Front Office Assistant

Description

Who We Are

Liberation Academy is a free public charter school in College Park, Georgia, dedicated to academic excellence, community collaboration, and the holistic development of every scholar in South Metro Atlanta.  Since 2023, Liberation Academy has served grades 5-8 in Southeast Metro Atlanta. 

Position Overview

Role Type: Full-Time Position

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00 am to 4:00pm 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly role)

Compensation: $40,000 per year

Supervisor: Director of Operations

As Liberation Academy seeks to impact the community we serve, an integral part of our success will be the daily implementation of effective systems and procedures.

The Front Office Assistant will report directly to the  Director of Operations. The Front Office Assistant is the warm and friendly voice that answers the phone, the face that greets visitors to the office and the person who offers assistance to faculty and staff, as needed. The individual in this role will work closely with the Director of Operations and the Principal to ensure alignment with the goals, mission, and vision of the school. 

Working at Liberation Academy

Our Mission:

Through rigorous, relevant instruction, community collaboration, and the development of innate skills, Liberation Academy will empower students that will become problem solvers equipped to impact their community and the world.

Liberation Academy is rooted in the belief that the experiences of students should be pushed to the forefront of what, and how, they learn. We offer a unique model combining a rigorous, culturally relevant curriculum within a unique environment. 

A quality education has the power to create generational change for communities and families.  Working here, you will have the opportunity to help Liberation Academy fulfill the promise of providing a quality, enriching educational experience for everyone that enters our doors. 

LA is a perfect fit for these type of people:

• Is a problem solver, not a problem spotter
• Enjoy creating something from nothing
• Dedicated to achieving educational equity for underserved communities
• Remains calm in tense situations and embraces challenges
• Believes in  the mission of LA and understands that each person at LA plays an integral role in fulfilling this mission.

Requirements

 Job duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Roles and Responsibilities

• Manages front office (secretarial duties). 
• Manages all incoming and outgoing mail (including school email box, phone, and physical mail). 
• Manage the school calendar, student enrollment/registration process, 
• Maintains accurate attendance records and student data. 
• Maintains inventories of supplies,
• Processes a wide variety of manual and electronic documents, 
• Coordinates the scheduling of substitute teachers and administers medication and/or first aid to students in the absence of the School Nurse.
• Greets visitors and directing them to the appropriate staff members or office area
• Coordinates and schedules appointments, meetings, and conference calls for school leadership
• Provides general administrative support to office staff, including data entry, typing, and filing
• Assists with special projects as assigned by their Supervisor 

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of a HS Diploma or equivalent
• At least three (2) years of full-time work experience in operations/office management; school experience is strongly preferred
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the drive, passion to innovate, and tolerance of ambiguity needed for a startup environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes setting
• Strong writing and communications abilities

Stand-out Candidates will have:

• Familiarity with the Atlanta-area charter school sector
• Written and spoken fluency in English and Spanish (and/or other languages)

Benefits

Liberation Academy offers a competitive benefits package.

Statement of Non-Discriminatory Practices

Liberation Academy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. Liberation Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, transfer, discipline, and termination. Liberation Academy provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation during the application process, contact [email protected].