Admin Assistant

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™. Job Purpose To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As an Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school office in order for the office's maximum positive impact on the education of children can be realized. How You Will Impact Education Leads by example in adherence and knowledge of the CSUSA and school's Vision, Mission and Values demonstrated by his/her commitment to act in an ethical manner using behaviors that promote a team concept. Follows through on duties and projects assigned. Participates in and successfully completes training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignments. Reviews current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility. Follows company policies, and federal and state laws. Ensures adherence to good safety procedures. Consults directly with CSUSA personnel when applicable. Takes and transcribes dictation of various types, including reports, correspondence, observation and evaluation reports, letters, memos, newsletters, and other documents. Maintains the schedule of appointments for the principal and makes arrangements for meetings, conferences, interviews and other activities. Prepares evaluations, memos, newsletters, presentations and other documents at direction of the Principal. Coordinates the assignments and the work of substitute teachers. Performs office routines and practices such as sorting mail, operating the copy machine, serving as telephone receptionist and others. Prepares processes and maintains oversight of purchase orders. Maintains an appropriate filing system and readily retrieves documents through the use of this system. Manages records and correspondence, improves systems when necessary; responds to requests for information. Acts as an information resource for other office personnel in the building; communicates assigned duties to other office personnel as required. Has the ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments. Is extremely organized, process driven, and detail oriented. Required Qualifications and Skills Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; supports the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Has the ability to consistently be at work, to arrive on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance. Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: is courteous, professional, and helpful; demonstrates high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations; requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy. Maintains the confidentiality of school business. Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing. Is proactive and takes initiative. Thinks creatively. Drives projects to completion. Insists on highest level of quality. Works with and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization., Is sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image, as unique situations present themselves. Possesses strong customer orientation. Works with large amounts of data, researches and interprets records, detects errors, and makes the necessary corrections. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Strives to implement best practices. Job Requirements High School diploma or equivalent. One to two years of office experience with a wide variety of responsibilities. Successful results of criminal and employment background check. Comfortable working in learning environment as part of a team. Bilingual ability may be required per advertised vacancy specifications. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications. Commitment to company values. Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable. May perform other duties as assigned. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: Usual office working conditions. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting for long periods of time The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds of force. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. FLSA Overtime Category Job is non-exempt subject to the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Location(s) Lake Worth , Florida , United States Location Name Renaissance Charter at Central Palm Area of Interest Education Position Type Full-Time EEO is the Law #J-18808-Ljbffr