdf that includes a resume and a cover letter describing your reasons for applying and the strengths you would bring to the position.
Deadline for applications: April 1, 2022. No phone calls please.
