Uncommon Schools · 22 hours ago
Office Manager
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$20.34/hr - $31.31/hr
1+ years expUncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. The Office Manager plays a central role in ensuring that students, families, and staff have the information and resources they need to succeed, coordinating day-to-day operations and supporting various school functions.
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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
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 needed
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 needed
Qualification
Required
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
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Spanish-speaking skills strongly preferred to support effective communication with our students, families, and community members
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)
Financial Planning
New Jersey Pension program
Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
Company
Uncommon Schools
Uncommon Schools is an e-learning service company.
1001-5000 employees
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2024 (3)
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2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.7MKey Investors
NewSchools Venture Fund
2008-01-08Grant· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Daniel Gennaoui
Chief of Staff to the Co-CEO
Jennifer Consilvio
Chief Financial Officer
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