Administrative Assistant
Al Madina School of Richmond
full-timeMidlothian, Virginia, USA (Richmond area)
Job Description
Al Madina School of Richmond, an Islamic educational institution in Midlothian, Virginia, seeks a reliable and organized Administrative Assistant to manage daily school operations.
**About the Role:**
This full-time position provides essential front-office support, serving as a primary contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors. You'll work closely with school leadership to maintain smooth, efficient operations across all school activities.
**Responsibilities:**
- Manage front-office operations and administrative tasks
- Handle parent and staff communication via phone, email, and in-person interactions
- Maintain and organize student records and documentation
- Coordinate scheduling for school activities, appointments, and events
- Support school events and extracurricular activities
- Assist with student dismissal procedures
- Operate and maintain school technology systems and office software
- Provide ongoing administrative support to the principal, teachers, and school community
- Address special requests and problem-solve as needed
**Required Qualifications:**
- High school diploma (bachelor's degree preferred)
- Strong computer and technology skills; able to learn new software systems quickly
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Outstanding organizational and time-management skills; ability to juggle multiple responsibilities
- Professional demeanor with genuine comfort interacting with diverse school community members
- Self-directed with strong initiative and problem-solving capabilities
- Meticulous attention to detail with ability to maintain confidentiality
- Dependable, flexible, and able to thrive in a dynamic school environment
**Preferred Experience:**
- Previous administrative, office, or school setting experience