Office Manager (Bathurst & Centre)

Job Order ID:7610
Employment Type:Yearly Salary
Salary:$65000-70000/Yr
Web Publication Date:4/4/2024
Number of Positions:1
Job Location:Thornhill
Brief Description:

Our employer is a dynamic Modern Orthodox day school committed to delivering an outstanding Jewish and General studies education from Pre-Nursery to Grade 8 looking to hire an individual to ensure the smooth operation of the School by overseeing the day-day operations of the front office. This is a supervisory position overseeing a team of front office staff. This position reports to the Executive Director.

Job Function:

  • Overseeing a front office team of 7 staff - including hiring, training and supervising daily work assignments
  • Implementing and maintaining procedures for office administrative systems such as safe arrival, attendance, dismissal system, student records
  • Organize Staff training and development during staff PD days
  • Oversee the purchasing process across departments
  • Coordinate School safety plan by maintaining emergency plans and procedures for fire drills and evacuation and liaise with health and safety committee to address any safety concerns
  • Liaison with renters and before/after care to ensure appropriate room set up
  • Liaison with Parent Association
  • Create timelines for office staff/senior ed regarding upcoming projects
  • Backup for supply teacher management
  • Oversee beginning of year tasks
  • Coordinate student volunteers during summer
Job Requirement:

  • Experience working in an administrative role in a fast-paced environment, experience in a school setting is an asset
  • Proven leadership skills to hire, train, manage and motivate staff
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong planning and prioritization skills
  • Collaborative team player
  • Familiarity and experience in managing budgets
  • Proficient in using Excel and Google Apps
  • Familiarity with modern orthodox school culture (an asset)