School Admin Assistant I - NC Connections

Connections-Education-4; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Connections Academy is seeking a highly organized Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of the regional office and statewide virtual programs. This role provides operational, logistical, and communication support to school leadership, staff, students, and families to maintain efficient, professional, and student-centered administrative operations.

This is a 12-month position reporting to the Business Office Manager.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to work in-office in Durham and travel to events.
• 12-month work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage front-office operations and serve as a professional point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors.
• Support in-person events, including testing days, staff trainings, and family meetings.
• Coordinate logistics for school events and professional development activities.
• Maintain office inventory, mail distribution, and coordination of student shipments.
• Support enrollment processes and compliance data tracking.
• Enter, update, and verify student and staff information in school systems.
• Maintain confidential physical and digital filing systems.
• Draft and distribute communications as directed.
• Track tasks, deadlines, and follow-ups to support operational efficiency.
• Support interactions with vendors and community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

North Carolina Connections Academy (NC Connections Academy) seeks a highly organized and service-oriented professional to serve as Administrative Assistant, supporting the daily operations of the school’s regional office and statewide virtual programs. This role provides operational, logistical, and communication support to school leadership, staff, students, and families to maintain efficient, professional, and student-centered administrative operations.

This is a 12-month position reporting to the Business Office Manager.

Locations

On-site in Durham, North Carolina. Travel to school events as needed.

School Summary

North Carolina Connections Academy is a tuition-free K–12 virtual public charter school serving students statewide. The school delivers a personalized learning experience through the Connections Academy model, combining high academic standards with flexible, technology-enabled instruction. While instruction occurs virtually, regional office operations and in-person events play a critical role in supporting testing, training, compliance, and family engagement across the state.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage front-office operations and serve as a professional point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors.
• Support in-person events, including testing days, staff trainings, and family meetings.
• Coordinate logistics for school events and professional development activities.
• Maintain office inventory, mail distribution, and coordination of student shipments.
• Support enrollment processes and compliance data tracking.
• Enter, update, and verify student and staff information in school systems.
• Maintain confidential physical and digital filing systems.
• Draft and distribute communications as directed.
• Track tasks, deadlines, and follow-ups to support operational efficiency.
• Support interactions with vendors and community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Technology proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to work in-office (Durham) as required and travel to school events.
• Commitment to a 12-month work schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.