Office Manager
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Camden
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionUncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of
high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding
K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have
proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with
more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network
identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 53
schools serving more than 20,000 students in five cities: Boston,
Camden, New York City, Newark and Rochester. We are proud that
Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five
times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by
offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional
learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.
-Camden Prep currently manages four schools serving students in
grades K through 10 (growing to grade 12). We believe in strong
authentic relationships between teachers and students, supported by
effective school systems and an engaging instructional model that
enables students to flourish academically and personally. Camden
Prep is consistently the highest performing of all district or
Renaissance schools in Camden, NJ.Operations team members at
Uncommon work relentlessly to ensure that faculty maximizes time
and energy on student achievement. - They design, implement, and
refine systems that anticipate the needs of the school community. -
As a service-oriented team they solve problems, share best
practices across campuses, and respond to urgent needs. - They
partner to create an academic and cultural environment which
supports our ultimate goal: ensuring that every Uncommon student
will earn a college degree.Job DescriptionAt Uncommon, our Office
Managers (OMs) play a central role on our School Operations Teams
in ensuring that students, families, and staff have the information
and resources they need to succeed. In our schools, we have three
Office Managers: Office Manager - Communications, Office Manager -
Data & Systems, and Office Manager - Finance. All Office Managers
coordinate day-to-day operations systems and routines that allow
the school to run seamlessly. -Responsibilities of the Office
Manager - Communications include, but are not limited to, the
execution of: - -
- 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 neededResponsibilities of the Office Manager -
Data & Systems include, but are not limited to, the execution of: -
-
- Bill pay and accounting -
- Procurement and supply management for all student, staff, and
event supplies -
- Maintaining accurate Student Information Systems for the school
and local school system -
- Serving as the secondary contact for all of the school's
constituents in person, over the phone, and via email.
- Planning and supporting logistics and set up for school events
and activities as neededResponsibilities of the Office Manager -
Finance include, but are not limited to, the execution of the
following for our largest K-8 campuses and High Schools: - -
- Bill pay and accounting -
- Procurement and supply management for all student, staff, and
event supplies -
- Planning and supporting logistics and set up for school events
and activities as neededQualifications
- Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and
investment in our vision for being an anti-racist
organization.
- 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 -
- Bilingual language skills preferred, but not required
- Bachelor's degree requiredAdditional InformationOur people are
what makes us Uncommon. - -We believe our compensation philosophy
and benefits should reflect our values-equity, transparency, and
clarity-to enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and
reward their expertise. -Our staff receive best-in-class training,
coaching, and support to develop and operate mission-driven schools
that provide a high-quality education to our students and
families.Compensation for this position: -Most candidates who meet
job description requirements will receive an offer of $17.50-$18.93
The starting compensation for this role is between $17.50 and
$24.91 per hour. The starting pay will depend on various factors
including but not limited to relevant professional experience,
education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. To
receive an offer at the top of the range, candidates will need
significant experience in a directly aligned role. - Because we
value staff tenure in a role, we do not currently cap salary ranges
for current staff members. -Other Benefits:
- Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time and school breaks
(spring, winter, and summer) + additional sustainability half days
throughout the school year
- Extensive, best-in-class training and development - -
- Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans
- Pre-tax flexible spending and health saving accounts
- Financial planning & wellness
- New Jersey Pension program
- 529 college savings program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance
- Financial - planning tools and assistance
- Dependent Care FSA, back up childcare and daycare
discounts
- Paid leave of absence -
- Fully paid parental leave
- Fully paid medical leave
- Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
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- Mental health and counseling support + wellness
benefitsUncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse,
equitable, and inclusive organization that enables our students and
staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team
that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our
students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by
creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and
identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity
employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with
disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with
employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the
interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would
like to request an accommodation, please email
recruitment@uncommonschools.org.
Keywords: Uncommon Schools, Cherry Hill , Office Manager, Executive , Camden, New Jersey
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