Front Desk Coordinator

Front Desk Coordinator

Cotting School Cotting School - Lexington, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Jun 1, 2026

The Front Desk Coordinator is the welcoming face and central hub of the Cotting School community. As the first point of contact for faculty, staff, students, parents, and visitors, this role plays a vital part in creating a positive and organized front office experience. We are seeking a professional, friendly, and highly organized individual who thrives in a dynamic school environment, can skillfully manage multiple priorities, and understands the importance of discretion and confidentiality.

• Provide phone and in-person reception to faculty, staff, parents, and visitors in a professional, friendly, and courteous manner
• Maintain daily student attendance records and monitor the arrival and dismissal times of students
• Manage school district transportation lists and contact information; assist in coordinating daily arrival and dismissal
• Schedule appointments and maintain the vision and dental clinic calendar
• Provide ongoing administrative support to Health Services and Student Support teams
• Organize and distribute direct therapy service information and attendance to the appropriate school districts
• Maintain and update the student database in collaboration with the administrative staff
• Perform additional general administrative duties as assigned

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

209-day position, includes school year and summer school session

Competitive salary determined by the School

Benefits provided in accordance with the agreement and the Cotting School’s policy

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $48,000 to $55,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

• Support Staff >
  Administrative Assistant
• Support Staff >
  Receptionist

• Minimum of three (3) years of receptionist or clerical office experience and/or formal training in business or secretarial studies
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Reliability and punctuality are essential, as the Front Desk Coordinator is responsible for ensuring seamless daily operations and serving as the first point of contact for students, staff, and visitors
• Professional and friendly demeanor with the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent computer proficiency
• Strong multitasking skills in a busy front office setting
• Successful completion of Criminal Offender Record Information (C.O.R.I.) background check, fingerprinting, and drug screening
• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred
• Bachelor degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

There are no application questions required for this job posting.

• Althea Ioakimidis
• 453 Concord Avenue
• Lexington, Massachusetts 02421
• Phone:
• Email: aioakimidis