Administrative Assistant and Receptionist

Job Description

Administrative Assistant Receptionist

Seeking Full-Time Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

All faculty and staff take an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.

Interested individuals should familiarize themselves with our school and our mission via our website: https://chestertonri.org and then apply by sending materials (see below) to: careers@chestertonri.org

Our Lady of Hope's mission is to form young men and women who know and love the truth, and magnify Jesus Christ, Truth himself, with their lives. Through study of the enduring works of the great tradition, a study guided and fulfilled by the light of the Catholic faith, we educate the whole person - imagination, intellect, and will - in wisdom and virtue. We partner with parents to foster a community of learning, prayer, and friendship, centered in the Eucharist, so that our students become joyful leaders and saints.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required
Experience in administration preferred
Practicing Catholic able to take the Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium.
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Professional and joyful demeanor

Key Responsibilities

1. Parent, Faculty & Community Relations
Serve as a welcoming and professional presence in the front office.
Greet and assist students, parents, visitors, and vendors in a warm and efficient manner.
Answer phone calls and emails; route messages and inquiries appropriately.
Respond to parent and visitor inquiries with clarity and charity.
Help maintain a culture of joy, order, and Catholic identity throughout the school day.

2. Administrative
Oversee daily school office functions and general administrative tasks.
Maintain student records, staff files, and the master school calendar.

3. Admissions & Enrollment
Support inquiries, tours, applications, and the enrollment process in coordination with school leadership.

4. Support for Leadership & Events
Assist with planning and logistics for various school events and activities.
Provide administrative support to school leadership.
Coordinate school calendar and scheduling logistics.

5. Advancement & Fundraising Support
Assist with logistics and administrative tasks related to fundraising efforts, including the annual gala.

To Apply
Please send the following materials to the Chair of the Board of Directors, Michael Casey, at careers@chestertonri.org.
A cover letter explaining how your experience reflects the mission and qualifications of the role
A curriculum vitae.
Three professional references (include name, relationship, phone number, and email)
One pastoral reference.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

About the Employer
Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope is a member of the Chesterton Schools Network, sponsored by the G.K. Chesterton Society. chestertonschoolsnetwork.org

About the Employer

Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope exists exclusively for charitable, religious, and educational purposes, specifically to help parents raise up a new generation of joyful leaders and saints, educated in the classical, liberal arts tradition and the truths of the Catholic faith, in order to serve the common good.