Receptionist (Part-Time)
Roycemore School seeks a part-time receptionist for the 2025-2026 school year. Now in its 110th year, Roycemore is a highly regarded, co-educational independent school for students from 3 years old through 12th grade. Located in Evanston, Illinois, on the north side of Chicago, Roycemore enjoys a long-standing relationship with Northwestern University.
The Receptionist is expected to be a role model, promote professional practices, and embody the values and mission of Roycemore School. This position reports to the Director of Finance & Operations and is responsible for matters relating to school operations, as delegated by the Head of School. These include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following areas:
Areas of Responsibility
- Serve as the primary point of contact by answering incoming phone calls and directing inquiries appropriately
- Monitor building access by admitting visitors through the main entrance and underground garage
- Welcome and check in/out visitors, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to security protocols
- Stay informed of after-school programs and activities to assist with timely and safe student pick-up
- Provide basic care and support for students who are sick or injured
- Act as an emergency point of contact, maintaining open, responsive communication with staff, parents, and students in urgent situations
- Ensure the building is cleared of unsupervised students at the end of the school day, confirming that remaining students are with authorized adults
- Conduct nightly security walk-throughs of the first floor, verifying that all doors and entry points are properly locked and secured
- Maintain general office filing systems and ensure timely organization of documents
- Provide front desk coverage during events as needed
- Proofread written materials for the Communications and Development departments to ensure clarity and accuracy
- Organize, process, and manage school-wide mailings and postal needs
- Sort and distribute incoming mail to appropriate departments and individuals
- Assist with maintaining accurate daily attendance records and related documentation
- Update and manage student information in accordance with school policies and confidentiality standards
- Oversee office supply inventory and fulfill staff supply requests throughout the school year
- Manage branded materials including letterhead, envelopes, and business cards
- Maintain and troubleshoot office equipment such as postage machine, fax, and copiers; monitor supply levels and service needs
- Provide administrative support to school leadership and staff across various departments
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head of School to support the overall mission and operations of the school
Qualifications
- Previous experience preferred
- Knowledge of current office practices and procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google programs and ability to learn new software applications
- Knowledge of and ability to use the internet and web-based systems
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and prioritize work
- Foster a welcoming, positive, and inclusive attitude
- Exemplary interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and distinctly with staff, students, parents, and outside agencies
Compensation: $16.50-$22.00/hour (no benefits)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 3:00-6:00 pm
Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of Interest, resume, list of references to Michael Youakim, Director of Finance & Operations, at myouakim@roycemoreschool.org.