School Office Manager | Front Desk & Enrollment

ACCEL Schools; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life and disability insurance

Health benefits

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking a friendly, energetic School Office Manager to oversee all office functions at Capital City Sports Academy in Columbus, Ohio. The role reports to the Principal and supports enrollment, attendance, student records, and daily operations, ensuring FERPA compliance and a welcoming, organized environment for students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include managing communications, coordinating events and meetings, supporting enrollment goals, processing records, and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree: Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years' office management experience.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience learning and mastering new computer programs.
• High quality written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
• Professional, punctual and self-motivated.
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI).
• Experience working in an education setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage school-wide phone, email, and in-person communications including: Answer phones, Greet/direct visitors and students arriving at the office, Implement registration, badging and visiting procedures for parents and guests, Help create and distribute school newsletters, surveys, and other notifications, Assist with school events such as Parent Orientation, Open House, school outings, and field trips, Ensure a clean and welcoming environment is maintained.
• Support student enrollment goal and retention processes including: Participate in information sessions, Produce welcome packets and mailers, Conduct tours and student/parent orientations, Input student and staff data into the appropriate systems, Request and obtain records for newly enrolled students.
• Achieve compliance with all federal, state, local and school student record-keeping requirements... including on-time attendance submissions, truancy, transcripts, records requests, and FERPA compliance.
• Perform administrative support functions such as: Preparing reports, Filing, Mail handling, Coordinating meetings and events, Maintaining calendars, Office supplies, Equipment issues.
• Maintain transportation logs, meal count lists, and coordinate with transportation officer and vendor.
• Ensure HR processes including I-9, weekly time & attendance submissions, and offboarding.
• Participate in staff meetings, committees, and professional development events.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organization skills

Confidentiality

Independent worker

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

ACCEL Schools is seeking a friendly, energetic School Office Manager to oversee all office functions at Capital City Sports Academy in Columbus, Ohio. The role reports to the Principal and supports enrollment, attendance, student records, and daily operations, ensuring FERPA compliance and a welcoming, organized environment for students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include managing communications, coordinating events and meetings, supporting enrollment goals, processing records, and