Operations Coordinator for Student Advocacy and Support Services

Lawrence School; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lawrence School is seeking an Operations Coordinator for Student Advocacy and Support Services in a part-time, 12-month position. The role supports the Director by ensuring a welcoming school community experience and handling administrative duties for the department.

The coordinator will manage databases, handle scholarship data and billing, coordinate with school districts, and provide general office support as needed. The position emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and timely processing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• A minimum of 2 years previous office experience required, with experience in a school office strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of office technology, strong typing skills, excellent database and spreadsheet management knowledge. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications.
• Excellent phone and personal manner.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update database systems and spreadsheets with student progress monitoring data, once collected by Student Advocacy and Support Services staff.
• Enter required data, documents, and narrative information into the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Scholarship website, and ensure all information is updated in a timely fashion.
• Manage contacts with various school districts to ensure all aspects of Student Scholarship applications are current and accurate. Communicates issues to the Director and Business Office as appropriate.
• Handle scholarship billing and checks.
• Complete monthly billing on ODE website for each student with a scholarship.
• Open, sort, alphabetize, copy, and scan scholarship checks received.
• All administrative functions as needed (mass photocopies, scanning, phone calls, mail, main office coverage)
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Job description

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Operations Coordinator for Student Advocacy and Support Services

Part-Time, 12-Month Employee

Make a Difference Every Day!

For over 50 years, Lawrence has delivered academic excellence to students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. Through continuous on-site training and professional development, our faculty become true experts in how students process information. Here, small class sizes and a supportive environment create a foundation for unparalleled success—for both students and teachers alike.

Lawrence is a proud member of NAIS, ALDS, OAIS, and CCIS, and is fully accredited by ISACS.

The Operations Coordinator for Student Advocacy and Support Services reports to the Director of Student Advocacy and Support Services. The Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring a positive, welcoming experience for all members of the school community, and allows the Director to effectively manage his or her workload, toward the goal of expedient and consistent follow-through across a range of duties and assignments. The Coordinator also provides administrative support to the staff assigned to the Student Advocacy and Support Services Department. The Coordinator may provide administrative support in other areas as requested by the Director.

Please note: The following description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may not include all of the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and update database systems and spreadsheets with student progress monitoring data, once collected by Student Advocacy and Support Services staff.
• Enter required data, documents, and narrative information into the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Scholarship website, and ensure all information is updated in a timely fashion.
• Manage contacts with various school districts to ensure all aspects of Student Scholarship applications are current and accurate. Communicates issues to the Director and Business Office as appropriate.
• Handle scholarship billing and checks.
• Complete monthly billing on ODE website for each student with a scholarship.
• Open, sort, alphabetize, copy, and scan scholarship checks received.
• All administrative functions as needed (mass photocopies, scanning, phone calls, mail, main office coverage)
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail/accuracy, timely implementation, and quality performance
• A minimum of 2 years previous office experience required, with experience in a school office strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of office technology, strong typing skills, excellent database and spreadsheet management knowledge. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications.
• Excellent phone and personal manner.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment.

To Apply

Email a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to: Ms. Amy Sheeler, Director of Student Advocacy & Support Services at [e-mail]. No phone calls, please.

Work Authorization

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

About Lawrence School

"Great Minds Don't Think Alike." This belief is at the heart of Lawrence School's mission: to teach students with learning differences using diverse learning strategies, ignite their potential, and inspire academic, personal, and social success. Lawrence School is a co-ed, independent 2-12 school serving over 200 students from 80 communities across 11 Northeast Ohio counties. Across our two campus locations, we are dedicated to fostering an educational environment where all students can thrive. We are proud members of NAIS, ALDS, OAIS, and CCIS, and are accredited by ISACS.

Lawrence School welcomes students, staff, and trustees of all ages, races, colors, religions, sexes, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, handicaps, and national/ethnic origins to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available at the school. Lawrence School does not discriminate in administration of its education or admission policies, hiring practices, tuition assistance, or other school-related initiatives.