Uplift Education
Office Manager: Uplift Ascend Preparatory
Uplift Education, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Mission Statement:Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.
Equity Vision Statement:Uplift Education proactively engages scholars, families, and staff members to thrive as their authentic selves and partner in the journey required to identify, address, and correct existing and potential inequities.
Primary Purpose:
The Office Manager executes and monitors clerical and administrative support with minimal supervision, serving a primary role in the processing of campus financial transactions, implementing office processes and systems, and assisting with communication to families and staff. This position reports to the campus Operations Director or Associate Operations Manage, who will participate in their performance evaluations.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Ensures purchasing, ordering, cash handling and other financial practices for the campus are compliant and effective.Including timecard review; temporary worker and carline officer pay, postage meter systems, etc.Ensures instructions for creating requisitions and check requests are followed in line with Finance Department requirements.Ensures there is a system for deliveries to be quickly and efficiently received and delivered to appropriate staff members on campus.Other duties as assigned by Operations leadership on campus.Facilitates customer satisfaction for parents, teachers, and academic leaders in line with our World Class Support mission.
Implements and adjusts office systems and processes in coordination with campus leadership to improve experiences for key stakeholders and customers.Supports reception desk coverage and follows communication protocols on campus.Assists with administrative office functions including managing shared spaces and calendars, office supply inventory, event and field trip requests, filing systems, and other support needs.Tailors support to best meet academic leader needs and communication styles.Qualifications:
Education, Experience, and/or Certification(s):
Education Requirements:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); AAS degree preferred.Experience Requirements:
Minimum 2 years as an Office Manager, Administrative Assistant to Department Heads/Executives, or similar position.Special Skills/Certifications:Exceptional organization skillsExtremely detail-orientedFinancial management skillsSelf-motivatedAble to thrive in a fast-paced environmentStrong problem-solving skillsCommitment to excellenceRequired Skills/Abilities:
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills required.Bi-lingual Sills: Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred but not required.Technology: Strong computer skills; familiar with the Microsoft suite: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams; able to quickly learn and utilize new applications.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to feel, touch and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The environment requires close proximity to other employees, frequent interruptions, and extended periods of time viewing a computer screen, and noise levels from moderate to high. There may be activity from other employees and students of distracting nature. Must be able to work outside in varied weather conditions for arrival and dismissal support at carline.
Starting salary : $38,500 -
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Equity Vision Statement:Uplift Education proactively engages scholars, families, and staff members to thrive as their authentic selves and partner in the journey required to identify, address, and correct existing and potential inequities.
Primary Purpose:
The Office Manager executes and monitors clerical and administrative support with minimal supervision, serving a primary role in the processing of campus financial transactions, implementing office processes and systems, and assisting with communication to families and staff. This position reports to the campus Operations Director or Associate Operations Manage, who will participate in their performance evaluations.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Ensures purchasing, ordering, cash handling and other financial practices for the campus are compliant and effective.Including timecard review; temporary worker and carline officer pay, postage meter systems, etc.Ensures instructions for creating requisitions and check requests are followed in line with Finance Department requirements.Ensures there is a system for deliveries to be quickly and efficiently received and delivered to appropriate staff members on campus.Other duties as assigned by Operations leadership on campus.Facilitates customer satisfaction for parents, teachers, and academic leaders in line with our World Class Support mission.
Implements and adjusts office systems and processes in coordination with campus leadership to improve experiences for key stakeholders and customers.Supports reception desk coverage and follows communication protocols on campus.Assists with administrative office functions including managing shared spaces and calendars, office supply inventory, event and field trip requests, filing systems, and other support needs.Tailors support to best meet academic leader needs and communication styles.Qualifications:
Education, Experience, and/or Certification(s):
Education Requirements:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); AAS degree preferred.Experience Requirements:
Minimum 2 years as an Office Manager, Administrative Assistant to Department Heads/Executives, or similar position.Special Skills/Certifications:Exceptional organization skillsExtremely detail-orientedFinancial management skillsSelf-motivatedAble to thrive in a fast-paced environmentStrong problem-solving skillsCommitment to excellenceRequired Skills/Abilities:
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills required.Bi-lingual Sills: Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred but not required.Technology: Strong computer skills; familiar with the Microsoft suite: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams; able to quickly learn and utilize new applications.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to feel, touch and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The environment requires close proximity to other employees, frequent interruptions, and extended periods of time viewing a computer screen, and noise levels from moderate to high. There may be activity from other employees and students of distracting nature. Must be able to work outside in varied weather conditions for arrival and dismissal support at carline.
Starting salary : $38,500 -
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.