Office Assistant

Overview

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Who We Are

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.

It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN has received recognition including a 2022 Principal of the Year by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools and an Exemplary school designation for LEARN 9 Waukegan, along with a $7 million gift from Mackenzie Scott for our impact on education in Chicago.

LEARN is committed to providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals dedicated to transforming public education.

What Youll Do

As an Office Manager Assistant, your critical tasks will include but are not limited to:

Essential Duties

• Provide support to the Office Manager with various data and organizational tasks
• Facilitate daily operations of the main office including general student interactions, answering phones and emails, receiving payments for various fees, etc.
• Maintain appropriate records and documentation of office operations

What Youll Need

This job is a great fit if you:

• Have a demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values
• Have experience working with computers including software (such as Excel) and student information management systems (i.e. PowerSchool and ASPEN)
• Evaluate and improve processes
• Perform responsible, accurate and timely clerical work
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Type at least 40-50 WPM
• Are able to establish and maintain professional relationships
• Can communicate accurately, courteously and effectively orally and in writing to different audiences

Preferred

• You are bilingual
• Experience in a school setting
• Experience as an Office Assistant

Benefits Summary

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on-site COVID testing
• Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
• Short and long term disability
• Paid life insurance
• 403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Nature of work requires the ability to operate standard business office equipment. May require participation in organization-sponsored events and meetings. Majority of work is performed in a general office environment.

For applicants who apply after 11/01/2021, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption is required.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network.

Seniorities, Type, and Function

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industries: Education Administration Programs

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