Full-Time Administrative Assistant

Description Administrative Assistant (FT)
Reno, NV

Company Summary:
Connections Academy, a “school without walls”, is an innovative public virtual educational program serving K-12 students throughout various states in a non-classroom-based environment. A learning team, consisting of Parent/Learning Coach, a Certified Teacher and educational specialists, work collaboratively with students using a standards-based hybrid curriculum that includes both online and offline options. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new public schooling model that creates alternative teaching and learning options for students, parents and teachers by leveraging the latest technologies, capitalizing on recent policy initiatives and embracing a cutting edge approach to education.

The Nevada Connections Academy (NCA) has been authorized by the Nevada State Board of Education. Based in Reno, NV, the charter school serves students throughout Nevada in grades K12. Parents consistently give our program high ratings. 92.8% of all CA parents rated the program an “A” or “B” for the 2008-2009 school year. Connections Academy, LLC, holds accreditation from the Commission on International and Trans-regional Accreditation (CITA).

Position Summary:
Working from the office in Reno, 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:
• Entering data into the online student information system.
• Generating reports.
• Answering the phones.
• Scheduling appointments.
• Speak with Parents and Students.
• Assist school Principal with a wide variety of daily responsibilities.

Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and web-based applications is essential.
• Experience or knowledge of Nevada state testing or reporting is preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
• Good 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.

For more information go to www.connectionsacademy.com