Administrative Coordinator - IDEA Lakeland (Immediate Opening)

Idea Administrative Coordinator

Role Mission : IDEA Administrative Coordinators provide clerical support to the principal(s), so that the principal can maximize his / her time due to reliable, efficient administrative support. By prioritized scheduling, streamlined communication, and thorough logistical preparation for events, the administrative assistant enables the principal(s) to maximize their impact in helping make college for all children a reality.

What We Offer

Compensation : Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $18.49 for 0 years of experience and $23.11.

Other Benefits : We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse / domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include :

• Paid Family Leave : Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement : Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employee-Paid Mental / Behavioral Health : 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24 / 7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.

Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and an employer paid 403(b) retirement matching of up to 4% of your annual compensation. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

What You Bring Competencies

Qualifications :

Knowledge and Skills :

What You'll Do Accountabilities

Responsibilities :

Manage principal's correspondence, including answering incoming phone calls, emails, and letters

Plan, prepare, and update principal's calendar

Schedule events and plan logistics for meetings

Reconcile credit cards and prepare monthly expense reports

Arrange substitute coverage and provide daily orientation for substitutes on attendance taking, lesson plans, emergency preparation, and daily schedule

Cover the front office during receptionist lunch breaks or vacancies

Provide supervision during lunch / recess duty

Complete duty assignments during school dismissal (may include walker escorting, bus loading, car-rider loading, front office phone communication)

Call families of absent students each day

Call families of absent students to schedule meetings with the principal or other leadership team members as needed based on student absence volume

Coordinate with campus leaders and grade level team leaders to ensure regular family communications occur through newsletters, social media, and school events

Onboard new students and families throughout the year as needed on behalf of principal

Prepare and manage employee break and supply rooms (may include organizing, decorating, restocking, or cleaning as needed)

Receive deliveries and enter into purchasing system to ensure accurate and timely vendor payments

Complete other duties as they arise or are needed by the principal

We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics :

About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States. IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report's top high schools lists. IDEA serves nearly 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.

Staff Culture and Belonging

At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here!

To Apply

Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It's in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. IDEA Public Schools in Florida intends to promote and establish a Drug-Free Workplace Program to maximize safety and productivity in the workplace, enhance our competitive position in the marketplace, without experiencing the costs, delays, and tragedies associated with accidents that result from drug or alcohol abuse by employees. A Drug-Free Workplace means that of our employees must remain Drug-Free both on and off the job, and free from alcohol on the job. In holding to this policy, all staff members will undergo drug testing prior to starting in their new role with us. To read our full policy, please click the following link : https : / / ideapublicschools.org / wp-content / uploads / 2022 / 06 / FL-Drug-Free-Workplace-Policy.pdf

IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.