Georgia Connections Academy - Enrollment and Truancy Coordinator 2023-2024

Company Summary  

At Connections Academy, we help students maximize their potential and meet the highest performance standards through a uniquely individualized learning program. Founded in 2001, we deliver a high-quality, online educational experience to students in grades K-12.  Our innovative and personalized e-learning, an award-winning curriculum and Education Management System (EMS), dedicated state-certified teachers, and a supportive school community are what we pride ourselves on. In addition to academics, teachers focus on emotional well-being and social development, working closely with families to help students learn how they learn best. Parents of enrolled students consistently share their satisfaction with Connections Academy: 92% “would recommend the schools to other families” and 95% say the curriculum is “high quality.” As of this year, Connections Academy-supported public schools serve students in 29 states, while our private online school, Pearson Online Academy meets the online school needs of students worldwide. Recognized for its outstanding curriculum and leadership, Connections Academy is committed to expanding quality education through technology, and helping students achieve both academic and personal success. Connections Academy is part of the global learning company, Pearson, and its Online & Blended Learning group. For more information, visit www.ConnectionsAcademy.com or call 1-800-382-6010.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from our office in Duluth, Georgia, the Enrollment and Truancy Coordinator is responsible for daily tasks of the school such as managing enrollment data, tracking the enrollment process for students with disabilities,  assisting the Special Education Leadership, Office Manager, Special Education Teachers, and Case Managers with fulfilling each step in the onboarding process. Additionally, the Enrollment and Truancy Coordinator will create and maintain data regarding truancy and daily communication with all stakeholders, ensuring all parties are completing necessary tasks in the truancy procedure.

Responsibilities

• Create, verify, and maintain tracking sheets with data that is updated daily with confidential information on multiple platforms
• Maintain the integrity of processes that are simultaneously occurring at high volume in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Manage a fluid and time-sensitive dataflow
• Share and coordinate next steps with appropriate stakeholders
• Maintain record of legal documents sent and received
• Schedule appointments
• Respond to emails
• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders
• Assist with logging and updating incoming special education documentation
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with districts throughout the state of Georgia to expedite special education record requests
• Manage internal record keeping of truant students
• Manage processes and deadlines for special education truancy 
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree Required 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google tools and web-based applications is essential (Proficiency with Google tools is more important)
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and highly effective organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility       
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment
• Intrinsically motivated
• Able to work with and safeguard confidentiality
• Must report to the Duluth, Georgia office
• Previous experience in administrative work is preferred