Part Time School Secretary - St. Frances of Rome - Cicero - Vic. III

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The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years. 

At St. Frances of Rome School, our front office is the heartbeat of our faith-filled community. Located in Cicero, Illinois, we provide an environment where children grow as saints, scholars, and compassionate leaders. We believe that every interaction—whether a morning greeting or a helpful phone call—shapes the experience of our students and families.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Be the Welcoming Face: Greet visitors, school families, and students with genuine warmth both in person and on the phone. You will open the door for guests when they ring the bell, answer questions, and ensure everyone connects with the right person.
• Keep Operations Humming: Manage day-to-day office communication by handling emails on behalf of the school office, routing messages quickly, and ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Own the Data & Records: Keep our database pristine by entering student updates, managing transfers, and creating, organizing, and archiving physical and digital files for students, families, and faculty.
• Support Our Families: Review daily attendance entries and follow up immediately with teachers if records are missing. Connect with parents to check on absent students and accurately record tardies.
• Guard Our Community's Trust: Maintain absolute confidentiality and discretion regarding student records, internal office matters, and everyday activities.

What You Bring to the Team

• A People-First Mindset: You genuinely enjoy helping others, have great communication skills, and bring positive energy to a front desk.
• Exceptional Trustworthiness: You understand the vital importance of privacy, integrity, and discretion in a school environment.
• Tech-Savviness: You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable learning database tools (experience with PowerSchool is a huge plus!).
• Adaptability: You can easily shift gears from answering a phone call to filing paperwork without losing your stride.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• A Historic & Meaningful Mission: Join a community dedicated to faith-based education and character building in Cicero.
• Predictable Schedule: Ideal schedule for those looking for school-hours employment that leaves your evenings and weekends free.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive team entirely dedicated to the safety and success of our students.

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has an hourly range of $15.00 - $16.50. An employee’s pay within the hourly range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.