Position Type:
Initial Application for School Staff/Washington DC

Date Posted:
3/14/2024

Location:
LEARN Washington, DC

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Who We Are:

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a non profit network of PK-8th grade elementary schools that is creating measurable, transformational change in the lives of its students. We currently educate 4,000 students, a majority low-income, minority student population (88% and 98%, respectively), across 11 campuses across Chicago, Lake County, and Washington D.C.

Our schools provide a rigorous educational program that is built upon an intimate understanding of each student's individual learning style and academic needs. We are guided by five core values which include: expectations of high achievement; mutual respect; the development of a safe and nurturing environment; active family involvement; and the positive development of the Whole Child.

LEARN alumni graduate college at 2x the rate of their peers, exceeding city, state and national averages. Our college graduation rate is 10 points above the national average for all students regardless of socio-economic status or ethnicity. We are proud to be closing the achievement gap.

What You'll Do:

LEARN is seeking an experienced Office Administrator for the LEARN D.C. Campus. The Office Administrator is often the first point of contact for families visiting the school, and ensures daily operation is timely and accurate while providing exceptional administrative support for the LEARN D.C. Principal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as school receptionist, providing a warm, welcoming and service focused face to the LEARN DC community for staff, parents, students, instructors, visitors and community members.
• Leads daily administrative operations of the School office including general student interactions, answering phones and emails, and receipt of payments for various fees.
• Supports the student enrollment processes including family outreach, and the collection and filing of required prospective student registration documents.
• Responsible for the maintenance, integrity and update of student records (i.e. attendance, grades, health records, etc.). Adheres strictly to the policy of maintaining confidentiality.
• Supports LEARN D.C. in partnership with the LEARN Network Office, LEARN D.C. Principal and Operations Manager in compliance deadlines and requirements.
• Provides exceptional clerical and administrative support to the LEARN D.C. Principal and performs tasks in an efficient, professional and timely manner.
• Supports staff attendance reporting.
• Facilitates the ordering and receiving supplies and materials for the office and school.
• Provides Tier 1 tech support as needed (backup to IT support staff).

What You'll Need:

• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office and Google applications, databases, intranet and internet usage.
• Familiarity with and comfortable learning to use online databases, preferably experience with student information management systems (i.e. Powerschool).
• Ability to evaluate and improve work processes.
• Ability to perform responsible, accurate and timely administrative and clerical work.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Can type at least 40-50 WPM.
• Able to establish and maintain positive professional relationships.
• Can communicate accurately, courteously and effectively -orally and in writing - to different audiences.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict timelines.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Maintains a high level of energy and a consistent positive attitude.

Preferred

• Experience as an Office Manager or Senior Receptionist with 5 years in a school setting preferred.
• Associates degree

Benefits Summary:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays
• Short and long term disability
• Paid life insurance
• 403B Contribution 4.5% matching as eligible

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. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, family medical
history, disability or veteran status.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Some day and overnight travel by car and air as required. Some travel may be required to Network headquarters in Chicago.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Majority of the work is performed in a general office or K-8 school environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. May require participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.