What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant/Front Office Coordinator position at Odyssey Institute?
Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator
Position Summary:
The Front Office Coordinator/Administrative Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the school by serving as a central point of communication for students, families, and staff. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a welcoming and supportive front office atmosphere.
This is a 10 month position - Position operates through the last day of school and graduation and begins again 3 weeks before the new school year begins.
Key Responsibilities:
Front Office Support & Communication
- Assist receptionist with answering phones, emails, and relaying messages to principals and staff
- Greet and assist visitors, students, and staff in a friendly and professional manner
- Schedule appointments for parents and school administrators
- Maintain communication logs between parents and principals
- Serve as a point of contact for front office operations during emergencies and drills
- Assist Principal with mail merges for the following items and others as requested:
- Monthly Awards
- End of Year Awards
- Honors Acceptance and Rejection Letters
- Add announcements to the TV’s daily/weekly and remove expired announcements efficiently
- Assist with weekly newsletter to parents under guidance of the Principal and Assistant Principal
- Assist with Professional Development Calendaring of events as well as the HS com calendar
Attendance & Student Support
- Manage daily attendance processes, including:
- Inputting and verifying attendance records
- Following up with teachers regarding missing attendance
- Report teacher attendance documentation concerns to the principal
- Running attendance reports for administration and counseling teams
- Monitoring tardiness and excessive absences
- Communicating with families excessive absences and possible loss of credit
- Process and organize attendance appeals
- Communicating attendance concerns to counselors and the principal
- Support enforcement of student handbook policies, including dress code and behavior expectations
- Assisting Dean with Tardy Referrals
- Assisting Dean with Behavior Referrals
- Track and communicate cell phone/headphone violations
Staff & Classroom Support
- Run teacher reports such as grade input tracking
- Report information for teacher gradebook compliance weekly to the Principal
- Weekly check of teacher artifact submission
- Organize and communicate classroom repair and technology needs with Facilities and IT
- Submit and track staff order requests with administrative approval through Seamless Docs
Student Information & Technology
- Create student email accounts and assist with StudentVUE access and Toddle access
- Track 10-day drops and maintain student data records while communicating information with the district registrar and the principal
- Collect and redistribute student devices as needed
Health Office Support
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant health office
- Manage student health records (electronic and physical)
- Administer medications to students and staff as required
- Respond to student and staff medical emergencies (grades 6–12)
- Complete incident reports and communicate with administration
- Coordinate and track hearing and vision screenings and required state reporting
- Communicate with families regarding health concerns
Operations & School Support
- Assist families with student registration
- Track and manage school programs and activities, including:
- Fundraisers
- Field trips
- 45-day screenings
- Support graduation preparation, including materials and organization
- Assist with state testing as needed
- Maintain and create spreadsheets and reports for school leadership
Office & Community Engagement
- Organize and maintain front office and storage spaces
- Coordinate staff appreciation efforts such as monthly birthday celebrations
- Manage front office sales (e.g., book sales)
- Distribute and manage incoming/outgoing mail
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and general office technology
- Ability to respond calmly and effectively in high-pressure situations
Work Environment:
This role operates in a fast-paced school front office environment and requires frequent interaction with students, families, and staff. Flexibility, teamwork, and a solutions-oriented mindset are essential.
Salary : $19