Job Description

About Fraser Academyx (FAx)
Fraser Academy is a school located in the heart of Kitsilano in Vancouver, dedicated to serving children with language-based learning differences like dyslexia. FAx is the outreach arm of school and we aim to serve the 1 in 5 people in the larger community who learn differently. We provide remedial programs for individuals, training for educators and educational consulting services. Our remedial services for learners include Orton Gillingham instruction, remedial math, executive functioning coaching and NILD educational therapy. We also hold workshops for educators and schools in Orton-Gillingham certified instruction, executive function in the classroom, wellness in the classroom and inclusive education. We also provide consulting for families to facilitate a clearer understanding or learning profiles and how they can be applied in schools.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a proven Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team. Do you have a passion to provide outstanding administrative support to a growing organization? Do you thrive on ensuring the administrative responsibilities of the organization take place efficiently, accurately, and proactively? Are you a self-starter who has the skill to assess the efficiency of systems and develop ways to improve them? If these attributes describe you, we encourage you to apply!
Position Type: Full-time (11:00am-7:00pm - Monday to Thursday, 8:00-4:00 pm Friday), Summer and Non-programming days hours 7:45-3:45 pm unless otherwise specified by the ED Reports to: Executive Director, FAx
Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and FAx team and the Executive Director of Training and Learning
• Greet and direct students and families in the after school program
• Manage absences and rescheduling sessions for families
• Be the point of contact for FAx inquiries (phone and email)
• Follow-up with families for registration details and to confirm sessions
• Manage and organize data from registrations and inquiries in all areas of programming including learner programs, teacher training and early literacy screening
• Coordinate events such as workshops, community education nights and gatherings
• Order and manage office and teaching supplies
• Provide administrative support for spring and summer camps
• Support communications to families and marketing
• Assist with other tasks as needed

Competencies:

• High degree of professionalism
• Highly organized
• Accurate and efficient data management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to multi-task and switch from task to task easily
• Friendly and approachable to families, faculty and staff
• Collaborative and enjoys working in a team environment
• Solution and service driven
• Enthusiastic learner

Requirements:

• 2 to 3 years experience in a similar role - preferably in a school setting
• Experience working with children
• Post-secondary education in administration or related field is an asset
• Understanding students with learning differences is an asset
• First-aid certification or is willing to complete the training

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter addressed to Erin Kline, Executive Director, FAx. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
FAx offers an exceptional and stimulating environment, along with competitive employment packages, including salary ($46,350-$56,650 dependent on experience).
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you!