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Axiscolorado

Office Manager

Axiscolorado, Fort Collins, Colorado, us, 80523

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Schedule:

190 (school calendar days) plus reduced summer hours Status:

Full-time Exempt Supervisor:

Director of Operations, AXIS International Academy Fort Collins

Overview The Office Manager serves as the welcoming face and organizational hub of AXIS International Academy. This position ensures smooth daily operations of the front office, supporting students, families, staff, and school leaders. The Office Manager coordinates communication, manages supplies and logistics, maintains student records, supports with attendance, supports volunteers, and upholds safety and school policies. This role also leads school-wide coordination of picture day and the annual yearbook. Requires a professional, solutions-oriented, and mission-aligned individual who thrives in a dynamic school environment.

Responsibilities Front Office & School Culture

Serve as the primary point of contact for families, visitors, and vendors

Uphold front office safety and security procedures (e.g., secure entrances, visitor check-in, entrance cameras, staff walkie use)

Answer phones, manage school inboxes, and route messages appropriately

Maintain a professional, clean, and welcoming front office space

Manage school supply inventory, ordering, and HelpDesk office tickets

Coordinate staff communications including weekly Midweek Minute updates

Plan monthly staff celebrations and support positive staff culture initiatives

Greet and assist substitute teachers, providing basic orientation and support upon arrival

Maintain a positive and supportive relationship with all staff

Manage volunteer onboarding, training, and communication

Maintain visitor and volunteer check-in systems and logs

Act as liaison to the School Accountability Committee (SAC) to support family involvement and volunteer programs

Health & Safety Support

Serve as back up to the delegated health tech under nurse supervision: administer medication, first aid, and manage illness/injury response

Maintain health room cleanliness and stock first aid supplies throughout the building

Follow all health protocols, including documentation and confidentiality.

Follow and reinforce all safety measures, including ensuring exterior and interior doors are shut and locked at all times, all staff and visitors are wearing proper identification, ensuring all staff have working radios, etc.

Serve as back up to SHOA in monitoring daily student attendance and inputting excused/unexcused absences

Assist with student records, registration paperwork, and records requests

Coordinate school picture days (individual and group) in collaboration with external vendors

Lead the annual AXIS yearbook project, including layout, content collection and distribution.

Support the Enrollment & Communications Manager with school tours, enrollment events, and family communications

Respond to parent questions about enrollment and re-enrollment processes

Assist with community outreach materials, school-wide event logistics, and recruitment efforts

Business Accounts

Maintains a secure file with updated login information to various business accounts, such as:

Food ordering for events: Panera, WholeFoods, etc

Supply ordering to maintain inventory: Amazon, Walmart, Target

Main Contact for Operational Vendors

Maintains a directory of Operational vendors and serves as their first point of contact, ensuring high functioning operational environment, includes but not limited to:

Service Master (Janitorial Issues)

All Copy Products (Printer Issues)

Greeley Lock and Key (Key and Door Issues)

Attributes of a Successful AXIS Office Manager

Embodies AXIS core values: Respect, Empathy, Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility, Perseverance, and Cooperation

Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative school environment

Demonstrates initiative and a solutions-oriented mindset

Builds strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues

Qualifications Required:

High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience in schools or child-focused settings preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace

Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment, and manage interruptions with calm efficiency

Positive, welcoming demeanor with a customer service mindset

Commitment to AXIS’s mission, vision, and values around multilingual education and inclusive practices

Preferred:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (business, education, or administration field preferred)

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Experience working in a school or public-facing environment

Familiarity with PowerSchool or other student information systems

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