Office Manager & Student Data Specialist

I-35 High School; Truro (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate 35 Community School District is seeking an Office Manager & Student Data Specialist to oversee the front office and student data management in the secondary building. The role requires strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and the ability to handle multiple daily tasks with professionalism.

The successful candidate will manage attendance, enrollment data, reports, and communications with families and staff, while coordinating with the school nurse and administration as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and student information management systems.
• Strong English grammar and spelling; basic bookkeeping; operate standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cooperative attitude and positive relations with patrons and keep principal informed.
• Prepare administrative correspondence, notices, bulletins, and mail; support principal as assigned.
• Organize and maintain student attendance system and enrollment records.
• Process transfer records and establish records for new enrollees.
• Coordinate schedules, provide information to substitutes and act as building receptionist.

Skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal Skills

Discretion

Calm Under Pressure

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Student Information Systems

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5944513

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 3:32 PM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Office Manager & Student Data Specialist

The Interstate 35 Community School District has an opening for an Office Manager & Student Data Specialist Position. Our secondary team is seeking a dynamic, organized, and dependable team player to serve as an office manager & student data specialist in our secondary building. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational abilities, excellent communication skills, and a high level of confidentiality to effectively manage daily front-office operations.

Core Qualifications & Skills

• Education:
  • A high school diploma or equivalent
• Technology:
  • Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and student information management systems.
• Clerical Knowledge:
  • Strong knowledge of English grammar and spelling
  • Basic bookkeeping skills
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment effectively.

Essential Personal Qualities

• Multitasking:
  • Ability to manage frequent phone calls, student needs, visitors and other interruptions while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Interpersonal Skills:
  • Welcoming and approachable demeanor when interacting with students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Discretion:
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to privacy requirements regarding student files and staff personnel data
• Calm Under Pressure:
  • Ability to respond to unexpected situations, including minor student illness, scheduling changes, and other building needs, with patience, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain a cooperative attitude and positive public relations with the school district patrons and keep building principal informed of matters affecting the operation of the school.
• Prepare administrative correspondence, notices, bulletins, newsletters, phone messages, maintain filing systems; sort and distribute mail and perform other duties as assigned by the principal.
• Organize and maintain student attendance system
• Process student transfer records, and requesting records for newly enrolled students as appropriate to the assigned grade level.
• Address immediate problems that arise in principal's absence within delegated areas of responsibility.
• Print report cards, handbooks, parent communications and other materials; prepare and collate material for faculty and principal.
• Update enrollment cards, register, and class lists.
• Maintain knowledge of and appropriately interpret and support district and building policies and regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of current office practices, procedures, and forms.
• Provide schedules and necessary information to substitutes for certified and classified staff.
• Serve as the building receptionist and provide professional and courteous assistance to students, parents staff and visitors.
• Assist with student registration at the beginning of each school year.
• Assist the school nurse with ill or injured students when nurse is unavailable.
• Handle transcript requests and student files
• Assist new families in the district with registration
• Process graduation verifications
• Responsible for SRI State Reporting
• Set up, schedule, and maintain the student information system for the district
• Manage the senior scholarship awards

Position Information

This is a 260-day/year around contracted position, with sick leave, vacation, 10 paid holidays, insurance benefits.

If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Mr. Beckel at [e-mail] or 641-765-4818.

Interstate 35 Community School District is an AA/EOE

Position Type: Full-time

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Support Staff > Clerical

Support Staff > Receptionist

Support Staff > Secretary

Contact Information

• Jennifer Baughman , HR Director
• I-35 Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]