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Administrative Assistant/Front Office Coordinator @ Odyssey Institute

Buckeye, ArizonaOnsiteFull-time
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Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator Position Summary: The Front Office Coordinator/Administrative Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the school by serving as a central point of communication for students, families, and staff. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a welcoming and supportive front office atmosphere. This is a 10 month position - Position operates through the last day of school and graduation and begins again 3 weeks before the new school year begins. Key Responsibilities: Front Office Support & Communication

• Assist receptionist with answering phones, emails, and relaying messages to principals and staff

• Greet and assist visitors, students, and staff in a friendly and professional manner

• Schedule appointments for parents and school administrators

• Maintain communication logs between parents and principals

• Serve as a point of contact for front office operations during emergencies and drills

• Assist Principal with mail merges for the following items and others as requested:

• Monthly Awards

• End of Year Awards

• Honors Acceptance and Rejection Letters

• Add announcements to the TV's daily/weekly and remove expired announcements efficiently

• Assist with weekly newsletter to parents under guidance of the Principal and Assistant Principal

• Assist with Professional Development Calendaring of events as well as the HS com calendar

Attendance & Student Support

• Manage daily attendance processes, including:

• Inputting and verifying attendance records

• Following up with teachers regarding missing attendance

• Report teacher attendance documentation concerns to the principal

• Running attendance reports for administration and counseling teams

• Monitoring tardiness and excessive absences

• Communicating with families excessive absences and possible loss of credit

• Process and organize attendance appeals

• Communicating attendance concerns to counselors and the principal

• Support enforcement of student handbook policies, including dress code and behavior expectations

• Assisting Dean with Tardy Referrals

• Assisting Dean with Behavior Referrals

• Track and communicate cell phone/headphone violations

Staff & Classroom Support

• Run teacher reports such as grade input tracking

• Report information for teacher gradebook compliance weekly to the Principal

• Weekly check of teacher artifact submission

• Organize and communicate classroom repair and technology needs with Facilities and IT

• Submit and track staff order requests with administrative approval through Seamless Docs

Student Information & Technology

• Create student email accounts and assist with StudentVUE access and Toddle access

• Track 10-day drops and maintain student data records while communicating information with the district registrar and the principal

• Collect and redistribute student devices as needed

Health Office Support

• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant health office

• Manage student health records (electronic and physical)

• Administer medications to students and staff as required

• Respond to student and staff medical emergencies (grades 6–12)

• Complete incident reports and communicate with administration

• Coordinate and track hearing and vision screenings and required state reporting

• Communicate with families regarding health concerns

Operations & School Support

• Assist families with student registration

• Track and manage school programs and activities, including:

• Fundraisers

• Field trips

• 45-day screenings

• Support graduation preparation, including materials and organization

• Assist with state testing as needed

• Maintain and create spreadsheets and reports for school leadership

Office & Community Engagement

• Organize and maintain front office and storage spaces

• Coordinate staff appreciation efforts such as monthly birthday celebrations

• Manage front office sales (e.g., book sales)

• Distribute and manage incoming/outgoing mail

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

• Excellent communication and customer service abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and general office technology

• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in high-pressure situations

Work Environment: This role operates in a fast-paced school front office environment and requires frequent interaction with students, families, and staff. Flexibility, teamwork, and a solutions-oriented mindset are essential.

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