Trinity School, a coeducational, K-12 institution located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, seeks a Receptionist-Admissions Assistant in the Admissions Office. Trinity has two Admissions Offices: an office for Lower School admissions (grades K-4) and an office for Middle School/Upper School Admissions (grades 5-12). The Receptionist-Admissions Assistant will report to both offices.
 
The Receptionist-Admissions Assistant will:
 

• greet and assist families and visitors as they arrive at the Admissions Offices
• help to process applications and create candidate folders
• handle telephone inquiries
• manage RSVPs for events
• coordinate large mailings
• proofread applicant records and correspondence
• prepare for and assist at admissions events, including a limited number of evening events
• assist with light data entry
• manage and record application fees as they are received by each office
• assist with tour guide coordination for the Middle and Upper School Offices
• keep waiting areas clean and organized
• open and sort mail, including daily filing
• perform other duties as assigned

 
Important qualifications: Comfort and experience with office technology, excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team.  This position will provide excellent preparation for positions in admissions, development, alumni affairs, student services or at any non-profit organization.
 
This is a temporary position.  The job starts on September 6, 2016 (with the addition of 2-3 training days during the week of August 29) and ends on February 3, 2017.
 
The work hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM; Friday 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (36 hours/week).
 
It is a salaried position and Trinity provides full medical and dental benefits, as well as paid holidays and lunch on each work day.
 
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Trinity School seeks candidates who will add to the diversity of our school community.