Urban Academy is a rapidly growing independent school in New Westminster located in a beautiful new facility across the street from Braid Street Skytrain Station. Our mission is to empower creative and courageous leadership by delivering exceptional education through the integration of arts, science, and technology. We value creativity, collaboration, technology, the outdoors and the arts as means through which we can offer excellence in education.Reception DutiesGreet visitors, parents, students in a courteous, friendly and welcoming mannerProvide a high level of customer serviceEnsure all visitors sign in and out, and monitor entry doors to ensure school safetyReceive, direct and track all visitors to the school ensuring that the Urban Academy security protocol is communicated and adhered toEnsure smooth and effective operation of the reception area by maintaining the front office as a welcoming formal reception area for visitors and community membersField admissions‑related inquiries; answer incoming calls; greet potential students and families; and distribute appropriate promotional materialCoordinate and manage the flow of all incoming telephone calls and direct them appropriatelyAssist with managing the before and afterschool bus schedulesDistribute mail to Faculty and StaffOrganize buses for field trips and UA activity Bus bookingOrder and maintenance office suppliesDirect visitors, staff and students to the appropriate information or people when inquiries come to the officeAttend to routine minor injuries,



contacting parents when necessary; maintain the student first aid room; dispense and log medicationSupport evacuation procedures for fire, earthquake and lockdown as requiredHelp coordinate logistics for school events and functions.Other duties and responsibilities as requiredIssue late slips for each student that arrives late, changing attendance accordinglyTrack students in the school that are marked absent by calling homeMonitor student attendance throughout the day.Administrative DutiesProvide administrative support to Principal, Vice Principal, Director of Development, teachers and counsellorsResponsibility for room bookings for meeting or collaborative spacesOrder supplies, beverages and condiments for the staff roomEnsure that all photocopy machines are maintained, resolve minor printer issues and call for servicing as requiredMaintain the emergency binders/kits/class lists and classroom bags for various emergency drillsOther duties and responsibilities as requiredQualifications and Education RequirementsSuccessful completion of a secondary school graduation program or equivalentMinimum of 1 year of recent, relevant experienceFluent in written and spoken EnglishOutstanding interpersonal skills and a warm, welcoming, skilled mannerAbility to communicate effectively by phone,



email and in personResourceful and an excellent multi‑taskerObservant and aware of what is happening in and around the schoolExcellent computer skills including Google Suite and Microsoft Office (UA is a Google School)Ability to deal calmly and confidently with children and understand the Urban Academy ethos and approachPersonable, helpful and professional manner when representing the School to parents, students, visitors and external academic bodies, as well as the community at largeAbility to work collaboratively with minimum supervision and to function well as part of an administrative support teamAbility to function in a fast paced, dynamic environment and maintain a positive attitude throughoutCertification in Basic First Aid is an assetCompletion of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check will be requiredBenefitsCompetitive Compensation at a salary range of $45,000-60,000 inclusive of vacation pay and commensurate with years of experienceOpen and collaborative cultureMatching RRSP programNewly built inspiring campus settingAt Urban Academy, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier‑free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, from BIPOC (black, Indigenous, and people of colour), persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ. If you are an applicant with a disability, we will work with you to make reasonable workplace accommodations you may need for your best work performance.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Administrative Assistant Urban Academy - C$45,000 - C$60,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Urban Academy
📍 Winnipeg