Guild - Office Manager [UP Academy Holland] (SY26-27)

Office Manager UP Education Network is a school turnaround organization whose mission is to rapidly transform chronically underperforming district schools into extraordinary schools that sustain high achievement over time. UP transforms schools into exceptional learning environments in partnership with families and communities. Students in UP schools cultivate sharp minds, share their kind hearts, and explore their path and potential. UP graduates succeed on the path to college and pursue their passions. Today, UP is the largest nonprofit school network in Massachusetts and is privileged to serve a highly diverse group of more than 2,500 PK-8th grade students across five schools in Boston and Lawrence. All of our school based staff are district employees and receive district benefits. The Office Manager plays a central role in ensuring a well-run, efficient, and responsive school. In addition to maintaining the school's administrative systems and routines, the Office Manager functions as the primary contact person for all the school's constituents. The Office Manager must be able to communicate effectively with students, teachers, families, trustees, donors, and visitors. Specific Responsibilities: Oversee the day to day activities of the school Serve as the main point of contact in the school reception area, greeting and documenting all visitors Manage phones (answering calls, re-directing calls, taking messages, placing calls, creating school announcements, etc.) Manage the collection and maintenance of student, personnel, and school information Manage school-wide daily systems, including attendance Plan and manage logistics and preparations for school events and activities as needed Manage school maintenance and supply systems, office equipment, and furnishings Maintain school calendar of events Qualifications: A strong belief in UP Education Network's core values: Students, Community, Humility, Resilience, and Humor Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred Bachelor's degree is preferred, not required Boston residency is required Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment Working at UP Education Network: Opportunities for immediate impact: UP offers a chance to bring best practices found in high-performing schools to students previously enrolled in struggling schools, and to rapidly unlock the potential of these students Talented, mission-driven colleagues: Our staff is enthusiastic, dedicated, and willing to do "whatever it takes" to put every student on the path to college Collaboration and teamwork: Staff members collaborate and work closely together on grade-level or content area teams, using data to track student performance as well as guide instructional practice Consistent professional growth and development: Members of our staff typically have bi-weekly check-in meetings with their managers where they receive targeted coaching and support and the entire staff participates in weekly professional development sessions during the school year, kick-started by extensive training in August. Compensation and Benefits: Your salary is commensurate with experience; UP Academy follows the salary scales of each UP Academy's host school district. As an employee of UP Academy and your respective school district, you will receive the same access to personal and sick days, health insurance, and dental insurance as others within your union. Boston Public Schools