Middle School Administrative Assistant - Georgia Connections Academy

School Summary

Georgia Connections Academy is a tuition-free, full-time virtual school for students in grades K-12 throughout Georgia. The school is authorized by the Georgia Charter Schools Commission and governed by an independent Board of Directors, with a mission to maximize academic achievement for students who are seeking other academic options. The school is operated by Georgia Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Georgia, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED, and GACA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Georgia 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.

All GACA staff must be able to participate in monthly in-person activities, including but not limited to:

• School and department meetings,
• Student engagement opportunities,
• Required training/development,
• School-level events, such as state testing and

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from the office in Duluth, GA, the Administrative Assistant is a 12-month employee that provides comprehensive clerical and administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of Middle School. This person works closely with school leadership, faculty, staff, and district office personnel to facilitate daily school functions, manage communications, and assist with operational tasks. The ideal candidate is highly organized, professional, and customer-service oriented.

The Middle School Administrative Assistant will:

• Provide general secretarial and administrative support to the principal and school leadership team.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties to support daily school
• Routinely handle internal and external correspondence/communication with discretion and accuracy.
  • Answer telephone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate
  • Assist with school level email inbox, newsletters updates and other communication platforms.
  • Manage and organize middle school
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, take minutes, and distribute correspondence promptly
• Attend Middle School in office faculty meetings and other Middle School events such as awards ceremonies, field trips, state testing, etc.
• Greet and assist visitors, students, staff, and parents with professionalism and
• Maintain a working knowledge of school and district policies, events, and public information to assist faculty, staff, and the
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of school audits to ensure compliance and
• Prepare and submit purchase orders and work orders for equipment, large batch printing and supplies.
  • Assist principal and leadership team in managing staff travel request
  • Assist principal in managing school fund balance
  • Update IA with purchase requests once approved by the principal
• Maintain school calendars and coordinate scheduling of meetings, appointments, and school activities.
• Manage office reservation requests as needed by school
• Assist the principal in coordinating interviews, scheduling applicants, tracking interview data, and preparing related reports.
• Serve as a liaison between the Middle School team and the Enrollment Department to ensure effective communication and coordination of enrollment processes.
• Collaborate with the Engagement Team to plan and organize student field trips, events, meetings, and conferences, while ensuring all safety procedures and district protocols are followed.
• Routinely handle internal and external correspondence with discretion and
• Generate reports and prepare documents for school level mail merge
• Support school-wide events and programs such as graduation and school
• Provide support for special school level
• Maintain a courteous, businesslike, and professional demeanor in all communications and interactions.
• Foster a welcoming and responsive environment for staff and community stakeholders
• Travel may be required as part of the responsibilities associated with this
• Other duties as

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree strongly preferred
• 2-4 years of working in a school or office setting required
• Proficiency with both Microsoft Office tools such as Excel and Google Suite as well as web-based applications is
• Familiarity with information management systems, as well as on-line design and publishing tools.
• Knowledge of expense reports
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced team environment
• Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work remotely if necessary
• May require occasional overnight travel
• Should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate outstanding presentation and interpersonal abilities, react to change productively and be able to handle tasks as assigned