Main Office Coordinator
Manhattan Charter School
New York City, NY
Manhattan Charter Schools (the Schools) are two high-performing charter schools located on the Lower East Side in New York City. The Schools are committed to providing its students with the tools and support necessary for success. Since its founding in 2005 as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Manhattan Charter School (MCS) has consistently achieved high levels of success. In 2012, MCS opened Manhattan Charter School 2 (MCS2), a replication of MCS located a few blocks away, expanding on the groundwork laid by MCS and bringing high levels of academic achievement to more students.
Our vision is to offer a high-quality, public school education that will help close the opportunity, imagination, and achievement gaps for our high-need students by empowering, inspiring, and equipping them to fulfill their potential.
Our mission is to teach our students how to learn and love doing it, how to cultivate their curious minds for the rest of their lives, and how to develop a solid foundation on which to base wise choices and build meaningful lives.
The Main Office Coordinator serves as a vital member of the school administrative team, providing essential clerical and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the school office and the overall success of the school community. This position plays a key role in managing daily office tasks, communicating effectively with students, parents, staff, and visitors, and assisting with various administrative duties to support the educational mission of the school.
Key Responsibilities:
- Office Management and Organization:
- Manage and maintain the school office, ensuring a clean, organized, and professional environment.
- Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and inquiries from students, parents, staff, and the community in a timely and courteous manner.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, files, and databases, including student attendance, enrollment, and emergency contact information.
- Manage all incoming and outgoing mail, including sorting, distributing, and processing mail items in a timely manner.
- Receive, track, and process all packages and deliveries, ensuring proper documentation, distribution, and notification to recipients.
- Administrative Support:
- Assist the Principal, Assistant Principal, and other school administrators with daily administrative tasks, scheduling, and correspondence.
- Prepare and distribute school announcements, newsletters, and communications to students, parents, and staff.
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, conferences, and special events, ensuring proper notification and follow-up as needed.
- Student Services and Support:
- Assist with student registration, enrollment, and withdrawal processes, ensuring compliance with district and school policies and procedures. (Assist with document collections and data entry).
- Manages the school's primary communication system (Parent Square)
- Manage student attendance records, tardy slips, and absence notifications, and coordinate with teachers and administrators to monitor and address attendance issues.
- Process and maintain records for student transportation, bus schedules, and bus passes, collaborating with transportation staff and parents as needed.
- Assist with financial tasks, including processing extended day payments, tracking expenses, and maintaining accurate records of school funds, fees, and accounts.
- General Support and Collaboration:
- Provide general support to teachers, staff, and administrators as needed, including photocopying, filing, data entry, and other clerical tasks.
- Collaborate with school staff to support school events, activities, and initiatives, including student registration, open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and graduation ceremonies.
- Participate in professional development opportunities and training programs to enhance knowledge and skills in office management, school operations, and customer service.
- Any other duties assigned by the Principal or their designee.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of administrative experience, preferably in an educational setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other office software applications.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service abilities.
- Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and regulations related to student records, enrollment, and attendance.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity in all aspects of the job.
Physical Requirements:
- Hours: 7:30 - 4:30 PM (required)
- Ability to navigate school buildings and grounds, including stairs, hallways, and outdoor areas.
- Capacity to sit, stand, walk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity for extended periods.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or extended hours as needed for special events, meetings, or school activities.
Compensation
$35,000 - $50,000 per year
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Equal Opportunity Employer: Manhattan Charter Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.