Administrative Assistant

Administrative AssistantSouth Carolina Bridge Connections Academy (SCBCA) is a tuition free, full-time alternative education campus serving students from 16-21 years old across the state of South Carolina in grades 9-12. SCBCA is authorized under state law by the Charter Institute of Erskine and operated by Low Country Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy LLC. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Cognia.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.Entering data into the online student information systemAnswering the phonesSpeaking with parents and studentsOutbound communication via phone, online chat and email with various stakeholdersGenerating required reporting and school specific form collectionPreparing reports for teachers and administrators by collecting, entering, and analyzing information and dataAbility to assist in the training and mentoring of new administrative assistantsKeep projects and reports on scheduleDemonstrate ability to organize resources and a planned approach in order to execute projects efficiently and timelyMotivated, self-starter who can work independently and in cross-functional team environmentPrioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely mannerExcellent follow-up skills; e.g. obtaining missing paperwork or checking in with people to keep a project moving forwardAssist school Principal with a wide variety of daily responsibilities; andAdditional duties as assignedRequirementsProficiency with Microsoft Office tools and web-based applications is essentialIntermediate or higher skill level in MS ExcelProficiency with Google Applications (Mail, Calendar, Drive, Hangouts, Documents, etc.)Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environmentAbility to maintain privacy and confidentiality (FERPA)Good interpersonal skills and attention to detailExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenCustomer focused approachHigh degree of flexibilityDemonstrated ability to work well in fast paced team environmentPreferred: experience with computer-based Information SystemsEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.