Office Manager - Victoria, Canada - Glenlyon Norfolk School

Glenlyon Norfolk School

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Victoria, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Glenlyon Norfolk School (GNS) is an independent day school from JK-12 that is a caring and thriving community.

As one of a few IB World Continuum schools in Canada offering three International Baccalaureate Programmes, GNS is proud of its unique 'IB Advantage':
a 21st-Century education which educates the whole child and creates global thinkers.

Office Manager

Permanent, full-time position

Start:
immediate

Position Overview:

The Office Manager is responsible for overseeing the Senior School office which provides management oversight to student records and reception and works closely with the Middle School Executive Assistant to ensure alignment and effective front end office support for students, staff and parents.

Providing administrative support to teachers and the Senior School Leadership team, this position will also play a critical role in managing the teacher-on-call process, coordinating teacher substitutes and on-call coverage for the PW campus.

Demonstrating initiative and pride in performance, this role contributes positively to a respectful and productive work environment, and facilitates strong professional relationships with all stakeholders.

For a more detailed description of duties, please visit this link.

What You'll Bring

You have a strong administrative background and are a self starter with an ability to learn quickly, all while handling sensitive information with discretion.

You are highly organized and detail-oriented with a customer service approach that anticipates issues and operational needs.

You are a proficient and helpful team player with a demonstrated ability to work with many stakeholders and multiple departments simultaneously.

Five years experience in a high volume administrative role along with management experience is desired; however, a combination of education and experience may be considered.

Our "Must-Haves"

You will be a caring and compassionate individual who actively lives the GNS values of Truth, Courage, Caring, Individuality and Community.

You will demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and integrity, be driven to succeed, and always put relationships first.

You will have a natural ability to connect with others, be tactful and diplomatic in your approach, and know how to get things done.

Exceptional time management, strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines is essential to meet the high demands of this role.

Why work for GNS?

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