FULL-TIME | $25/HR | CHICAGO, IL

The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School (O-School) is seeking a highly organized, friendly, and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to serve as a key part of our front office team. This is a full-time position with a pay rate of $25/hour and the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, supportive educational community serving bright students with complex emotional and learning needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Comfortable sitting and working at a computer for extended periods
• Capable of moving throughout a multi-room facility during the day

• Serve as the first point of contact at the front desk-warmly greeting students, families, staff, and visitors.
• Manage phone systems: direct calls, take messages, and respond to inquiries with professionalism and care.
• Monitor school entry and assist with attendance and student transportation coordination.
• Sort and distribute incoming/outgoing mail and deliveries.
• Maintain front office supplies and light inventory.
• Utilize the school’s electronic records system to file documents, generate and send reports, and handle confidential communications.
• Support departments including Admissions, Student Services, and the Diagnostic and Evaluation Center by preparing student files, distributing reports, and scheduling appointments.