Office Coordinator (2026-27)

About the role

United Schools is a nonprofit organization in Columbus, Ohio that operates open‑enrollment public charter schools serving grades K‑8. Its mission is to transform lives and communities through the power of education, with the vision that every child has an open door. The Office Coordinator serves on the operations team at the United Middle Main St. campus (grades 6‑8), handling front‑office duties such as attendance, record keeping, student files, and supplies while interacting with families, the community, and students. The role requires a detail‑oriented, personable individual who can juggle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment to support school‑level operations and advance educational opportunities for students.

Responsibilities

• Attendance tracking and record keeping
• Maintaining student files
• Managing office supplies
• Interfacing with families, the community, and students
• Supporting the operations team with front‑office tasks
• Juggling multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Requirements

• Mission‑driven: belief in transforming lives through education
• Growth mindset: belief in ability to grow and improve for self and students
• Relationship‑driven: building authentic relationships with students, families, colleagues
• Conscientiousness: professional, reliable, diligent, detail‑oriented
• Emotionally constant: maintaining calm while handling multiple priorities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Office‑related experience in an education agency (preferred)
• Prior experience working in urban schools or communities (preferred)

Skills

• Ability to complete multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Maturity and ability to work independently under pressure
• Openness to implementing frequent feedback from team members
• Effective communication with students, families, and colleagues
• Comfort with Google products for communication and job responsibilities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Eligibility to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS)

Pay

The starting salary for a new Office Coordinator is $35,000; the starting salary for other applicants will depend on professional experience and education level.

Schedule

This is a full‑time position with typical hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; occasional job‑related tasks may require work outside these hours.