School Office Manager: Admin Lead for Principal

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools TEDDER ELEMENTARY in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is seeking an Office Manager (Conf Elem & MIDDLE) to oversee confidential day-to-day administrative functions and provide secretarial support to the Principal and school-based administrators.

The role requires coordinating with district departments, managing payroll processes, supervising clerical staff, and serving as a liaison to staff, students, parents, and the public to ensure smooth school operations.

Qualifications

• A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Education Development Testing Program.
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a clerical or administrative support position.
• Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with the public; demonstrated sensitivity to the problems and emotional distress of students, parents, and other school/department constituents.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of school operations, policies and procedures.
• Computer skills as required of the position, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and keyboard functionality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrative assistant to the School Principal and acts as the lead clerical support for an assigned school.
• Coordinate with various District functions (i.e. Human Resources & Equity, Payroll, Finance, Maintenance, Transportation, etc.) to facilitate resolution of administrative and operational issues that arise at the school.
• Provide back-up support for all administrative functions at the school, including front office reception, and all other capacities as required to ensure support for school operations.
• Receive, research, route and/or respond to inquiries from parents, students, staff and the general public regarding school operations, programs, or matters of policy and procedure.
• Coordinate office procedures for clerical staff, including pre-planning and year-end tasks, and other special projects.
• May contact parents/guardians regarding alternative means of transportation due to inclement weather, illnesses, or bus delay.
• Demonstrate and promote exceptional customer service amongst clerical staff at the school, greeting students, parents and staff in a courteous manner and making every effort to address and resolve issues efficiently.
• Provide back-up assistance to front office and ensure adequate coverage during staff absences.
• Serve as the primary payroll contact for the respective school which includes responsibility for entry of employee information into applicable systems, creation of I-forms, generating and review of payroll reports for accuracy prior to submission, and researching employee payroll concerns.
• May serve as liaison to the Business Support Center and other departments, as needed.
• Coordinate the administration of personnel transactions, including posting of job vacancies, scheduling of candidate interviews, collection and review of employment forms (e.g., new hires, job changes and separations), processing of pay supplements, maintenance of employee records, and all other duties required to ensure support for school staff.
• May coordinate the security clearance process for school staff, volunteers and visitors.
• Open mail, assemble material for review and use by school administration.
• Attend, participate and assist with various meetings, events and school functions as requested.
• May provide medical care to ill or injured students, including the administration of medication, as authorized, in the absence of a school nurse.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree

Tools

Keyboard skills exam

Job description

Broward County Public Schools TEDDER ELEMENTARY in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is seeking an Office Manager (Conf Elem & MIDDLE) to oversee confidential day-to-day administrative functions and provide secretarial support to the Principal and school-based administrators.

The role requires coordinating with district departments, managing payroll processes, supervising clerical staff, and serving as a liaison to staff, students, parents, and the public to ensure smooth school operations.