School Administrative Assistant (Main Office) at Southlake Christian Academy Inc – Huntersville, North Carolina

Please complete all application steps. Only interest submitted via the online job portal will be considered. The tentative timeline includes interviews starting in March 2026 with the goal of making a job offer by April 2026.

School Administrative Assistant – Main Office (AY 2026-2027)
NOTE: 10-month position; salary may be annualized and paid for over 12 months
Start Date: Based on agreement; new academic year starts on August 3, 2026
Coed Day School, Grades JK-12, 725 Students 13820 Hagers Ferry Road, Huntersville, NC www.southlakechristian.org

Mission
SouthLake Christian Academy exists for the sake of God’s glory and mission; proclaiming the gospel, educating and discipling the whole person in all aspects of God’s reality.

A Thriving Christian School in an Idyllic Setting near Charlotte
SouthLake Christian Academy was founded in 1994 as a ministry of SouthLake Presbyterian (PCA) Church. The school started with just 23 students in grades K-3, and now enrolls 725 students in junior kindergarten through 12th grade. As the school has grown, it has broadened its program to now offer a rigorous academic program, outstanding athletics, and a deep commitment to the arts. While it is significantly larger than it was at the time of its founding, SLCA retains a smaller-school atmosphere, where all members of the community are known by name and where the distinct academic, personal, and spiritual needs of students are supported.

The vision of SouthLake Christian is that Christ may be preeminent in all things. Because of this, the SLCA community sees the school as a mission, where students are taught the gospel of Jesus Christ through daily instruction in God’s Word and integration of biblical principles into every academic, artistic, athletic, service and social endeavor. It is the school’s hope that each student and family that comes to SouthLake Christian will come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

We are accepting applications for Administrative Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The upcoming vacancy is in the main office of the school, supporting primarily the Upper School. The hiring list will be used to fill immediate and future vacancies.

INTERVIEWS
Top candidates will be invited to the next round of the selection process. The first round of interviews may be scheduled as early as the week of March 16, 2026, prior to the spring break closure from March 23-27, 2026.

DESCRIPTION
A School Administrative Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clerical, bookkeeping and other financial duties under the general direction of a Principal or Department Director, and performs related duties as required in a JK-12 school setting. Incumbents are expected to perform the full range of clerical and administrative functions requiring moderate independent judgement to ensure the assigned duties are met.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
This role is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with strong communication and time management skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to exercise a high degree of integrity and professionalism. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a JK-12 school setting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Represents SouthLake Christian Academy using excellent written and oral communication skills through emails, GroupMe and phone calls, often involving independent judgment, initiative, and discretion.
2. Welcomes visitors to the school by monitoring the main office entrance.
3. Maintains relationships with all offices throughout the school and attends events as requested by direct manager.
4. Maintains positive relationships with parents, students, and staff.
5. Maintains cell phone infraction, absentee and tardy spread sheet.
6. Assists substitutes with their lesson plans, rosters, and room keys.
7. Manages school calendar, providing timely and accurate information to parents.
8. Provides administrative support for various committee meetings when assigned.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent is required.
Two (2) years of experience in a progressively responsible administrative support role, preferably in an educational setting.
Evidence of commitment to a local church is required.

COMPETENCIES
Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, FACTS, and other database programs.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Excellent organizational skills with multi-tasking capability.
Meeting, calendar, time, and event management experience.
Ability to handle confidential information and act with discretion.

COMPENSATION
Salary is negotiable based on individual qualifications and will be set within range of the administrative support roles.

BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan with 2% matching after one year of service
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discount for enrolled children at Southlake Christian Academy

NEXT STEPS
The selection process may include one or more rounds of interviews. All communications and invitations will be sent electronically, so please provide a current email address and check your email periodically.

Thank you for your interest! If you have questions, please contact the hiring manager, Upper School Principal – Becky Makla, at bmakla@southlakechristian.org or Jennifer Ramos in Human Resources at jramos@southlakechristian.org.