Student Services Associate at Vistamar School
About the Employer
Vistamar School is a warm and welcoming college preparatory, co-educational, independent day school that serves a diverse population of approximately 260 students, grades 9-12. Roughly 35% of our students participate in our generous Moderated Tuition program (financial aid), and approximately 50% of our students self-identify as students of color. We seek to attract and retain faculty and staff who bring diversity of thought and culture to our school community, and who are committed to providing an inclusive environment for the respectful exchange of multiple perspectives. Vistamar School is a community of over 60 full-time employees and is seeking a Student Services Associate to join our team. Vistamar School is located in the South Bay at the cross- section of El Segundo, Redondo Beach, and Hawthorne. The school is well-served by public transportation, including a Metro rail station and nearby freeway interchanges. Compensation and benefits package is competitive with other Los Angeles area independent schools.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Student Services Associate represents Vistamar School to the public by providing the first impression of the School to prospective families and visitors. The position requires working on campus five days per week. The candidate must be comfortable working with our community members and with the fast-paced environment of a school. This is a full-time, non-exempt position primarily supporting the Student Services team. This position will be responsible for providing stellar customer service, answering and directing phone calls, welcoming and checking in visitors, working with the Assistant Head of School regarding attendance, making phone calls to the families of absent students, along with other ancillary duties. The successful candidate should have some experience working in an educational environment. Regular hours, Monday-Friday, are 7:30am-4pm; overtime may be required. A competitive hourly wage, lunch program, generous benefits, including retirement plan, paid time off (PTO), school breaks, and federal holidays are included. We believe in providing growth opportunities to each faculty and staff member. Ongoing professional development is encouraged.
Requirements / Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED required, additional education a plus.
- Experience working in an educational environment is highly desirable.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and protect sensitive information.
- Verbal and written proficiency in English required. Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with standard office management, record keeping, filing, and equipment use.
- Proficiency with technology, including Google & Microsoft Office Suites.
- Keyboard at a rate of at least 55 words per minute.
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three (3) Professional References
- A valid CA Driver’s License
Requirements / Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED required, additional education a plus.
- Experience working in an educational environment is highly desirable.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and protect sensitive information.
- Verbal and written proficiency in English required. Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with standard office management, record keeping, filing, and equipment use.
- Proficiency with technology, including Google & Microsoft Office Suites.
- Keyboard at a rate of at least 55 words per minute.
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three (3) Professional References
- A valid CA Driver’s License
Comments and Other Information
Vistamar School is a 501c3 non-profit corporation which does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin or sexual orientation in administration of our educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment, and athletic and other school administered programs.
Comments and Other Information
Vistamar School is a 501c3 non-profit corporation which does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin or sexual orientation in administration of our educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment, and athletic and other school administered programs.