STUDENT & PARENT RECEPTION
COLLEGE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Position Description
ST EDWARD’S COLLEGE ASPIRATION STATEMENT
St Edward’s College aspires to provide students with a liberating education that empowers them to build a better world for all.
St Edward’s College is a faith-filled community. We are committed to growth and strive for equity and excellence.
St Edward’s College promotes a safe and inclusive learning community, committed to fostering right relationships and the well-being of students and staff.
St Edward’s College inspires students to be compassionate, curious, respectful and autonomous learners.
St Edward’s College students demonstrate resilience, discipline and perseverance on their learning journey.
THE POSITION VISION & VALUES
College Administrative Support personnel play a crucial role in ensuring the College delivers excellence in Catholic education, aligned with the ethos and values of Edmund Rice Education Australia.
The Student and Parent Reception position provides highly professional administrative and organisational support to students, families and St Edward’s College staff.
A key responsibility of this position is to deliver exceptional customer service to students and their families in a welcoming, safe and inclusive manner.
It is expected that staff in this position work collaboratively as part of a larger team and will be called upon to provide relief in other College Administrative Support positions, as directed by the Principal and the Executive Assistant to the Principal.
The Student and Parent Reception models the vision and values of the College by:
• Demonstrating support for the philosophy and values of the College.
• Fostering the charism of Edmund Rice as expressed through the EREA Charter and its Touchstones.
• Modelling high professional standards which accords with the EREA Code of Conduct.
• Supporting College policies and programs.
• Demonstrating loyalty to professional colleagues.
• Participating in the EREA Formation programs.
EREA CODE OF CONDUCT
All staff are expected to:
• Always conduct themselves with professionalism and in line with the EREA Code of Conduct and all St Edward’s College Policies and Procedures.
• Be a positive voice of support for the school with existing and prospective families, staff and others in the community.
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Has an affinity with and appreciation for the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice and the EREA Charter Touchstones.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, Compass and the Adobe suite with the ability to learn new software and an aptitude for learning new skills and increasing professional knowledge.
• Confidence in dealing with a range of people with an understanding of the importance in exercising confidentiality, discretion and initiative.
• Outstanding organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically in a fast-paced environment.
• A courteous, engaging and efficient manner, with a customer service focus and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team and autonomously.
• A commitment to the ongoing and proactive protection and safeguarding of children and a NSW Working with Children Clearance number, or willingness to obtain.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage all enquires through the College switchboard.
• Manage Student reception enquiries including the management of the College Information email address.
• Manage student attendance.
• Extended Leave Letters.
• Process ID cards for students.
• Providing a first point of contact for students with regards to Sick Bay & First Aid.
• Provide administrative support for the College mobile phone policy.
• Receipting of monies and petty cash.
• Issue & maintain casual keys and register.
• Manage incoming & outgoing mail daily.
• Organisation of catering requirements for college functions under the direction of Executive Assistant to the Principal.
• Maintain / order catering supplies for ERC kitchen and staff room.
• Preparation & allocation of Year 7 lockers.
• Liaise with College Enrolments & Marketing team to assist with organising College events.
• Assist key College staff in the administrative processes related to evacuations and lock down.
• Assist non-teaching staff with ordering of stationery.
• Maintain EpiPen & Asthma kit register.
• Manage Medical Alert Action Plans.
• Annually apply for student concession card with Transport NSW.
ABOUT ST EDWARD’S COLLEGE
The College was founded by the Christian Brothers and has been educating boys on the Central Coast since 1953, and is governed by EREA NSW Colleges Limited. The College provides a wonderfully rich education which is authentic to the values which underpin the touchstones for schools conducted in the traditions of Blessed Edmund Rice the founder of Christian Brothers schools worldwide. These touchstones being: Liberating Education, Gospel Spirituality, Inclusive Community and Justice and Solidarity.
St Edward’s first and foremost is a Catholic School which provides students with relevant and engaging opportunities to deepen their faith and spirituality. Students are encouraged to look beyond themselves
putting their faith into action. Through involvement in our social justice program students are challenged to become socially conscious, counter-cultural in their thinking and empowered to contribute positively to society through the promotion of inclusivity, justice and solidarity.
Our Aspiration Statement articulates the type and quality of educational experiences that we offer our students. We aim to provide students with opportunities to develop skills of critical and creative thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration, in a safe learning environment in which they are challenged, nurtured and inspired to be the best that they can be.
“A learning community in which young people are challenged, nurtured and inspired to be the best that they can be.”
info@stedwards.nsw.edu.au
