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administrative assistant

Title posted on indeed.com - Administrative Assistant, Full-Time 12 pm to 8 pm Weekdays

Posted on August 07, 2026 by Employer details Ontario Virtual School

Job details

*Who Are We?* Ontario Virtual School is a veteran in the evolving field of e-learning. We have been operating as an accredited online high school since 2010. As a self-paced private school, we are proud to provide students from around the world the opportunity to receive a quality education, whenever, wherever, and however their schedule allows. Currently, we offer more than 160 credit courses from Grades 7through 12, with new courses in continual development. *What Do We Want?* We are looking to add an administrative assistant to our growing team. This person will work with the primary purpose of building our customer service and in-office support. Our team members are passionate about growth, innovation and collaboration. At OVS, we constantly strive to improve our program to better support our diverse range of students. If you have a growth mindset and thrive under pressure, you are probably a great fit for our team! _Our Ideal Candidate?_ ? Is fluent in English; French or Spanish an asset ? Has previous experience providing administrative support to a busy office ? Possesses superior communication and conflict resolution skills ? Is dedicated to supporting students from all backgrounds ? Is not afraid to ask questions (but is willing to dig for answers independently, too) ? Is an effective multi-tasker with strong time management abilities ? Is a proven self starter who is able to work independently with little supervision ? Is someone with a growth mindset who is looking to grow alongside us! *When Do We Want You?* Applications are due as soon as possible. We are looking to hire someone & begin training as soon as the right candidate has been discovered *What Will You Do?* o Provide front-line support, answering a wide variety of inquiries and concerns from students, parents, guidance counsellors, and partners through phone, email, and online chat o Assess different post-secondary pathways and provide recommendations to students regarding options based on their achievements and goals o Data entry within a learning management system as well as a post-secondary application portal o Provide efficient administrative support to the office, 200+ teachers and 30000+ students, as well as our team of directors and other office staff, as needed o Assist the existing administrative team with any other in-office tasks, as needed *Required Skills/Qualifications:* o *Completion of postsecondary education is required, OSSD highly valuable* o Superior customer service skills, including a strong comfort with conversing over the phone and a courteous, but efficient email manner. o 2+ years of experience in an administrative role. Experience in school settings is considered an asset. o A well-organized work style, including superior time management skills and a keen eye for detail o Willingness to adapt to a changing environment and an ability to prioritize tasks effectively o Familiarity with MS Office, Outlook, Google Drive, and Dropbox. WordPress is considered an asset. *How Do I Apply? *Please submit your resume and cover letter through Indeed. This is a full-time position, only those available for full time work are encouraged to apply Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.00 per year Benefits: * Dental care * Extended health care * Vision care Application question(s): * Do you have an OSSD, Ontario Secondary School Diploma? This is a high school diploma from Ontario ** not an equivalent nor a college diploma ** do you have a high school diploma from Ontario * At what school did you complete the OSSD? Work Location: In person