Office Coordinator

Job Title: Office Coordinator

Position Type: Full-time (Hourly)

Reports To: Business and HR Manager

To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to officecoordinatorjob@anconaschool.org

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About The Ancona School

The Ancona School (Ancona) is an independent school located in Chicago's historic Hyde Park Kenwood community, educating students 3 years old through 8th grade. Since our founding in 1962, Ancona has been dedicated to diversity in both our community and our curriculum, which draws upon the Montessori and Progressive Education models. Social justice education is the cornerstone of Ancona’s mission as a school; it informs what we teach and how we teach it. At every grade level, Ancona students learn to identify inequality and are empowered to address injustice in the world.

At Ancona, we seek diversity in our faculty and staff to broaden students’ academic experiences and to enrich our school community. Ancona is looking for individuals who will contribute to our social justice mission and embrace the rich diversity of our school and city as we prepare our students for an increasingly complex world. Candidates must be sensitive to the needs of, and possess an interest in, working in a school community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and disability status.

Essential Job Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Building Operations & Safety

• Open the building promptly at 7:30 am each day to welcome students and families.
• Ensure the building is secure and safe at all times.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs as needed.

Office Operations

• Manage the front desk and greet visitors.
• Answer and direct phone calls.
• Respond to emails and correspondence.

Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support to the Business and HR Manager.
• Assist with special projects and events as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in an office setting, preferably in education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.