Administrative Associate in Baltimore, Maryland at THE SEED SCHOOL OF MARYLAND INC

School Profile

The SEED School of Maryland is a statewide, public, college-preparatory boarding school that opened in August 2008. The school educates and boards 400 students in grades six through twelve. The SEED School is an extraordinary educational opportunity for students across the state to receive a tuition-free, college-preparatory, boarding education.

The SEED School of Maryland combines a rigorous and engaging academic curriculum with life skills and enrichment activities to provide students with a thoughtfully balanced learning and living experience. Students and their families commit to a seven-year educational program that offers small class sizes, high quality teaching and learning experiences, mentoring, community service, and extracurricular activities such as sports and arts.

The SEED School is centered around its character values: compassion, growth, gratitude, perseverance, integrity, respect for oneself and others, and responsibility. The SEED School staff are in partnership with parents, families, and communities to guide and support student success. The school follows a typical academic school year calendar.

SEED Network

SEED is the pioneering national network of public, college-preparatory boarding schools, offering a unique 24-hour, 5-day per week learning environment. Our tuition-free schools, the first of their kind in the U.S., are intentionally designed to serve traditionally underserved students. Supported by The SEED Foundation, we operate in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Miami, and Los Angeles. The Foundation's College Transition & Success (CTS) team provides comprehensive support to SEED graduates from junior year through college graduation. SEED's success has gained recognition from media outlets like 60 Minutes and The New York Times, and former President Obama has lauded it as "a true success story." Learn more at www.seedfoundation.com.

Position Summary

The SEED School of Maryland is seeking a professional, organized, and welcoming Administrative Associate to support daily front office operations and provide administrative support to the Administration Department.

This position serves as one of the first points of contact for students, families, staff, visitors, and community members. The Administrative Associate plays an important role in maintaining a welcoming, safe, organized, and responsive school environment while supporting daily school operations.

This is a salaried non-exempt position. The salary range is $40,000 to $45,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. The employee remains eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Administrative Associate will support front office and administrative operations, including:

• Serving as a primary front office contact for students, families, staff, visitors, and community members
• Answering, screening, and routing phone calls and inquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Greeting visitors and supporting student and visitor check in and check out procedures
• Monitoring and maintaining visitor management and student authorization systems
• Supporting student, family, and staff communication as needed
• Maintaining accurate records and handling confidential student, family, and staff information with discretion
• Providing administrative support including filing, mail distribution, calendar updates, document preparation, and data entry
• Scheduling and preparing conference rooms for meetings
• Supporting meeting logistics, schoolwide activities, family events, and special projects
• Ordering, organizing, and maintaining office supplies and inventory
• Assisting with general administrative tasks assigned by school leadership
• Promoting a welcoming, respectful, and professional front office environment

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• High school diploma required
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of three years of customer service, front office, or administrative experience
• Experience in a school, nonprofit, youth serving, or community based environment preferred
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced school environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Professional demeanor when interacting with students, families, staff, visitors, and community members
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using technology based systems

Schedule

This is a full time, in person position. The schedule will be based on the school’s operational needs. Some support may be required for schoolwide events, family events, meetings, or special projects.