Responsibilities: The Office Manager serves as a primary first point of contact for families and visitors to RISE Prep schools, by phone and in person. The Office Manager is a critical member of the school’s Operations Team and reports directly to the Dean of School Operations.
Specific roles and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following,
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Serve as the lead on all key office responsibilities, including: mail, maintenance coordination, program and appointment scheduling, family events, logistical support, etc.
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Manage the Main Office in regards to filing, visitors, and internal and external school communications
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Provide administrative and operational support to team members and support families with informational or logistical questions
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Maintain accurate attendance records, including scholar and teacher data
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Manage and organize school supplies and storage and manage key operational systems as directed by the Dean of Operations or requested by other School/Network leaders
Qualifications:
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Required:
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Hold high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
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Prior relevant work experience
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Exceptional verbal and written communication in English
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Technological proficiency and comfort with using online platforms
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Effective personal organizational systems
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Speaking and listening proficiency in Spanish
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Preferred:
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Current enrollment in college coursework and/or has Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in education or related field
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Strong interpersonal communication skills and efficient personal organizational systems, particularly pertaining to time and task management
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Ability to approach situations with optimism, flexibility, perseverance, and calm demeanor
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Knowledge of office equipment and services including computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and phones
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and cloud-based database systems
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Fluency in a language other than English, particularly languages spoken by RISE Prep families (e.g. Spanish, Arabic, French, Wolof, etc.)
