Administrative Assistant - Alabama Connections Academy

School Summary

Alabama Connections Academy (ALCA) is a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K–12 across Alabama. ALCA is authorized by the Limestone County School District and began serving students in the 2017-18 school year. The school contracts with Connections Education LLC to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Cognia.

Alabama 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.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

Working from the office in Athens, Alabama, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for records keeping of files, as well as the daily administrative tasks of the school such as answering phones and emails, receiving visitors, assisting the Principal and teachers with administrative tasks, filing and other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday.

The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

Responsibilities:

• Entering data into the online student information system;
• Uploading / Downloading files from various data platforms
• Generating reports, creating spreadsheets and pivot tables
• Answering the phones;
• Scheduling appointments;
• Speak with Parents and Students;
• Assist school Principal with a wide variety of daily responsibilities; and
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:                                                          

• High Level Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and web-based applications is essential 
• Data analysis experience preferred
• Experience with uploading of documents between multiple information platforms
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
• 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
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication