MANAGER, HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE

Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy MS; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy MS located in Denver, CO seeks an experienced administrator to supervise the school’s administrative staff and operations. You will partner with the Business Manager to ensure efficient processes, accurate payroll, and timely reporting.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, familiarity with office systems, and the ability to coordinate budgets and external communications. Denver-based with a commitment to equity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required; college coursework in business or accounting preferred.
• Progressive experience with office processes and procedures; supervisory experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises clerical staff and coordinates pre-hiring activities with Business Manager.
• Sets up efficient administrative and clerical processes for the office environment.
• Coordinates financial processes: accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, ledgers, and reconciliations.
• Manages external communications and community relations for the school.
• Develops and monitors the school office budget and payroll-related activities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Office processes

Financial coordination

IT support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Business/Accounting coursework

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Payroll systems

Job description

About this job:

Efficiently organizes and supervises the administrative staff and activities at a school in coordination with school administration. Establishes a welcoming and friendly environment for receiving staff, families, students, and community. Oversees student services and staff needs such as student records, transcripts, procurement of staff and office supplies, or other general office procedures in consultation with the Business Manager.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $56,583-$67,901. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do:

• Provides supervision for all clerical staff in the building and performs activities related to pre-hiring practices for selected staff, including marketing of materials, obtaining lists of qualified applicants, and scheduling interviews and follow-up activities in consultation with the Business Manager
• Establishes administrative and clerical processes that make the school office both an efficient and receptive environment for students, staff, parents and members of the community
• Works with school administration to coordinate financial processes, including accounts payable/receivables, purchasing/receiving, journal entries and ledgers, account reconciliations, and other duties as directed
• Works in conjunction with school administration to coordinate external communications, including community relations, school events, media releases, requests for community based assistance and District announcements
• Researches and assists management in applying for grants associated with external funding for the school in collaboration and consultation with school administration
• Maintains the calendar for school and administration under the general direction of the Business Manager or principal
• Provides administrative and managerial tasks associated with IT-related tasks or community functions and manages efficient operation of a variety of office machines/equipment
• Oversees the maintenance of records for students, staff, community, or alumni as required by school
• Works in conjunction with school administration to develop an office budget, including supplies and instructional materials for all staff, and ensures all payrolls, financial transactions, or other related activities associated with the school budget are conducted in an accurate and timely manner
• Researches and analyzes data/information, prepares reports using spreadsheets and databases, and shares relevant findings with school administration

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or GED minimum required
• Postsecondary degree or classes in business, accounting, personnel management, office procedures, or other related fields preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience working with office processes and procedures
• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun