Title: Front Office Administrative Specialist
In partnership with families, Bishop England High School educates students of all faiths and diverse abilities in a Catholic, Christ-centered community. Grounded in our core values of Faith, Service, Tradition, and Family, we prepare young people to learn with purpose, lead with character, and serve with compassion.
Position Summary: Bishop England High School is seeking a joyful, positive, and proactive Front Office Administrative Specialist to serve as a vital link between our students, families, staff, and visitors. As the primary administrative anchor at our main entrance, you will set a tone of warmth and hospitality while orchestrating daily front office operations. This dynamic role requires an adaptable self-starter who brings composure to a bustling school environment, maintains strict confidentiality, and approaches every task with exceptional attention to detail.
Classification: Non-Exempt, Hourly (Full-time, 40 hours per week)
Reports To: Director of Admissions
Key Responsibilities
- Administrative & Operational Support: Execute daily office operations, manage communications, and maintain accurate records with strict confidentiality and meticulous accuracy.
- Front-Line Hospitality: Provide a warm, polished, and professional presence for visitors, students, and staff, serving as a helpful and reassuring resource for the school community.
- Problem Solving & Workflow: Anticipate daily operational needs, resolve emerging issues independently, and maintain order with absolute flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
- Technology & Systems Support: Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and internal administrative software to support school communications, scheduling, and record-keeping.
Qualifications & Desired Attributes
- Mission-Driven: Deep passion for Catholic education and the ability to share our values with enthusiasm; serves as a credible witness to our faith.
- Character & Presence: Polished professional presentation with a joyful, resilient disposition; remains calm, confident, and steady under pressure.
- Detail & Discretion: Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail, with an absolute commitment to maintaining sensitive and confidential information.
- Proactive & Independent: A resourceful problem solver who works effectively with minimal direction while remaining an engaging, collaborative team player.
- Technical Skills: Tech-savvy and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Forms & TEAMS).
- Experience: Bachelor’s Degree; background in school environments, Human Resources, executive office support, or student-facing roles are highly valued.
Interested and qualified candidates, please send a cover letter, resume and 4 professional references to apply@charlestondiocese.org
