Temporary Office Clerk - 2026/27 School Year (Woodlawn Campus)

Woodlawn Campus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Chicago Woodlawn Campus in Chicago, IL seeks a Temporary Office Clerk for the 2026/27 school year. The role supports the main office by handling student records, answering calls, and coordinating communications.

You will assist with meetings, events, and daily administrative duties in a collaborative office environment. Minimum two years of clerical experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office are required; PowerSchool and SchoolMint experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with a minimum of 2 years of administrative or clerical work experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite required. Experience using PowerSchool and SchoolMint preferred.
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Experience with various office equipment, including maintenance and troubleshooting
• Typing skills of at least 40-50 words per minute required
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, and community partners.
• Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Open/close the Main Office, stock and perform inventory of office supplies.
• Manage the reception area to ensure effective and timely answering of the phone and distribution of mail.
• Process all incoming and outgoing mail, operate the postage machine and refill postage as needed.
• Greet and direct visitors, addressing questions from parents and nurturing students.
• Provide administrative support to the campus directors and assist with meetings and events.
• Maintain school and student records and organize files; protect confidential information.
• Coordinate school special events such as assemblies, parent/student events, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Typing 40-50 wpm

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerSchool

SchoolMint

Job description

Temporary Office Clerk - 2026/27 School Year (Woodlawn Campus)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5872362

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

About the Campus:

The Woodlawn Campus of the University of Chicago Charter School (UCW) opened in September 2006. It has a three-part mission: 1) to assist students in developing the habits of mind, work, and heart to be successful in college and good citizens of their community; 2) to contribute to the community through student research, service, and leadership; and 3) to improve teaching and learning by serving as a site of professional development for teachers and school leaders. Woodlawn educates students in grades 6 - 12.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the Office Clerk will provide administrative support in the main office by maintaining school and student records, answering phone calls, preparing correspondence and other written communication, receiving and responding to inquiries and requests, assisting with meetings and school events and other related duties. The position will work collaboratively with office personnel and serve as a resource for students, families, staff and visitors.

This is a temporary, full-time, benefits-ineligible position providing coverage for a leave of absence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Opening and closing the Main Office, stocking and performing inventory of office supplies
• Managing the reception area to ensure effective and timely answering of the phone and ensuring the distribution of internal and external mail communications
• Processing all incoming and outgoing mail by sorting as needed. Operating the postage machine and refilling the postage as needed
• Greeting and directing visitors, addressing questions from parents and nurturing students
• Providing administrative support to the campus directors as needed, which may include special projects
• Maintaining school/student records and organizing files
• Managing confidential information appropriately
• Conduct periodic building checks for facility issues
• Report maintenance issues to staff as needed
• Assist with coordinating school special events (i.e. school assembly, parent/student events, professional development opportunities)
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with a minimum of 2 years of administrative or clerical work experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite required. Experience using PowerSchool and SchoolMint preferred.
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Experience with various office equipment, including maintenance and troubleshooting
• Typing skills of at least 40-50 words per minute required
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, and community partners.
• Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders

Hourly Range

$18.50 - $22.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University of Chicago Charter School's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. The salary will be commensurate of years of experience and education.

Benefits

UChicago Charter School offers a wide range of benefits programs for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits guide .

UCCS recruits, hires, compensates, promotes and otherwise manages employees and prospective employees on the basis of individual merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any and all other factors protected by law. This policy includes UCCS’s commitment to maintain a workplace free from sexual or other unlawful harassment or discrimination of any nature.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.50 to $22 Per Hour

Job Categories

Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Support Staff > Clerical

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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