Administrative Support Specialist
True North Classical Academy, Miami, FL, United States
Are you a detail-oriented and organized professional with a passion for education? True North is seeking an Administrative Support Specialist to play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our school. This position supports various aspects of administration, family communication, event coordination, and student services.
Why Work at True North?
True North Classical Academy is one of Florida's top tuition-free charter schools, dedicated to nurturing students' hearts, minds, and souls toward excellence. Our growing network of classical academies is grounded in the tradition of classical liberal arts, where wisdom and virtue are the ultimate goals. Guided by an exceptional faculty, our students study the Great Books, fine arts, math, science, and compete on state-ranked athletic teams-all aimed at discovering what is True, Good, and Beautiful.
True North schools have consistently ranked among Florida's best, with our flagship school awarded the 2023-24 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Our success comes from our talented, dedicated teachers, whom we support with world-class development programs, including nationally renowned speakers and scholars. Our warm school culture brings out the best in students, families, and staff.
Achievements and Recognition:
- Consistently ranked among Florida's best schools.
- Named a 2023-24 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
- Renowned for its warm, supportive culture for students, families, and staff.
- World-class development programs with renowned speakers and scholars.
- FLDOE-approved pathways to obtain your Professional Educator's Certification.
The Administrative Support Specialist will take ownership of a range of essential tasks, including but not limited to:
Front Desk Operations: Oversee and manage front desk duties during lunch hours and provide backup support as needed.
Student Records and Grading: Input FACTS grades into DSIS for Rhetoric students (Grades 9-10) and enter student transfer transcripts.
Family and Student Services:
- Collect and organize new student registration packets.
- Monitor and manage family balances and accounting tasks.
- Coordinate distribution of parking permits and parent car tags.
- Assist in implementing the school's laptop plan.
- Input FLVS courses into RenWeb.
- Update and maintain the school website.
- Organize and manage logistics and catering for academic and administrative events.
- Provide support for school-wide events and student activities.
- Prepare and send the weekly Titan mailer.
- Manage the True North info email account.
- Assist with updates to the master calendar.
- Oversee book inventory and ordering.
- Handle student accident/incident reporting for staff.
- Collaborate with the team on various school operations and projects.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401K retirement plan.
- Supportive Environment: A positive workplace that prioritizes the well-being of educators and students.
- Professional Development: Gain access to training focused on classical education and career growth.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency with administrative tools such as FACTS, RenWeb, and general Microsoft Office Suite.
- A proactive attitude and commitment to supporting the school community.
- Experience in an educational setting is a plus.