School Administrative Assistant (AY 2026-27)

Department: Lower School

Reports To: Principal of Lower School

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)

Classification: Full-Time, 10-Month

Mission

SouthLake Christian Academy exists for the sake of God’s glory and mission; proclaiming the gospel, educating and discipling the whole person in all aspects of God’s reality.

Vision

That Christ may be preeminent in all things.

"And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent." — Colossians 1:18 (ESV)

Position Summary

We are accepting applications for School Administrative Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The upcoming vacancy is in the First Building of campus where the Chapel is located, supporting faculty and staff primarily in the First Building with additional support for Transportation and Admissions as needed.

INTERVIEWS

Top candidates will be invited to the next round of the selection process. Interviews are anticipated to take place in June 2026 with the goal of making a job offer in advance of the start of the new academic year in August 2026.

DESCRIPTION

A School Administrative Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clerical, bookkeeping and other financial duties under the general direction of a Principal or Department Director, and performs related duties as required in a JK-12 school setting. Incumbents are expected to perform the full range of clerical and administrative functions requiring moderate independent judgement to ensure the assigned duties are met.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

This role is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with strong communication and time management skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to exercise a high degree of integrity, professionalism, and flexibility to meet varying needs in the First Building of campus. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a JK-12 school setting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Represent SouthLake Christian Academy using excellent written and oral communication skills through emails, GroupMe and phone calls, often involving independent judgment, initiative, and discretion.

2. Welcome visitors to the school by monitoring the First Building entrance.

3. Maintain positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, and parents.

4. Assist substitutes with their rosters and room keys in the First Building.

5. Monitor school calendar, providing timely and accurate information to parents.

6. Provide administrative support for various school operations including First Building activities, Lower School, Fine Arts, Bus Operations, and Admissions.

7. Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent.

Two (2) years of experience in a progressively responsible administrative support role, preferably in an educational setting.

Evidence of commitment to a local church is required.

COMPETENCIES

• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, FACTS, and other database programs.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with multitasking capability.
• Meeting, calendar, time, and event management experience.
• Ability to handle confidential information and act with discretion.

COMPENSATION

Salary is negotiable based on individual qualifications and will be set within range of the administrative support roles.

BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with 2% matching after one year of service

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount for enrolled children at Southlake Christian Academy

NEXT STEPS

The selection process may include one or more rounds of interviews. All communications and invitations will be sent electronically, so please provide a current email address and check your email periodically.

If you have questions about the position, please contact the hiring manager, Lower School Principal – Mark Apgar, at [email protected].

For application support, contact Jennifer Ramos in Human Resources at [email protected]. Only interest submitted via the online job portal will be considered.

Main Office: (704) 949-2200, Summer hours are Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

About SouthLake Christian Academy Inc

SouthLake Christian Academy is an established JK-12 Christian school in the Lake Norman area of Charlotte, North Carolina. Our school has earned an excellent reputation for its unwavering dedication to Christian education, robust academic programs, and its focus on developing the character of its students. Our faculty and staff are instrumental in carrying out our mission and vision while demonstrating our core values of respect, integrity, kindness, and joy. To learn more, visit our website: www.southlakechristian.org.