FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL

Administrative Assistant

Anthony Catholic School - Des Moines, Iowa

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Anthony Catholic School is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and welcoming professional to fill our Administrative Assistant position for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to our mission and core values of academic excellence, faithful service, and love for all Christ's children. Fluency in both Spanish and English is highly preferred to ensure clear and inclusive communication with all of our families.

As the primary point of contact for our school community, you will create a positive, engaging, and collaborative front office environment. In this role, you will support school administrators, faculty, and families, ensuring smooth daily operations while seamlessly integrating Christian values into your daily interactions.

Front Office Hospitality: Greet and assist visitors, parents, and students with warmth and professionalism, serving as a joyful ambassador for the school.

Administrative Support: Assist school administrators and counselors with essential clerical duties, including answering phones, managing correspondence, and organizing files.

Financial & Record Management: Manage school financials, including processing purchases, handling purchase orders, maintaining accurate credit card logs, and managing staff employment records.

Partner closely with school leadership and faculty, maintaining open and effective communication with families to support a connected school community.

Actively support the Catholic mission of St. Anthony, model Christian values, and participate in school liturgies and community events as needed.

Maintain a safe, organized, and confidential office environment, ensuring all student and staff records are kept in accordance with school, diocesan, and state guidelines.

Embrace the mission of Catholic education, exemplify Gospel values, and believe in building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

excellent organizational abilities with a proven track record of managing multiple office priorities.

Technical Competence: Proficiency in basic office technology, Google Workspace/Microsoft Office tools, and school communication platforms.

Compliance: Must successfully pass a national criminal background check, fingerprinting, complete the Iowa mandatory reporter training for child abuse, and complete diocesan safe environment training (VIRTUS) prior to employment.

Standard office environment tasks, including prolonged sitting, typing, walking through the facility, and occasional lifting of office supplies up to 25 pounds.

Interested applicants should submit the following documents to Denise Mulcahy at View email address on click.appcast.io Type: Full-time

Support Staff Administrative Assistant

Support Staff Clerical

Support Staff Secretary

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Denise Mulcahy , Director of Teaching and Learning

Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io