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Job Title


Administrative Assistant


Company : Robert Half


Location : Parsippany, NJ


Created : 2026-02-11


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Description A reputable educational organization is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support school leadership and keep daily operations running smoothly. This role requires someone highly organized, professional, and comfortable multitasking in a busy school environment. Responsibilities include: + Welcoming visitors, checking identification, and maintaining a professional front desk atmosphere + Answering and directing phone calls, taking messages as needed + Keeping the front office and lobby neat and orderly + Tracking daily attendance for staff and students and submitting reports to HR + Assisting faculty with administrative tasks such as copying, distributing notices, and preparing documents + Helping parents navigate the schoolu2019s online portal + Ensuring compliance with signu2011in procedures and security systems + Coordinating room bookings, updating the schoolwide calendar, and managing the VPu2019s schedule + Supporting safety procedures, including fire drill attendance and missingu2011student response steps + Partnering with custodial staff for school events + Sending schoolwide communications when approved + Processing business office forms and routing documents for signatures + Entering and tracking staff timeu2011off requests in ADP + Performing additional duties as needed Requirements Qualifications: + High school diploma required; additional office or administrative experience preferred + Strong multitasking skills and ability to work in a fastu2011paced school setting + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Solid computer skills, including internet research and general office software TalentMatchu00ae Robert Half is the worldu2019s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.