What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lower School Office Assistant position at Wyoming Seminary?
Founded in 1844, Wyoming Seminary is an independent coeducational preparatory school in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Sem, as it is affectionately called, holds a passion for learning, leading, and serving. Respect, integrity, and responsibility are core values. Through excellent academic, art, and athletic programs, students and teachers are part of a vibrant living and learning community.
Wyoming Seminary faculty and staff are campus leaders, role models, and important mentors for our students as well as one another. Faculty members have a passion for learning, leading, and serving, and are committed to participating fully in campus life. Along with teaching, faculty and staff connect with our community in afternoon extracurriculars, weekend and evening duties, and the advisory program.
Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs. Wyoming Seminary strives to build a learning environment that reflects the multitude of cultures, religions, languages, backgrounds, identities, and perspectives of our world. As such, we encourage the hiring of faculty, staff, and administrators who represent diversity and connect with our mission, values, and vision.
Lower School Office Assistant
Wyoming Seminary seeks a full-time Lower School Office Assistant to start as soon as possible. This position involves responsibilities in most school operations, as well as reception, ordering, and scheduling. This position handles the business functions of the Lower School and is the liaison to the Business Office. Ideal candidates must possess a willingness to work closely with families, handle the day-to-day life of a school, and perform other duties as expected.
Our staff is deeply committed to the entire student experience. Applicants must be dynamic individuals who are passionate about enriching the lives of children, collaborative and innovative, and who embrace and support the diversity of our school community.
Qualifications for candidates:
- Bachelor's degree is required
- An appreciation for, and commitment to, education. School experience preferred.
- Former administrative experience, particularly with business functions, preferred
- A commitment to equitable school culture
- An ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with the entire school community
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and growth
- A lively sense of humor, strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and a willingness to become a fully invested member of our community are essential
To apply for the position, send your cover letter and resume to Wyoming Seminary, Attention: Kathleen Hanlon, khanlon@wyomingseminary.org.
Wyoming Seminary, as an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs.
