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The Environmental Charter School is seeking highly dedicated and motivated individual for the position of Primary School Office Manager. Successful candidates must be progressive minded, and embody a can-do spirit and work ethic.
The Environmental Charter School is seeking highly dedicated and motivated individual for the position of Primary School Office Manager. Successful candidates must be progressive minded, and embody a can-do spirit and work ethic.
WORKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL
The Environmental Charter School’s faculty and staff are passionate, talented and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level following our guiding principles of catalyst, character, collaboration, and commitment. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed – and continually refined – to ensure that goal. Our work is student-centered, constantly improving, and reflective. ECS’s progressive approach to education challenges faculty to take risks. We strongly value collaboration and recognize the power of systems thinking. Our high achievement scores, long waiting lists, and unique location in the city of Pittsburgh, serve as a model in environmentally-focused education.
OVERVIEW
The Office Manager is responsible for the majority of administrative operations and main office reception duties. The Office Manager will handle sensitive documents and be required to coordinate and manage a variety of independent projects. Acting as a liaison between students, parents, and principals, the Office Manager will ensure that the office projects a family-friendly, positive, and professional atmosphere, with attention to cleanliness and organization of materials, supplies, shipments, and other office spaces in the building. This role is a key front-facing part of the ECS organization, and requires an outgoing and empathetic nature, a hands-on approach to solving any problem that arise.
The Environmental Charter School’s faculty and staff are passionate, talented and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level following our guiding principles of catalyst, character, collaboration, and commitment. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed – and continually refined – to ensure that goal. Our work is student-centered, constantly improving, and reflective. ECS’s progressive approach to education challenges faculty to take risks. We strongly value collaboration and recognize the power of systems thinking. Our high achievement scores, long waiting lists, and unique location in the city of Pittsburgh, serve as a model in environmentally-focused education.
OVERVIEW
The Office Manager is responsible for the majority of administrative operations and main office reception duties. The Office Manager will handle sensitive documents and be required to coordinate and manage a variety of independent projects. Acting as a liaison between students, parents, and principals, the Office Manager will ensure that the office projects a family-friendly, positive, and professional atmosphere, with attention to cleanliness and organization of materials, supplies, shipments, and other office spaces in the building. This role is a key front-facing part of the ECS organization, and requires an outgoing and empathetic nature, a hands-on approach to solving any problem that arise.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all incoming phone traffic, with additional attention to receiving and supporting communications during crisis or other school-related event requiring phone communication/outreach
- Support school administrative staff with a variety of clerical duties, including attendance, tardiness, and early dismissals
- Ensure a smooth and timely transfer of information between all school constituents
- Manage the student information system
- Manage transportation organization, normal routines and changes in normal routines
- Act as the first point of contact for visitors, parents/guardians, students and other school guests
Skills and Qualifications Required
- 2 years experience managing fast-paced office; school administrative experience preferred
- Clerical/administration certification from accredited institution and/or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Skilled application of the Google platform
- Exceptional customer service essential
- Ability to learn new software and manage web-based portals
- Experience with student information systems (SIS) and/or enrollment systems preferred
Compensation and Benefits
- Minimum starting salary: $39,493 with consideration given for prior years' relevant experience
- ECS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, and participation in a generous 403b retirement plan.
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume to: https://ecspgh.org/careers/.
Clearances current within one year of hire date will be required. This includes: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 34), FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 114). Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) and Mandated Reporter Training also will be required.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer.
Clearances current within one year of hire date will be required. This includes: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 34), FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 114). Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) and Mandated Reporter Training also will be required.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer.
