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Admissions Administrative Assistant
Berkeley Preparatory School
Tampa, FL
Founded in 1960, Berkeley Preparatory School is a co-educational, Episcopal affiliated,
independent, college preparatory school with a current enrollment of 1,400 students in
grades Pre-K through 12.
At Berkeley, we seek to educate the whole child by nurturing students’ intellectual,
emotional, spiritual, and physical development so they may attain their highest potential. We
are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse learning community that develops the
character of and a strong sense of social responsibility in each student.
Berkeley is located on a beautiful and well-equipped 86-acre campus, consisting of 29 state-
of-the-art buildings. Our proud mascot is the Buccaneer. Graduates are passionate, well-
rounded individuals who have learned the core values of discipline, diligence and integrity
while mastering a rigorous, engaging curriculum and myriad co-curricular opportunities.
Admissions Administrative Assistant
Berkeley seeks an Administrative Assistant to work with the Office of Admissions. The
successful candidate will serve as the liaison between the Admissions team and prospective
families exuding the highest level of hospitality and professionalism. The position is a full-
time, non-exempt, 10-month position that is required to work mid-August through early
June.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the Senior Associate Director for Upper Division Admissions and the
- Manage the MD/UD admissions reception area and welcome visitors
- Process candidates’ admissions application materials and communicate
- Correspond with prospective applicant families and other interested parties in a
- Schedule and confirm admissions activities (i.e. tours, testing, events)
- Maintain the admissions database (Blackbaud K-12 School Management) and manage
applicant files throughout the admissions process - inquiry through acceptance and
enrollment
- Facilitate the ordering/management of office supplies and admissions materials
- Perform additional duties and projects necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the
Admissions Office
Skills/Qualifications:
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills with a genuine
interest in people and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality,
professionalism, customer service and collaboration
- Energetic, outgoing, resourceful, detail-oriented independent worker who thrives in a
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite; able to create, manage and format
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Provide a warm and welcoming environment for all admissions visitors
- Fluency with database management; or ability to learn same
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing with
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the vision and mission of the school
- Flexibility, good humor, positivity, and a collaborative nature
Compensation and Benefits:
The appointment will begin mid-August 2023 and is a full-time, non-exempt position with
full benefits. The compensation package will be very competitive nationally and
commensurate with experience, degree attainment, and the national independent school and
college markets.
Interested Persons should send a resume with three references and a detailed cover
letter to:
Andrea Smith
Business Office Operational Assistant
Berkeley Preparatory School
careers@berkeleyprep.org
All inquiries and nominations are kept confidential.
Berkeley Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race,
color, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or national or
ancestral origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan
programs, athletic and other School- administered programs, or in the administration of its
hiring and employment practices. The above information on this description has been designed
to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this
classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all
duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Salary : $30,700 - $38,900