Trinity Academy Administrative Assistant

Trinity Academy Administrative Assistant

This position is located on the campus of Concordia University, Seward NE. Trinity Academy offers a classical liberal arts high school education, involving the study of foundational sources within an integrated curriculum that encourages students to pursue truth, goodness, and beauty.

Position Purpose:

This position provides part-time administrative support (10-15 hours/week) for the Trinity Academy teachers, Board, and Head of School. Some additional duties, such as assisting teachings in monitoring students, are included.

Responsibilities:

• Answers and directs phone calls and other communications

• Handles administrative requests and queries from teachers, Head of School, and Board members

• Organizes and schedules appointments, school events, school functions

• Develops and maintains a filing system

• Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers

• Plans faculty meetings and takes detailed minutes

• Receives and processes tuition payments

• Serves an assisting role in communicating with families of students of Trinity Academy, including newsletter distribution

• Assists in monitoring students when needed

• Promotes school identity by cultivating an educational community that is committed to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ as it is taught and confessed in the inspired sacred Scriptures and exposited in the confessional writings of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

• Perform administrative duties as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Experience-

• Previous administrative experience preferred.

Proficiencies-

• Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work

• Attention to detail and problem solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

Special Position Requirements:

• Ability to communicate professionally with a diverse constituency both on and off-campus

• Active member of a congregation of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, or a church in altar and pulpit fellowship with LCMS ("partner churches")

• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of Trinity Academy and Concordia University, Nebraska

Preferences:

• Enthusiasm for classical and Lutheran education that can be effectively conveyed in public

• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of Trinity Academy and Concordia University, Nebraska

• Superior written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences