Office Assistant

Company Description Wonderful College Prep Academy (WCPA) is a free, public charter network in California’s Central Valley committed to providing a world‑class education for all students. Founded in 2009 by Lynda and Stewart Resnick, co‑owners of The Wonderful Company, WCPA operates two state‑of‑the‑art TK–12 public charter schools serving 2,400 students in Lost Hills and Delano, California. WCPA has received several recognitions for its leadership, equity and commitment to student and staff well‑being. Job Description Perform general clerical duties including answering phones, taking and distributing messages, sorting mail, translating documents and preparing general correspondence. Use an automated telephone system to send out school information as necessary. Build strong working relationships with parents, families and staff. Coordinate with schools for student pickups. Communicate with operations staff for delivery of items. Assist with maintenance of student cumulative files as needed. Assist with maintaining complete and current immunization records for all students. Assist with maintaining emergency medical and contact information for all students. Assist registrar and SIS Manager with management and compliance of student records as needed. Be knowledgeable of all content in the school safety binder, including emergency procedures. Report all injuries and other school incidents to the operations team. Perform tasks as an interpreter, when necessary, in whole‑school functions and smaller meetings. Manage uniform sales and money from parents, providing receipts for payments. Provide support to the leadership team as necessary. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with student information systems preferred. Experience supporting office operations of a dispersed work team in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment, a plus. Ability to remain calm under pressure while interacting in a professional, positive manner with WCPA students, staff, and community. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Excellent problem‑solving skills. Flexible and able to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines. Ability to accurately organize daily office tasks. A passion for advancing the education of students in the Central Valley of California. Working Conditions Environment: Office environment; fast paced work with constant interruptions. Physical requirements: Hearing and speaking to exchange information, making presentations and communicating over the telephone; seeing to read, prepare, and proofread documents and view computer monitors; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting light objects; ability to go to sites apart from the primary office to conduct business. Schedule & Compensation Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm. Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour. Additional Information Compensation is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. Full‑time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to the employee. WCPA offers an optional 403(b) with company match (5%). Employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym. Equal Opportunity Employer Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. EEO Statement EEO is the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr