School Operations & Admissions Specialist

Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy is seeking an HR/Operations Assistant 2 to provide administrative and operational support across admissions, school nutrition, and transportation. This role also serves as back-up to the Director of HR & Operations during peak periods.

Typical hours are 7:00am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends during recruitment peaks, requiring strong organization and communication to coordinate across departments.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a human resources or operations setting.
• Experience working in a school setting preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.
• Pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• ADMISSIONS: Supports student recruitment plan, enrollment processing, orientation, and registration assistance; leads recruitment at school and community events.
• NUTRITION: Handles free/reduced lunch applications, tracks meal counts, supervises menu design and ensures compliance with state/USDA guidelines; coordinates menu updates and special event meals.
• TRANSPORTATION: Manages transportation requests, bus routes, and internal contacts; maintains routes and monitors contract compliance.
• GENERAL: Assists with faculty, staff, and student recruitment; adheres to school policies; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Team player

Integrity

Job description

The Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy is seeking an HR/Operations Assistant 2 to provide administrative and operational support across admissions, school nutrition, and transportation. This role also serves as back-up to the Director of HR & Operations during peak periods.

Typical hours are 7:00am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends during recruitment peaks, requiring strong organization and communication to coordinate across departments.