Administrative Assistant - The Noble Network of Charter Schools
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Position Available at:
- Johnson College Prep- Part Time Administrative Assistant
About Noble
Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives. Noble serves more than 12,000 students and 23,000 alumni across 17 open-enrollment, free, public charter schools in Chicago. We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. 98% of our graduates are accepted into college and the graduating Class of 2023 earned over $632 million in college scholarships.
At Noble “antiracism” isn’t a buzzword. We have made significant policy and structural changes to demonstrate our commitment to anti-racism and fighting the systemic inequities in the communities we serve. These changes include building curricula that welcomes and affirms each student’s unique identity, and ensuring that all our community members - including students, families, and staff - have the space to be their authentic selves, ensuring that their voices are heard. Join Noble in supporting the growth of our students, staff and communities!
Clear, Consistent and Connected
All staff at Noble are bound by three key principles that shape a strong and positive campus culture at Noble.
Clear, Setting Clear Expectations: Students, like all individuals, flourish when they have a clear understanding of boundaries and expectations. All Noble Schools staff should prepare and explain academic and behavioral expectations using easy-to-understand procedures, routines, and "what to do" directions in all spaces.
Consistent, Maintaining Consistency in Responses: Students experience a spectrum of emotions. While all emotions are valid, not all behaviors are productive. Consistency in how these behaviors are addressed helps to ensure fairness and provides students with the security of knowing that our campuses operate with a sense of justice and equity.
Connected, Building Positive Relationships: Students, like all individuals, thrive when they feel a communal connection to their school and can rely on meaningful relationships with the adults at the school. All Noble staff prioritize positive interactions and relationships rooted in the humanity and belonging of each student.
Key Job Responsibilities
Greet families and other guests to our school, serving as the first point of service-focused contact in our buildings
Handle most form intake including enrollment, registration, health forms, and other school-related paperwork
Answer phone, reply to emails, sort mail, and handle all communication flowing through the main office
Sell school uniforms, collect school fees, and ensure proper record keeping related to purchases and money intake
Reach out to families for a variety of reasons including student absences, key announcements, and billing issues
Serve as an active member of student recruitment and enrollment efforts including reaching out to potentially interested families
Contribute in a variety of ways, seeking new opportunities (e.g. making copies, running an errand, etc.) to free up teachers to focus on teaching
Work with students directly, including occasional supervision duties, as needed
Execute Noble’s student code of conduct with fidelity in order to create a positive, structured learning environment where students are held to high expectations and empowered to grow academically.
Ideal Qualifications
An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, college, and lead exemplary lives
Proven track record of ambitious results in previous roles
Follow through, highly organized, strong attention to detail, and a belief that “sweating the small stuff” matters
Excellent customer service skills, including an outwardly friendly demeanor
Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Compensation & Benefits
Given the importance of our support staff to the success of our schools, Noble offers among the top hourly rates of any schools in the Chicagoland area. Starting compensation is based on degree attainment and work experience.
Statement of Non Discrimination
Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.