School Office & Communications Specialist

Choice Schools Associates; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) seeks an organized administrator to support the academy's communications and operations. The role coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure educational excellence across the 62-acre outdoor classroom and school programs.

You will handle office routines, records, correspondence, enrollment, attendance, payroll-related tasks, and technology support, contributing to a collaborative school community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.
• Computer skills in data processing, spreadsheets, databases and research.

Responsibilities

• Performs usual office routines.
• Handles and prepares correspondence for the school leader and academy board.
• Maintains student records as required by law and local policy.
• Receives and routes all incoming calls.
• Demonstrates positive customer and community relations at all times with all people.
• Serves as the School Leader's frontline representative.
• Maintains the daily teacher attendance record and substitute teacher records.
• Assists teachers in preparing instructional materials upon request.
• Processes enrollment procedures for all students.
• Carries out financial operations at the site level, including payroll, purchasing and financial accounting.
• Compiles and maintains an up-to-date directory of students and staff throughout the year.
• Maintains a log of visitors to the academy.
• Applies positive customer service to the role and is perceived as a team member by the staff.
• Assists teachers with simple technology questions.
• Manages the academy website.
• Carries out other duties assigned by the school leader and Choice Schools Associates, L.L.C.

Skills

Data processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Research

Interpersonal skills

Customer relations

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree / 2 years college

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) seeks an organized administrator to support the academy's communications and operations. The role coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure educational excellence across the 62-acre outdoor classroom and school programs.

You will handle office routines, records, correspondence, enrollment, attendance, payroll-related tasks, and technology support, contributing to a collaborative school community.