Administrative Assistant - Ohio Connections Academy

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Based at our Columbus or Mason, Ohio office, the Administrative Assistant supports daily school operations with a primary focus on attendance, truancy, and student records. Key responsibilities include:

• Schedule and conduct truancy meetings with caretakers/guardians.
• Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and parent inquiries regarding student attendance.
• Send attendance and truancy notification letters to families at various stages of the process.
• Utilize pivot tables in Google Sheets to monitor student attendance trends and engagement.
• Perform mail merges to send out attendance notices to families.
• Request, receive, and process student records from other schools.
• Clock in and out students using the school’s attendance system.
• Coordinate with other schools to obtain required records.
• Call families and schools to follow up on enrollment.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• 1–2 years of administrative experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (Mail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.).
• Intermediate skill level in Excel/Google Sheets.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong interpersonal skills, customer-focused, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality (FERPA compliance).

Prospective Employee Benefits

Ohio Connections Academy offers competitive benefits including:

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule.