administrative assistant
Posted on May 17, 2024
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Stanford Academy
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*About Us*
Stanford Academy is a prestigious *private secondary school* located in Kitchener, Ontario. We are dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth in a supportive and inclusive environment. We are committed to providing a well-rounded education that prepares our students for success in university/college and beyond. Our diverse community values cultural inclusivity and mutual respect.
*Job Summary:*
We are seeking a *highly organized and detail-oriented* Administrative Assistant who is *fluent in Mandarin and English*. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting our administrative team, enhancing communication with Mandarin-speaking families, and ensuring the smooth operation of our school?s office.
*Key Responsibilities:*
* Serve as the primary point of contact for Mandarin-speaking parents and students. Maintain trusting relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
* Translate documents and communications between Mandarin and English.
* Maintain student records, files, and databases with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
* Assist in the coordination of school events, including parent-teacher conferences and cultural activities.
* Assisting the principal with daily routine.
* Provide administrative support to the school?s leadership team, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and handling correspondence.
* Handle inquiries and provide information about school policies, programs, and events.
* Perform general office duties, such as answering phones, managing emails, ordering supplies, and maintaining office common areas.
*Qualifications:*
* *Fluency in Mandarin and English (both written and spoken) is required.*
* University Degree or above
* Proven experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role.
* Familiarity with educational environments is a plus.
* Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* *Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Google Workspace.*
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to our team!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Dental care
* Discounted or free food
* Extended health care
* On-site parking
* Paid time off
* Vision care
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Kitchener, ON N2G 1W2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
* Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
* Administrative: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* Mandarin (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-08-01
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LocationKitchener, ON
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Full time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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