NorthStar Academies - School Administrative Support - North Miami Beach, FL

Job Summary

NorthStar Academies in North Miami Beach, FL is seeking School Administrative Support!

About EdisonLearning and NorthStar Academies

NorthStar Academies (NSA) are public charter schools governed by the Governing Board of NorthStar Academies. The NSA board has entered into an agreement with EdisonLearning to manage the NSA Schools.

EdisonLearning brings together best practices in instruction, developed over three decades of supporting schools, with blended solutions designed by educators to meet students where they are and deliver the education they need and deserve. The company’s comprehensive content, resources and support include 150 full eCourses in core and elective subjects, plus career and technical education and social-emotional learning; actionable learning analytics dashboards and blockchain-enabled micro-credentials; and instructional services teachers and advisors who provide personalized student support. The guiding purpose behind all of EdisonLearning’s work is to ensure equitable access and opportunity for each and every learner.

Our organization’s growth and success is due to the hundreds of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people – both academically and in character development. We are committed to maintaining a work environment that empowers every employee to take ownership for the growth and success of the company – making sure that the best ideas are always on the table, and that the students we serve always receive our best.

The EdisonLearning Schools Core Values

Wisdom; justice; courage; compassion; hope; respect; responsibility; integrity and resilience—provide the basis for our character and ethics curriculum and student management system that contribute to building a positive learning environment. Helping students develop into responsible citizens is an integral part of the EdisonLearning program.

Job Summary:

We are seeking School Administrative support roles: School Secretaries, Attendance Clerks

The School Administrative Support Staff works as a part of the administrative team in order to meet the needs of all students. Building relationships is a critical component of this learning environment, the team works together to identify student needs that may be barriers to success. The School Administrative Support staff collaborates with team members to analyze different means of meeting the needs of the school and students, and communicates with students, parents, and other team members about student progress and plans for next steps.

The Attendance Clerk is responsible for maintaining a high degree of attendance accuracy and accountability that is an essential function of this position. This position will manage the flow of attendance information within the school and is tasked with maintaining all school attendance records. The Attendance Clerk must be flexible, personable, and able to communicate and support the school’s mission and vision and demonstrate companywide core values.

The School Office Secretary serves as the focal point for communication by mail, telephone and in person. They manage the flow of information within the school and will be responsible for maintaining all schools records. The school secretary also provides administrative executive level special projects support and perform secondary office duties. The School Office Secretary must be flexible, personable, and able to communicate the schools mission and vision, and possess the same core values that are part of the school. This position will also provide administrative executive level special projects support and perform secondary office duties.

Key Relationships:

Internal: School Faculty and Staff, Students and Corporate Staff

External: School Visitors, Vendors, Contractors, Parents

Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Thinks ahead to set up requirements in advance.  Prepares effective program of activities; timetabling; etc.
• Consistently tries new and different approaches to doing work;
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency by prioritizing and following through on commitments;
• Identifies potential obstacles to goal achievement and seeks assistance in addressing these obstacles;
• Detail oriented and ability to multi-task;

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School Degree or equivalency diploma;
• Ability to use Microsoft operating systems and be proficient with Microsoft Office applications to include Word and Excel, and ability to use the Internet;
• Excellent oral and written communication and strong interpersonal skills;
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, staff, and business contacts as required;
• Bilingual preferred – English and Spanish;
• Post – secondary training and coursework in office management preferred;

Benefits and other Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Basic Life/AD&D – company paid
• Voluntary – Life/AD&D, Short/Long Term Disability
• Generous time off schedule (Holidays, Personal, Vacation, and Sick Time)
• Retirement Plan
• Student Loan Assistance
• Employer Paid Teladoc Mental Health support network
• Perks at Work discount site

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of EdisonLearning, Inc. to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.