Administrative Assistant

St Charles, MO, US, 63301-3431

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area.  Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

This position plays a vital role in the smooth and efficient operation of the school office. This position provides administrative support to school leadership, maintains student and staff records, and serves as the first point of contact for students, parents, and visitors.

Job Responsibilities

  • Front Office Duties:
    • Greet and assist students, parents, and visitors in a professional and friendly manner
    • Answer and route incoming calls and messages
    • Maintain a neat and welcoming office environment
  • Administrative Support:
    • Provide clerical and administrative support to the principal and school staff
    • Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings
    • Prepare and distribute correspondence, newsletters, and reports
  • Student and Staff Records:
    • Maintain accurate student attendance and enrollment records
    • Process student registration, transfers, and withdrawals
    • Assist with data entry into school management systems 
  • Communication:
    • Serve as liaison between school staff, parents, and the community
    • Disseminate important information regarding school events and schedules
    • Handle confidential information with discretion
  • Operational Support:
    • Monitor and order office and classroom supplies
    • Assist with preparation of school events, such as parent-teacher conferences and assemblies

Job Requirements

  • Standard school office setting
  • May require extended hours during busy periods or events
  • Interaction with children, parents, faculty, and district staff

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.  
 
Pre-Employment Screening 
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening. 

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.