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Office Administrator

$65k per year

Ottawa Jewish Community School

We are seeking a dedicated, proactive, and highly organized Office Administrator to join our

administrative team. This key role acts as a central hub for school operations, serving as a vital

point of contact for students, families, and faculty while providing comprehensive administrative

support. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, tech-savvy professional who is warm,

composed under pressure, and capable of balancing daily frontline logistics with critical

background operational processes.

Position Overview

This full-time role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a dynamic environment and is

passionate about efficient school operations. Working at the center of our school community,

you will support faculty, students, and families by ensuring smooth daily logistics, managing key

administrative processes, and maintaining compliance with school and Ministry requirements.

This position requires a high degree of collaborative coordination to ensure seamless front office

operations and a welcoming environment for all.

Key Responsibilities

Student Support & Frontline Care

  • Provide day-to-day support for students visiting the front office.
  • Administer basic first aid and manage student health needs in coordination with parents

and school staff.

  • Maintain accurate student medical records, including allergies and medications.

Communication & Liaison

Serve as the primary liaison for parent inquiries, ensuring timely, warm, and effective

communication.

  • Relay important messages accurately between parents, students, and teachers.
  • Respond to operational messages and emails in a prompt, professional manner.

Faculty Support & Coverage Management

Coordinate daily and long-term faculty coverage, including the scheduling of substitute

and occasional teachers.

  • Provide administrative assistance to faculty regarding schedules, procedures, supplies,

and general information.

  • Manage scheduling for professional development and recurring school events.

Administrative Operations & Ministry Compliance

  • Monitor and record daily student attendance, tracking late arrivals and early dismissals.
  • Maintain up-to-date student emergency contact information.
  • Manage student documentation for field trips, permissions, and special programs.
  • Maintain procedural documentation and systematically organize digital files in shared

drives.

Operations, Procurement & Logistics Coordinate school deliveries, tracking orders and managing fulfillment.

  • Track and manage purchases for general office and school-wide supplies, while

maintaining vendor contact lists.

  • Support food services and catering logistics as required.
  • Coordinate directly with custodial staff for maintenance and event set-up needs.
  • Assist staff with event logistics and support recurring school programs.
  • Oversee administrative account credential management and vendor communications.

Security & Safety Protocols

Support campus security with responsibilities related to school safety, including

management of access control systems, two-way radios, and security camera

monitoring.

  • Assist with safety drills, emergency protocols, and student dismissal procedures.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in administration, preferably in a school or child-focused,

educational setting.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal capabilities.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with close attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and remain composed in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and digital tools for communication

and scheduling.

  • Demonstrated ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
  • Proficiency in English is required; the ability to communicate in French and/or Hebrew is

a strong asset.

Position Details

  • Start Date: Immediately
  • Salary: $65,000 – $75,000, commensurate with experience

To apply, please submit your résumé and cover letter to Vice Principal, Melissa

Thompson at: ***email_hidden***.

Vacancy posted 22 days ago
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