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Office Assistant (Immediate and Future Openings) - Apply Now!

Employer
LEARN Charter School Network
Location
Chicago, IL, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Details

Position Type:
Administration

  • Date Posted:
    8/11/2022


  • Location:
    LEARN Network
    (High-Needs School)


  • Closing Date:
    Until Filled


  • LEARN believes vaccination is a key step towards protecting the health safety of our communities and schools against the COVID-19 virus. We are committed to protecting our employees, scholars,? families, volunteers, and vendors from Covid-19. This is done in keeping with the Network's core values and through proven health/safety measures. All adults working in person with LEARN must be fully vaccinated as defined by the CDC against COVID-19 to report for duty at our school. Exemptions from this vaccination mandate require review and pre-approval by LEARN Human Resources.

    PURPOSE:
    The LEARN Charter School Network is a network of college preparatory elementary dedicated to providing our students with the solid academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. Our college preparatory elementary schools provide a rigorous educational program that is built upon an intimate understanding of each student's individual learning style and academic needs. We are guided by five principles which include: expectations of high achievement; mutual respect; the development of a safe and nurturing environment; active family participation; and the positive development of the whole child. The Office Assistant is responsible for the daily operations of the office in order to release the Office Manager to maintain compliance and general school administrative operations.


    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/OUTCOMES % TIME SPENT
    • Provides support to the Office Manager with various data entry and organizational tasks.
    • Facilitates daily operations of the main office including general student interactions, answering phones and emails, receiving payments for various fees, etc.
    • Maintains appropriate records and documentation of office operations.
    100%
    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Education, Training and/or Experience
    1. Detailed oriented and organized.
    2. Experienced with computers including software (such as Excel).
    3. Ability to perform responsible, accurate and timely clerical work.
    4. Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written directions.
    5. Type at least 40-50 WPM.
    6. Able to establish and maintain professional relationships.
    7. Can communicate accurately, courteously and effectively, verbally and in writing, to different audiences.
    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
    1. Represents the school with professionalism and displays the Core Values
    2. Experience with Microsoft Office and Google applications, databases, intranet and internet usage.
    3. Exhibits a professional demeanor.
    4. Ability to express self effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
    5. Experience in development and implementation procedures.
    6. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict timelines.
    7. Ability to tactfully and effectively interact with staff, students and general public.
    8. Maintains a high level of energy and a consistent positive attitude.


    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    1. Experience in a school setting.
    2. Experience as an Office Assistant.
    3. Associates degree.
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS/TRAVEL
    Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment and open the door for visitors to the school. Requires delivery of materials/letters to classrooms. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files.
    WORKING CONDITIONS
    Majority of work performed in a general office environment.
    This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, family medical history, disability or veteran status.

    Company

    Founded in 2001, LEARN Charter School Network is an elementary charter school network with 10 schools serving Pre-K through 8th grade students. For nearly two decades, LEARN has created measurable, transformational change in the lives of students from at-risk communities educating 4,000 low income (88%) and minority (98%) students. LEARN is a Black led organization with a leadership team that is 75% minority providing strong role models and empathy for the life experience of its students. The mission of LEARN Charter School Network is to provide students with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree.

     

    Company info
    Website
    Telephone
    2246161870
    Location
    3021 W. Carroll Avenue
    Chicago
    IL
    60612
    US

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