What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Administrative Assistant - Oregon Connections Academy position at Connections Academy?
Company Summary
Oregon Connections Academy is a tuition-free, online school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Oregon. Connections Academy schools are supported by Connections Education LLC, which is accredited by Cognia, formerly Cognia, formerly AdvancED. Oregon Connections Academy is authorized by the Prairie City School District to serve students throughout Oregon.
Oregon 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 your home office, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for daily administrative tasks of the school such as answering phones and email, receiving visitors, assisting the principal and teachers with administrative tasks, filing, and other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Entering data into the online student information system;
- Managing student files and records;
- Generating reports;
- Answering the phones;
- Scheduling appointments;
- Speaking with Parents and Students;
- Ordering office supplies;
- Interacting with vendors;
- Assisting with various personnel duties;
- Assisting with State Testing duties;
- Responsible for requesting, filing, uploading and scanning of special population records with guidance and oversight from the Manager of Special Education;
- Assisting the Special Populations Department with a wide variety of daily responsibilities; and
- Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Please note 2-step authentication is required to set-up to login to all systems if given a job offer.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, Google Suite, and web-based applications is essential
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
- Exceptional 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
