Foundation Administrative Assistant

TCA was founded on the purpose of educating and developing the whole person for the glory of God, we integrate faith with learning because we believe God created us in His image to be lovers and learners of Him, of our neighbors and of all creation. Our students are challenged academically through rigorous curriculum in 21^st century classrooms. We are dedicated to preparing our students to pursue higher education at the country's most prestigious and challenging colleges and universities. Through a combination of called and caring teachers, low student turnover and active family involvement, the TCA experience is one of community. Families, faculty and students develop long-standing relationships built on a pursuit of excellence in every area and a shared commitment to Jesus Christ.

Trinity Christian Academy is looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable employee to join our education community who meets the following criteria:

• Has a desire to work in a private, independent, conservative, evangelical Christian college preparatory school
• Understands, supports and carries out the mission, philosophy and core values of TCA and be committed to instilling these Biblical truths in the lives of our students
• Is a born-again Christian with spiritual maturity in academic and leadership abilities that will enable them to teach God’s truth and be active in their local Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with TCA’s Mission Statement and growing in their personal walk with Christ
• Exhibits the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a Christian role model (1 Timothy 4:12) both in and out of school (Luke 6:40)
• Has a passion for their areas of specialty, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Welcomes the opportunity to disciple and mentor students, helping develop godly character in their lives

Trinity Christian Academy Foundation (Foundation) is seeking a dedicated team member and Christ follower to serve as the Administrative Assistant. The primary role of the Foundation is to oversee the management of all Foundation funds raised which further the mission of Trinity Christian Academy (TCA).  The gifts to the Foundation benefits students and faculty of TCA and leaves a legacy for future generations. Donations support a wide range of initiatives including Student Tuition Aid (STA), TCA campus and facilities enhancements, professional development for TCA faculty and support for athletic teams, fine arts and co-curricular programs. This is a 10-month position.  

General Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support for the TCA Foundation Executive Director and members of the Foundation team
• Manage the daily schedule for the Foundation Executive Director
• Answer phone calls, greet and assist visitors
• Retrieve and distribute Foundation mail and packages from TCA
• Set internal and external meetings - calendar invitations, secure location and coordinate other details
• Order and stock supplies for the Foundation office
• Liaison for office lease management
• Maintain vendor contracts for office equipment, repairs and supplies
• Create and maintain filing systems and other general office tasks
• Participate in weekly Foundation staff meetings
• Coordinate the Foundation annual staff retreat
• Assist with Foundation events (fundraising, capital campaign, donor engagement and alumni events)
• Assist with Foundation projects
• Set and coordinate meetings, communicate with members, record minutes and maintain records for TCA Foundation Board meetings
• Set meetings and communicate with members for TCA Foundation Investment Committee meetings
• Demonstrate the fruits of the spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) in daily work and interactions with colleagues and others

Required Education, Experience and Qualifications

• BA or BS, with preference for background in either Business, English, or any major with a significant writing component (e.g., Journalism)
• Prior experience working as administrative assistant
• Additional qualities include a strong orientation to job detail, ability to manage both short and long-term planning, and use of both diplomacy and discretion
• Have a willing heart for service (Ephesians 6:7)
• Agree with and support TCA’s Doctrinal, Biblical and Mission statements and Christian values

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements

• Normal physical demands of administrative assistant duties (including, but not limited to standing, reaching, stooping, squatting down, kneeling, and occasional lifting)
• Moving between buildings on and off-campus
• Able to work with constant interruptions
• Additional hours prior to, during and after events including evenings and weekend may be required
• Hospitable attitude 

Job Details

The intent of this posting is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

If you have applied for a position at TCA within the last 12 months, please contact Dina Brown and ask to have that application submitted for the new position that you are interested in. We encourage you to send a cover letter for the new position, as well as updated references and employment history, if applicable. Depending on the new position that you are applying for, we may have additional application questions that you will need to answer. If so, Dina will contact you.