Calvary Christian Academy ยท 1 month ago
2026-27 CCA Fort Lauderdale - High School Administrative Assistant
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCalvary Christian Academy is a community of Christian believers dedicated to educating tomorrow's leaders. The Administrative Assistant will support the High School office and Administrative team, managing daily administrative tasks and maintaining professional relationships within the school community.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Managing and maintaining all administrative aspects daily, but not limited to: phone calls, e-mails, and other correspondence, calendar management, filing systems, copying, processing all forms for print and media requests, check requests, processing incoming mail, etc
Managing daily tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Principal, including appointments, schedules, correspondence, etc., preparation of reports, organizing events, etc
As a representative of the office, it is essential to maintain interpersonal and professional relationships with all who interact with the office. Understand the importance of discretion in these relationships. Recognize that these relationships include but are not limited to: Head of School, Administration, church board, pastors and staff, parents and students, faculty and staff
Attending some of the high school and school-wide events, providing guidance and assistance where appropriate
Research various matters affecting the school and assist with the preparation of presentations, reports, charts, and other documents for the department as needed
Completing special assignments and projects as assigned
Coordinate HR-type functions, including processing applications, communicating with applicants, and working closely with HR
Liaison with CCA families and the Principal regarding parent/student concerns as necessary, ensuring clear communication
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
Performs other duties of a similar or related level as necessary or assigned
May sit for a prolonged period of time in front of a computer
Serve as Payroll Edit Manager for High School faculty and staff
Maintain working knowledge of payroll systems, including Frontline and Paycor
Ensure accurate attendance records for sick time and PTO
Collaborate with the Substitute Coordinator on substitute-related matters
Enter student conduct infractions and assign appropriate consequences in student records
Prepare and submit Ministry Reimbursement, Stipend, and Professional Development requests
Update and post High School Morning Announcements daily
Prepare agendas for high school meetings, record meetings, and upload recordings to Google Drive
Oversee all student locker-related tasks, including assigning locker combinations and maintaining master locker lists
Qualification
Required
A strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ
A strong commitment to the Philosophy and Statement of Faith of Calvary Chapel and to the Mission Statement of Calvary Christian Academy
Spiritually mature with spiritual gifts of: administration, discernment, leadership, service, exhortation, and hospitality
The ability to maintain integrity, assess, administer, develop, and implement processes, procedures, workflow, etc., and complete such in a timely fashion
Ability to work with confidential information in a trustworthy manner
Excellent time management and organizational skills - ability to prioritize, organize, and multitask with an emphasis on detail and follow-through
Able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
Gifts of administration and service
Able to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal skills for relating effectively with staff members, leadership, and the school body
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in composing letters and correspondence, excellent follow-up skills to keep constituents informed
Proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
Proficient in basic computer software applications: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Google Drive, and strong typing skills (minimum 60 WPM)
Interpersonal Skills and Communication
Proactive
Organization
Teamwork
Judgment
Problem-solver
Computer/Technical Skills
Preferred
Previous Administrative Assistant experience preferred
Company
Calvary Christian Academy
Calvary Christian Academy, a ministry of Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, is a Pre-K3 through 12th grade school committed to excellence in academics, athletics, arts, technology, leadership, and ministry.
Founded in 2000
201-500 employees
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