Office Manager (SY 23-24)
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Newark
Posted on: May 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing,
public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in
historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built
schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of
our teachers and staff across our network identifying as a person
of color. Uncommon currently manages 53 schools serving more than
20,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City,
Newark and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist
in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers
nationally. We achieve this by offering strong academic,
co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students
for success in college and beyond.North Star Academy currently
manages fourteen schools in Newark, NJ serving students in grades K
through 12. We believe in strong authentic relationships between
teachers and students, supported by effective school systems and an
engaging instructional model that enables students to flourish
academically and personally. North Star Academy is NJ's #1 highest
performing public charter school and has served Newark families for
over 20 years.Operations team members at Uncommon work relentlessly
to ensure that faculty maximizes time and energy on student
achievement. They design, implement, and refine systems that
anticipate the needs of the school community. As a service-oriented
team they solve problems, share best practices across campuses, and
respond to urgent needs. They partner to create an academic and
cultural environment which supports our ultimate goal: ensuring
that every Uncommon student will earn a college degree.At Uncommon,
our Office Managers (OMs) play a central role on our School
Operations Teams in ensuring that students, families, and staff
have the information and resources they need to succeed. In our
schools, we have three Office Managers: Office Manager -
Communications, Office Manager - Data & Systems, and Office Manager
- Finance. All Office Managers coordinate day-to-day operations
systems and routines that allow the school to run
seamlessly.Responsibilities of the Office Manager - Communications
include, but are not limited to, the execution of:* Serving as the
primary contact for all of the school's constituents in person,
over the phone, and via email.* Enrollment of new students and
re-enrollment of current students* Daily student attendance and
daily student operational systems* Maintaining up-to-date student
information and student files* Planning and supporting logistics
and set up for school events and activities as
neededResponsibilities of the Office Manager - Data & Systems
include, but are not limited to, the execution of:* Bill pay and
accounting* Procurement and supply management for all student,
staff, and event supplies* Maintaining accurate Student Information
Systems for the school and local school system* Serving as the
secondary contact for all of the school's constituents in person,
over the phone, and via email.* Planning and supporting logistics
and set up for school events and activities as
neededResponsibilities of the Office Manager - Finance include, but
are not limited to, the execution of the following for our largest
K-8 campuses and High Schools:* Bill pay and accounting*
Procurement and supply management for all student, staff, and event
supplies* Planning and supporting logistics and set up for school
events and activities as needed* Passionate commitment to the
mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being
an anti-racist organization.* Ability to communicate effectively
verbally and in writing while demonstrating strong interpersonal
skills with teammates, teachers, students, families, and additional
stakeholders.* Organized and able to maintain key systems such as
attendance, vendor deliveries, student documentation and
paperwork.* Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in
the face of competing demands and external pressures.* Strong time
management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks at the same
time and meet tight deadlines.* Achieves accuracy and thoroughness
when completing a task* 1 to 3 years of teaching or school
administrative office experience* Bilingual language skills
preferred, but not required* Bachelor's degree requiredOur people
are what makes us Uncommon. We believe our compensation philosophy
and benefits should reflect our values-equity, transparency, and
clarity-to enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and
reward their expertise. Our staff receive best-in-class training,
coaching, and support to develop and operate mission-driven schools
that provide a high-quality education to our students and
families.Compensation for this position: The starting compensation
for this role based in Newark is between $18.92 and $26.93 per
hour. The starting pay will depend on various factors that may
include but are not limited to professional experience, education,
training, certifications, tenure with Uncommon Schools, and work
location. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not
currently cap salary ranges. Please note: ranges may differ for
staff who work from a location other than Newark.Benefits: We offer
comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits that support the
personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their
families.Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse,
equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and
staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team
that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our
students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by
creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and
identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity
employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed,
color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital
status, veteran status or disability. We also ensure that
individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits
associated with employment and are provided reasonable
accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job
functions.
Keywords: Uncommon Schools, Newark , Office Manager (SY 23-24), Executive , Newark, New Jersey
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