Front Desk Admin

About the School - York Prep School: York Preparatory School is a New York City independent school committed to creating a nurturing environment that challenges and supports each student in a diverse and inclusive setting. Compassionate and accessible educators guide our students through a traditional and rigorous curriculum while employing a range of innovative techniques to cultivate each individual student’s skills, abilities, and interests. York strives to educate the whole child, meeting each student where they are, and supporting them as they grow into lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Front Desk Admin to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita: Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".

About the Role:

We are seeking a professional and highly organized Front Desk / Reception & Administrative Coordinator to serve as the first point of contact for students, families, faculty, and visitors. In this key role, you will manage daily reception operations while providing essential administrative support across student records, transportation, and general office functions. You will play an integral part in coordinating school programs, events, meetings, and graduation and senior activities, while also overseeing office administration and supplies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities throughout the academic year, with strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with staff, leadership, and external partners.

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Who We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional with prior experience in a school environment or administrative office, although strong customer service or general administrative experience will also be highly valued. The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma (or equivalent) and demonstrate excellent organizational and administrative skills, along with strong written and verbal communication abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, is essential. You will be confident managing multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously, maintaining accurate records, and working efficiently in a fast-paced environment. A professional demeanor, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask effectively are key to succeeding in this role.

How to Apply: Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 12th April 2026

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.