School Office Manager: Welcoming, Organized Leader

KIPP Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

403b retirement plan

Medical保险 and dental/vision options

Disability insurance included

Job summary

KIPP Chicago seeks an experienced Office Manager to run the school’s main office, coordinate student enrollment and attendance, and support teachers and leadership. This full-time, in-person role requires strong customer service, organization, and communication skills to create a welcoming, efficient environment for students, families, staff, and guests.

The Office Manager reports to the School Operations Leader/Director of Operations.

Qualifications

• Two years of college; BA preferred.
• Two years administrative experience; school setting preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual Spanish/English for the bilingual OM role.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
• Ability to stand/walk and lift up to 20 lbs as needed.
• Background check clearance before start and during term.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new student enrollment, including tours and online enrollment.
• Monitor daily attendance and communicate absences to staff.
• Maintain a neat, welcoming office environment and visitor logs.
• Answer phones and relay messages to staff promptly.
• Assist with arrival/dismissal and office operations.
• Maintain teacher work room and inventory; manage supply requests.
• Process mail and shipments; assist with events and memos.
• Maintain student records and health coordination with site nurse.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative & follow-through

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Some college

BA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

PowerSchool

Aspen

Job description

KIPP Chicago seeks an experienced Office Manager to run the school’s main office, coordinate student enrollment and attendance, and support teachers and leadership. This full-time, in-person role requires strong customer service, organization, and communication skills to create a welcoming, efficient environment for students, families, staff, and guests.

The Office Manager reports to the School Operations Leader/Director of Operations.