About the Team
The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Missouri at Atlanta is a K-10 tuition-free online public school in the state of Missouri. At VPA Missouri, we empower students to be their best by enabling them to learn in ways that are right for them – using innovative technology at home, at their proper level, and at their own pace.
The School Office Manager reports to and works collaboratively with the Superintendent to receive inquiries about the school, maintain accurate records, assist with human resource needs, and fulfill all clerical needs. All duties are carried out in full compliance with Federal Educational Records Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations.
*This is an in office position in Columbia, Missouri*
About the Opportunity
The School Office Manager will:
- Work with school leadership to meet goals, create a welcoming and team-oriented atmosphere, and build an open and honest culture in line with company values.
- Manage school-wide phone, email, and in-person communications including:
- Answer phones
- Greet/direct visitors and students arriving at the office
- Implement registration, and visiting procedures for parents and guests
- Help create and distribute school newsletters, surveys, and other notifications
- Assist with school events
- Ensure a clean and welcoming environment is maintained
- Support student enrollment goal and retention processes including:
- Participate in information sessions
- Produce welcome packets and mailers
- Input student and staff data into the appropriate systems
- Support requests and obtain records for newly enrolled students
- Achieve compliance with all federal, state, local and school student record-keeping requirements such as to:
- Support all required steps of the truancy process
- Support the process of student withdrawals
- Perform administrative support functions such as:
- Preparing reports
- Filing
- Processing incoming and outgoing mail and packages
- Coordinating meetings and events
- Maintaining calendars
- Maintain appropriate levels of office supplies and other material inventory
- Log and report issues pertaining to office equipment, technology, custodial, and facilities
- Maintain up-to date logs and coordinate with vendors as needed
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of human resource processes including:
- I-9 verification for new hires
- Actively participate in school staff meetings, committee meetings and professional development events
- Perform other duties as assigned
About You
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Previous outstanding school-related customer service experience required
- Minimum of one year data entry, records management, or equivalent experience required
- Minimum two (2) years’ office management experience
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experience learning and mastering new computer programs
- High quality written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
- Professional, punctual and self-motivated
- Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
- Experience working in an education setting preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in computer applications, including Google Docs, MS Office Suite, e-mail, and internet applications
- Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
- Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information
- Ability to travel and possess own reliable transportation
- Ability to work flexible hours that may include some evenings and weekends
- Ability to work with a distributed workforce and clientele
- Ability to lift 25lbs
- Ability to pass state and federal background checks
About Us
“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder
ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.
We offer the following benefits:
Life benefits – time & peace of mind
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Health benefits – stay well & thrive
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
Career benefits – keep growing
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
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