Office Manager

Young World Physical Education; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Tempe, Arizona is seeking an Office Manager to provide central administrative support, ensuring efficient daily operations and a welcoming environment. The ideal candidate will manage office procedures, assist with communications, and organize school activities.

The role requires a high school diploma, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, and strong interpersonal skills. The position is full-time and entails overseeing staff while promoting the mission and values of the school.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage daily administrative tasks.
• Supervise clerical staff and coordinate their work.
• Assist in planning school events and fundraising activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Canva

Greater Giving Event Software

Job description

Office Manager

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School – Tempe, Arizona

Job Details

• Job ID: 5747299
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 26, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Office Manager serves as the central administrative support for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School, ensuring efficient daily operations and fostering a welcoming, professional environment rooted in Catholic values. Supporting the principal, faculty, staff, students, and parents, this role manages office procedures, communications, records, and various administrative functions. The Office Manager models the school’s values, maintains confidentiality, and demonstrates a spirit of service while balancing multiple priorities with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. This position plays a vital role in supporting the mission of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel: “To get everyone who walks through our doors to heaven.” All employees are expected to embody and uphold our strategic anchors:

• Welcoming Spirit – We greet all who enter our doors with hospitality, warmth and compassion.
• All In – We take passionate ownership of our work and the mission.
• Team Player – We are humble, collaborative and place the needs of the team above our own.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office Administration & Coordination

• Organizes, prioritizes, and ensures the timely completion of daily administrative tasks.
• Supervises other school staff – coordinates and assigns work for clerical personnel, reviews progress, and balances workloads to ensure efficiency.
• Attends and actively participates in staff meetings, retreats, school wide events and other team building and formation activities.
• Assists other personnel in completing tasks to ensure smooth school operations.

Admissions

• Plan, advertise and direct School Open Houses, New Family Night, and new family tours as requested by the school principal.
• Develop and oversee a database for families who are interested in the school.
• Plan an annual master calendar of development events to increase enrollment and develop strategies for increasing enrollment by encouraging active Catholic families to enroll.

Public Relations and Social Media

• Welcomes and assists students, parents, and visitors, providing guidance and support services as needed.
• Work with Parish secretary to publish information about the school in the Church bulletin.
• Coordinate school social media to ensure event information and school engagement opportunities are effectively communicated (i.e. weekly Falcon Flyer).
• Consistently update the school website with new photos and information including updating banners.
• Post on social media daily throughout the week.
• Assist in major events including Kinder program, Greek, Graduation – ordering of materials, awards, programs, etc.
• Assist in planning, set up, cleanup of hospitality events including staff lunches (work with H&S), celebrations – retirement, etc.
• Assist with “Coffrees” – planning, purchases, setup, clean up.

Fundraising Events

• Coordinate and oversee the planning and execution of the annual Gala through collaborative leadership and developing volunteers.
• Oversee recordkeeping, acknowledgements, solicitation reports and all correspondence as it relates to the Gala or donations received.
• Research and identify new grant funds to offset the Gala and purchases by the school.
• Coordinate purchasing promotional materials including but not limited to signage, letterheads, uniforms, etc.

Other Duties

• Assist with duties—morning, lunch and dismissal.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education or training preferred.
• Willingness to sign and adhere to the Diocese Code of Conduct.
• Must possess a current valid FBI (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets), Canva and any other relevant software to this position.
• Must have knowledge and understanding or ability to learn Greater Giving Event Software.
• Must have experience maintaining databases and organizing events and activities.
• Active participation in the Diocese of Phoenix Safe Environment Program, with current ongoing certification and renewal.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with staff, families, students, and parish members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to work some nights and weekends as events occur.
• Preferably a practicing Catholic in full communion and in good standing with the Church. Employee should support and uphold the mission, values and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Occasional off-site work may be required.
• Substitute teaching certificate preferred.

Physical Demands

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while operating a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to move within parish facilities and attend off-site diocesan meetings or trainings as required.

Work Environment

This role is performed in a school office environment that requires frequent interaction with students, parents, faculty, and parish members. The ability to work collaboratively in a faith-based community is essential.

Approved by Supervisor:

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.