Position Summary
and Responsibilities :
This position is Flex (will work in the office in Columbia, Missouri, and work-from-home). The Administrative Assistant is responsible for daily administrative tasks of the school such as answering phones and email, receiving visitors, assisting the principal and teachers with administrative tasks, filing and other duties as assigned.
Candidates preferred are those who lives within the state.
- Entering data into the online student information system
- Answering the phones
- Speak with Parents and Students
- Outbound communication via phone, online chat and email with various stakeholders;
- Generating required reporting and school specific form collection
- Prepare reports for teachers and administrators by collecting, entering, and analyzing information and data
- Ability to assist in the training and mentoring of new administrative assistants
- Keep projects and reports on schedule
- Demonstrate ability to organize resources and a planned approach in order to execute projects efficiently and timely
- Motivated, self-starter who can work independently and in cross-functional team environment
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner
- Excellent follow-up skills; e.g. obtaining missing paperwork or checking in with people to keep a project moving forward
- Assist school Principal with a wide variety of daily responsibilities; and
- Additional duties as assigned
Requirements :
- Must live within the state of Missouri
- Must be willing to also travel in Columbia, Missouri (Local Office)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and web-based applications is essential
- Intermediate or higher skill level in MS Excel
- Proficiency with Google Applications (Mail, Calendar, Drive, Hangouts, Documents, etc.)
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
- Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality (FERPA)
- Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Customer focused approach
- High degree of flexibility
- Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced team environment
- Preferred : experience with computer-based Information Systems
- Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication.
Missouri Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve.
We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
30+ days ago