Description
ACCEL Schools is seeking a friendly, energetic and ethical School Office Manager to manage all office functions and act as the first point of contact for students, parents and the general public interested at Eastland Preparatory Academy.
Eastland Preparatory Academy is a public charter school providing a continuous EK-8th grade education, offering hands-on, project-based learning with character education and a variety of specialty subjects, clubs, and sports.
The School Office Manager reports to and works collaboratively with the Principal to receive inquiries about the school, maintain accurate student records, assist with human resource needs, and fulfill all clerical needs.
Responsibilities:
- Work with school leadership to meet goals, create a welcoming and team-oriented atmosphere, and build an open and honest culture in line with company values.
- Manage school-wide phone, email, and in-person communications.
- Implement registration, badging and visiting procedures for parents and guests.
- Assist with school events such as Parent Orientation, Open House, school outings, and field trips.
- Ensure a clean and welcoming environment is maintained.
- Support student enrollment goal and retention processes.
- Input student and staff data into the appropriate systems.
- Request and obtain records for newly enrolled students.
- Achieve compliance with all federal, state, local and school student record-keeping requirements.
- Perform administrative support functions.
- Maintain appropriate levels of office supplies and other material inventory.
- Log and report issues pertaining to office equipment, technology, custodial, and facilities.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of human resource processes.
- Actively participate in school staff meetings, committee meetings and professional development events.
Requirements:
- Associate’s degree: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum two (2) years’ office management experience.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Experience learning and mastering new computer programs.
- High quality written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
- Professional, punctual and self-motivated.
- Understanding and ability to manage confidential information.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
- Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI).
- Experience working in an education setting preferred.
Benefits:
- Compensation: $43,888 per year.
- Life benefits – time & peace of mind: Paid time off, Retirement contributions, Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance, Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child), Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations.
- Health benefits – stay well & thrive: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary short-term disability insurance, Voluntary long-term disability insurance.