Office Manager

At Uncommon our Office Managers (OMs) play a central role on our School Operations Teams in ensuring that students families and staff have the information and resources they need to our schools we have three Office Managers: Office Manager Communications Office Manager - Data & Systems and Office Manager Finance. All Office Managers coordinate day-to-day operations systems and routines that allow the school to run seamlessly. 

Responsibilities of the  Office Manager Communications  include but are not limited to the execution of:

• Serving as the primary contact for all of the schools constituents in person over the phone and via email. 
• Enrollment of new students and re-enrollment of current students 
• Daily student attendance and daily student operational systems
• Maintaining up-to-date student information and student files 
• Planning and supporting logistics and set up for school events and activities as needed

Responsibilities of the  Office Manager Data & Systems  include but are not limited to the execution of:

• Bill pay and accounting 
• Procurement and supply management for all student staff and event supplies 
• Maintaining accurate Student Information Systems for the school and local school system 
• Serving as the secondary contact for all of the schools constituents in person over the phone and via email.
• Planning and supporting logistics and set up for school events and activities as needed

Responsibilities of the  Office Manager Finance  include but are not limited to the execution of the following for our largest K-8 campuses and High Schools:

• Bill pay and accounting 
• Procurement and supply management for all student staff and event supplies 
• Planning and supporting logistics and set up for school events and activities as needed

Qualifications :

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills with teammates teachers students families and additional stakeholders. 
• Organized and able to maintain key systems such as attendance vendor deliveries student documentation and paperwork. 
• Ability to maintain a calm professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures. 
• Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time and meet tight deadlines. 
• Achieves accuracy and thoroughness when completing a task 
• 1 to 3 years of teaching or school administrative office experience 
• Spanish-speaking skills strongly preferred to support effective communication with our students families and community members.
• Bachelors degree required

Additional Information :

Our people are what make us Uncommon.  We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health wellness and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

Our Approach to AI and Your Application
At Uncommon Schools we value thoughtful use of technology. Your responses should begin with your own thinking and reflect your authentic voice experiences and commitment to our mission. Generative AI can be used to refine or organize writing but not to generate initial responses or replace your ideas. Every application is reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team and we are committed to understanding the person behind the application. 

 

Compensation

Compensation for this role is between $17.50 to $26.94 per hour. Most candidates who meet job description requirements will receive an offer of $17.50 - $18.93 per hour. 

Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional development education certifications and tenure with Uncommon Schools. 

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time paid holidays and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring Winter and Summer). 

• Extensive best-in-class training and development

• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance plans pre-tax flexible spending (FSA) dependent care (DCFSA) and health saving accounts (HSA)

• Financial Planning

  • Retirement benefits available based on role eligibility

• Paid leave of absence options (parental medical disability etc.)

• Mental health and counseling support wellness benefits

*A detailed list of all SY 26-27 benefits is located HERE.

At Uncommon we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students staff and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

As an equal opportunity employer Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation please email

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time