General Summary: Maria High School is a Catholic, college preparatory high school for young women
which offers a challenging academic program that responds to individual interests and needs. The
faculty and staff, omitted to the pursuit of excellence, provide a caring, respectful environment which
inspires each student to live her faith, discover her gifts and cultivate life-long relationships. Maria
woman make a difference in the world. The Administrative Assistant will provide secretarial (clerical)
support to the high school principal and provide assistance with the effective and efficient operation of
the office.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
 Process incoming mail – Sort, prioritize, and route as directed
 Process outgoing mail – Prepare, organize, and mail as directed
 Word processing as needed – typing, printing, and reviewing documents
 Prepare and distribute agendas and minutes as needed
 Record and distribute minutes of principal's team meetings as needed
 Assist in the planning and set-up of Report Card Pick-up
 Create and design the Principal’s Newsletter
 Produce and mail the Honor Roll lists to grade schools and parishes
 Assist in the process of grade entry and report card production and distribution
 Facilitate preparations for Graduation Week Ceremonies as needed by the Principal
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Qualifications:                 
 Must have at least 2 years clerical work experience
 Must be organized, accurate and detailed oriented
 Must possess a strong customer service attitude and good communication skills
 Self starter, trouble shooter, and independent

Before applying for position please read below:

 This position is a part of the Steans Center’s Catholic Schools Initiative Program. The program
requires bi-monthly CSS 101: Catholic Social Teaching and Reflection class sessions to occur
every other Friday from 12-2p.
 Must be Federal work study eligible - If you have completed a FAFSA, you may be eligible to
participate in the Federal Work Study program.  If you are uncertain of your eligibility, please
contact DePaul Central at 312 362 8091 for assistance.
 Site is located off campus.  You must provide your own transportation.  Maria High School is
located at 6727 S. California Ave.

Please contact CSI Program Assistant, Christina Ricordati (cricorda@depaul.edu) for more
information.