What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant, Summer School - Junior School, Grades K-8 position at Punahou School?
As Punahou School continues to recognize the richness of its traditions, as well as its ongoing responsibility to deliver a relevant educational experience in a rapidly changing world. It remains anchored in the aim of developing the full potential of each student through a broad and vigorous program of studies and through rich experiences for exploration, growth and mastery. Working within a coherent curricular framework that promotes personalized learning and authentic assessment, we seek to cultivate curious, confident, and self-directed students through our summer programs. Fulfilling Punahou’s mission of creating the conditions and opportunities for students to reach their full potential is at the core of our daily work and reflective practice as a school.
Punahou's Junior School (K-8) Summer Program is actively recruiting Administrative Assistants for the 2025 summer session. The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to department management and/or staff. The Administrative Assistant's primary duties include supporting the day to day operations:
- Responsible for student attendance and absences.
- Assists with collating and the distribution of classroom supplies.
- Answers phones, takes messages, screens calls, responds to emails and greets visitors (internal and/or external). Responsible for ensuring that appropriate parties are alerted concerning any issues of significance.
- Responsible for general clerical duties including, but not limited to, managing paperwork, maintaining files and records, handling department mail, data entry, word processing, and making copies.
- Composes and/or responds to routine correspondences.
Position Details:
- Work Year: 1.5 Months
- School Year: Summer School 2025, Dates will vary based on position
- Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM or 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM, Hours may vary depending on operational needs and position
- Hourly Rate: $ 18.00/Hour
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two (2) years of administrative experience.
- Experience working in a school environment is preferred.
- Experience working in a fast-paced team environment is preferred.
- Experience with Google docs, Google sheets and Microsoft Office platform are preferred.
- Must be able to lift 20 - 25 lbs.
Salary : $18
