Strategic School Department Office Manager

Applitrack; Lanewood (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking an Office Manager for the 2026-2027 period to provide complex administrative and secretarial support to the Department Head and school staff. The role includes handling correspondence, maintaining calendars, coordinating department activities, and serving as a liaison with external organizations.

Strong confidentiality and organizational skills are essential. The position requires high school graduation (associates or bachelor’s preferred) and experience in office

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school.
• College level coursework in business, word processing, and office procedures preferred.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Successful experience with office management in related area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Composes documents (e.g., correspondence, bulletins, reports) for Department Head or staff.
• Prepares and distributes notices or memoranda to inform staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinates department activities and oversight across subjects.
• Attends department and related meetings to convey or gather information.
• Maintains daily/weekly/monthly department calendar for scheduling.
• Plans and schedules department events and maintains event calendars.
• Oversees workload to maximize efficiency and meet operational needs.
• Maintains documents, files, and records for reference and audit trails.
• Answers calls and provides information to callers.
• Acts as liaison with outside organizations related to department activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in business/office procedures

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet

Email

Job description

Applitrack is seeking an Office Manager for the 2026-2027 period to provide complex administrative and secretarial support to the Department Head and school staff. The role includes handling correspondence, maintaining calendars, coordinating department activities, and serving as a liaison with external organizations.

Strong confidentiality and organizational skills are essential. The position requires high school graduation (associates or bachelor’s preferred) and experience in office