Office Manager

Responsibilities

• Serving as the primary contact for all of the school’s constituents in person, over the phone, and via email.
• Enrollment of new students and re-enrollment of current students
• Daily student attendance and daily student operational systems
• Maintaining up-to-date student information and student files
• Planning and supporting logistics and set up for school events and activities as needed

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills with teammates, teachers, students, families, and additional stakeholders.
• Organized and able to maintain key systems such as attendance, vendor deliveries, student documentation and paperwork.
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures.
• Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time and meet tight deadlines.
• Achieves accuracy and thoroughness when completing a task
• 1 to 3 years of teaching or school administrative office experience
• Spanish-speaking skills strongly preferred to support effective communication with our students, families, and community members.
• Bachelor’s degree required

Additional Information

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracts & retains top talent.

Compensation for this role is between $20.34 to $31.31 per hour. Most candidates who meet job description requirements will receive an offer of $20.34 - $22.00 per hour.

Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional development, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits

*A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.

At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.