Westside Atlanta Charter School – Office Manager Description

The WACS office manager will provide administrative and secretarial support to the school Principal and will coordinate with teachers to manage all student records for WACS and maintain the school calendar. Additionally, the office manager will order supplies and coordinate school functions under the direction of the Principal.

Responsibilities: Champion the Core Values

• Support and promote the vision, mission and core values of imagination, rigor, and service of Westside Atlanta Charter School

• Support and promote Westside Atlanta Charter School’s focus on literacy and language development through the partnership of the Rollins Center of the Atlanta Speech School and a student-centered approach to learning.

• Embrace the school’s commitment to diversity and serve as an ambassador for families and the community, at large, that represent various ethnicities, races, income levels and backgrounds.

  Sample Duties:

  • Assist school visitors and answer school phone

  • Support purchasing, receipts, and financial systems working with Office Manager and Principal

  • Update WACS website periodically

  • Assist with lunchroom set-up and tear-down

  • Lead student records data management through APS Infinite Campus system

  • Maintain student records and provide timely records transfer requests

  • Willingness to perform other duties as assigned.

    Requirements:

  • A baccalaureate or higher degree

  • Administrative experience preferably in the field of education

  • Experience interacting with financial systems

  • Experience operating under strict financial controls

  • High level of comfort with web and Microsoft Office

  • Strong and clear communication and presentation skills

  • A proven track record of working well with others

  • Keen attention to detail

  • Clear and courteous communication skills

  • Be willing to take on new tasks; “can-do” positive attitude

  • Strong organizational skills

    The Office Manager position at WACS is designed to be a part-time position in year one, growing to a full-time position in year two. Please acknowledge this fact in your cover letter and discuss your interest and ability to work on a part-time basis at first and to potentially grow into a full-time role.

  Interested candidates should apply through our website, www.wacs.us/careers