Operations Coordinator Assistant

Francine Delany New School for Children; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Francine Delany New School for Children in Asheville, NC is seeking an Operations Coordinator Assistant for a part-time position. The role supports the Operations Coordinator with mailings, phone calls, attendance logs, lunch coordination, and communications for the school community.

The ideal candidate will have a High School or Trade School diploma (preferred) and be eligible to work in the United States. The position begins immediately and offers a hands-on school operations experience.

Qualifications

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Assists Operations Coordinator with mailings and phone calls.
• Copies and laminates for staff and professional development coordinator. Copies for Board, PTO, and specialists.
• Copies student records.
• Organizes and distributes student directories. Be certain to have the Directory proofread for misspellings and omissions.
• Answers phones, keeps a phone log of incoming and outgoing calls, and routes messages to appropriate sources promptly.
• Updates lunch menu on the website monthly and coordinates lunch orders.
• Logs attendance and keeps a record of all attendance.

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

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Operations Coordinator Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 4865074

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Operations Assistant Minimum Hours/Schedule:

• School Days- 4-5.5 hours per day
• Early Dismissals-8:00-1:45
• Teacher Workdays- Do not work teacher workdays
• Summer Hours- Does not work in the summer

Copies and Documents

• Assists Operations Coordinator with mailings and phone calls.
• Copies and laminates for staff and professional development coordinator. Copies for Board, PTO, and specialists.
• Copies student records.
• Organizes and distributes student directories. Be certain to have the Directory proofread for misspellings and omissions.

Beginning of the Year Paperwork

• Review every year by March
• Copies and distributes beginning-of-the-year paperwork at least five days before the first day of school.
• Keeps a record of all paperwork- logs receipt of paperwork in a spreadsheet, distributes forms to various staff members as needed, and maintains a folder with internet, email, and media release forms
• Let teachers and staff know who has a media release, as needed
• Works with the Administrative assistant

Office and Teacher Workroom

• Answers phones, keeps a phone log of incoming and outgoing calls, and routes messages to appropriate sources promptly
• Keeps office clean, neat, and inviting
• Greets students, parents, and visitors.
• Writes tardy slips for students who are late
• Assists with purchase of office, building, and teacher supplies

Communication

• Updates/keeps current parent contact information for teachers
• Sends out whole school messages to appropriate families and teachers
• Assists with website/calendar changes
• Monthly Mailchimp Newsletter to the whole school-solicits information from staff and designs newsletter blurbs for relevant information
• Answers emails from website messaging

Attendance

• Monitors and documents tardy sign-in and early sign-out and the volunteer record book.
• Logs attendance and keeps a record of all attendance

Lunch Support

• Updates lunch menu on the website monthly
• Prints and distributes menus for students who would like to order meals
• Compiles lunch orders from families via email and paper forms
• Communicates lunch orders to vendors
• Compiles a list of paid lunch orders and payments, and communicates with families about lunch payments
• Provides the Administrative Assistant with a list of lunches needed, divided by class and day

Financial Responsibilities

• Assists with taking deposits to the bank
• Scans and uploads invoices and other important documents

Health and First Aid

• Handles first aid and illness issues
• Assists with student care as needed
• Attends related meetings for health training

Yearbook

• Solicits and takes candid photographs throughout the year
• Designs yearbook, including choosing a cover
• Tracks yearbook orders and payments
• Communicates with Strawbridge, as needed

Grant Writing/Fundraising

• Writes grant applications and reports
• Ensures teachers compile all information for grant reports (receipts, photographs, etc.)
• Writes acknowledgment letters, as needed

Field Trips

• Helps with finding and booking field trips (including excursions and lodging) as needed

Evaluation

• The position will be evaluated at least once each year (Winter) by the Supervisor.

Supervisor

• Operations Coordinator

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: upto $24.10 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Buffy Fowler
• 119 Brevard Road
• Asheville, North Carolina 28806
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]