Office Manager in Education (closed)

Zion, IL
19/hr-22/hr compensation
Recruiter Comment: Now Hiring!!
Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  •  Provides exceptional support to the Principal and performs tasks in an efficient, professional and timely manner
  • Ensures that the school is in compliance and meets all deadlines, requirements, etc.
  • Interacts frequently with staff, parents, students, instructors, visitors and community members
  • Updates all records and maintains detailed filing system, including student information management systems (i.e. attendance, grades, health records, etc.)
  • Ensures the timely delivery of messages and transmittal  of confidential information; adheres strictly to the policy of maintaining confidentiality (i.e. responsible for the maintenance, care, security and integrity of student records)
  • Facilitates the ordering and receiving supplies for the office and school (i.e. purchase order process)
  • Provides Tier 1 tech support
  • Oversees the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility
  • Establishes and maintains the organization of the school office
  • Performs other duties and task as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Detailed oriented and organized
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to timelines
  • Ability to develop and maintain budgets
  • Experienced with computers including software (such as Excel) and student information management systems (i.e. Powerschool and Impact)
  • Ability to evaluate and improve processes
  • Ability to perform responsible, accurate and timely clerical work
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
  • Type at least 40-50 WPM
  • Able to establish and maintain professional relationships
  • Can communicate accurately, courteously and effectively orally and in writing to different audiences

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications, databases, intranet and internet usage.
  • Demonstrates strong written and verbal skills.
  • Exhibits a professional demeanor.
  • Ability to express self effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Experience in development and implementation procedures.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict timelines.
  • Detail oriented and highly organized.
  • Comfortable interacting with internal and external customers
  • Ability to defuse situation and get other organized to meet project expectations 
  • High degree of initiative and independent judgment.
  • Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with public and staff in a personable and professional manner. 
  • Maintains a high level of energy and a consistent positive attitude.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience as a Office Manager or senior receptionist with 5 + years in a school setting preferred.
  • 
  • Associates degree

Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment.  Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. 

Majority of work performed in a general office environment.  Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties.  Also requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.

Knowledge of Powerschool is a must.

Hours are 7:45AM-4:14PM

Please attatch resume.