Job Title: Administrative Assistant (Full-time, one-year with the possibility to extend, contract position)
Location: St. John’s-Kilmarnock School (SJK)
School Description:
SJK is the leading co-educational independent school in the Waterloo Region of Ontario. The School, which was founded in 1972, is located on a beautiful 36-acre natural campus offering enriched educational programming for day students from JK - Grade 12 and international boarding students from Grades 9 - 12 through our accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme. The School’s co-ed Boarding Residence is located in close proximity to the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University.
SJK offers a world of learning where we embrace innovation, diversity and internationalism. We have dedicated and inspirational educators, attentive to the needs of individual students and their families. Our expectations are high; students are encouraged to find balance through academics, sports, arts, service and leadership. As the only accredited IB World Continuum School in Southwestern Ontario, our students love to learn, and graduate as confident, well-rounded individuals fully prepared for post-secondary education and life beyond. Our graduates take their passions to the world as leaders and global citizens.
Position Summary:
SJK is seeking a friendly, positive and experienced Administrative Assistant to welcome all who come to the front office. We are looking for someone who is courteous, professional, and able to handle multiple tasks with ease. The successful candidate also provides administrative support to the school operations team. The ideal candidate will have a high attention to detail, a self-starter and an ability to work as part of a team.
Qualifications and Experience:
A minimum of 3 years of experience in office administration or post secondary training
Strong data entry skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
An excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google apps
Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manner
Proactive team player, a strong communicator and collaborator
Able to show and take initiative as appropriate
Able to work independently, manage a variety of tasks concurrently and perform well under pressure
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Understands and can demonstrate confidentiality and work within protocols and procedures
Able to function as a highly organized, accountable and self-directed administrator
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
Able to work some overtime and have some flexibility with hours when required occasional events in the evenings and weekends
Proof of full vaccination (two doses) against COVID-19
Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check
Applications should include a cover letter, complete CV, and the names of three references, addressed to Ms. Cheryl Boughton, Head of School and forwarded to
employment@sjkschool.org by Friday September 29, 2023. Please include "Administrative Assistant (Contract) Application" in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until Friday September 29, 2023.
Due to the volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Visit our website at
www.sjkschool.org.