ACCEL Schools
School Office Manager — ACCEL Schools
ACCEL Schools is seeking a friendly, energetic and ethical School Office Manager to manage all office functions and act as the first point of contact for students, parents and the general public interested at Cleveland College Preparatory in Cleveland, Ohio.
Be part of the difference at Cleveland College Preparatory School! Serving the Slavic Village community and surrounding neighborhoods, Cleveland College Preparatory School offers K-8 students a structured, well-rounded education that features arts & social-emotional learning. Families return generation after generation to the community-oriented school known for its involved leadership team, memorable school traditions, and extensive extracurricular programming. Cleveland College Preparatory School is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.
Responsibilities
Work with school leadership to meet goals, create a welcoming and team-oriented atmosphere, and build an open and honest culture in line with company values.
Manage school-wide phone, email, and in-person communications including:
Answer phones
Greet/direct visitors and students arriving at the office
Implement registration, badging and visiting procedures for parents and guests
Help create and distribute school newsletters, surveys, and other notifications
Assist with school events such as Parent Orientation, Open House, school outings, and field trips
Ensure a clean and welcoming environment is maintained
Support student enrollment goal and retention processes including:
Participate in information sessions
Produce welcome packets and mailers
Conduct tours and student/parent orientations
Input student and staff data into the appropriate systems
Request and obtain records for newly enrolled students
Achieve compliance with all federal, state, local and school student record-keeping requirements such as to:
Ensure 100% on-time and complete daily attendance submissions
Complete all required steps of the truancy process
Process student withdrawals
Prepare and maintain transcripts
Fulfill records requests within policy guidelines
Establish and maintain student cumulative files and other records securely and confidentially per federal, state, and local regulations
Participate in annual student record audits
Perform administrative support functions such as:
Preparing reports
Filing
Processing incoming and outgoing mail and packages
Coordinating meetings and events
Maintaining calendars
Maintaining levels of office supplies and other material inventory
Log and report issues pertaining to office equipment, technology, custodial, and facilities
Maintain up-to-date transportation logs and coordinate with transportation officer and vendor as needed
Maintain meal count lists and communicate monthly food calendars
Ensure timely and accurate completion of human resource processes including:
I‑9 verification for new hires
Weekly time & attendance submissions for 100% of staff
Offboarding
Actively participate in school staff meetings, committee meetings and professional development events
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum two (2) years’ office management experience
High proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Experience learning and mastering new computer programs
High quality written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
Professional, punctual and self‑motivated
Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI)
Experience working in an education setting preferred
Compensation The annual starting salary for this position is $43,888. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits Life Benefits – Time & Peace of Mind
Paid time off
Retirement contributions
Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Health Benefits – Stay Well & Thrive
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary short‑term disability insurance
Voluntary long‑term disability insurance
Career Benefits – Keep Growing
Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals
Equal Employment Opportunity It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Administrative
Industries Primary and Secondary Education
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
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Be part of the difference at Cleveland College Preparatory School! Serving the Slavic Village community and surrounding neighborhoods, Cleveland College Preparatory School offers K-8 students a structured, well-rounded education that features arts & social-emotional learning. Families return generation after generation to the community-oriented school known for its involved leadership team, memorable school traditions, and extensive extracurricular programming. Cleveland College Preparatory School is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.
Responsibilities
Work with school leadership to meet goals, create a welcoming and team-oriented atmosphere, and build an open and honest culture in line with company values.
Manage school-wide phone, email, and in-person communications including:
Answer phones
Greet/direct visitors and students arriving at the office
Implement registration, badging and visiting procedures for parents and guests
Help create and distribute school newsletters, surveys, and other notifications
Assist with school events such as Parent Orientation, Open House, school outings, and field trips
Ensure a clean and welcoming environment is maintained
Support student enrollment goal and retention processes including:
Participate in information sessions
Produce welcome packets and mailers
Conduct tours and student/parent orientations
Input student and staff data into the appropriate systems
Request and obtain records for newly enrolled students
Achieve compliance with all federal, state, local and school student record-keeping requirements such as to:
Ensure 100% on-time and complete daily attendance submissions
Complete all required steps of the truancy process
Process student withdrawals
Prepare and maintain transcripts
Fulfill records requests within policy guidelines
Establish and maintain student cumulative files and other records securely and confidentially per federal, state, and local regulations
Participate in annual student record audits
Perform administrative support functions such as:
Preparing reports
Filing
Processing incoming and outgoing mail and packages
Coordinating meetings and events
Maintaining calendars
Maintaining levels of office supplies and other material inventory
Log and report issues pertaining to office equipment, technology, custodial, and facilities
Maintain up-to-date transportation logs and coordinate with transportation officer and vendor as needed
Maintain meal count lists and communicate monthly food calendars
Ensure timely and accurate completion of human resource processes including:
I‑9 verification for new hires
Weekly time & attendance submissions for 100% of staff
Offboarding
Actively participate in school staff meetings, committee meetings and professional development events
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum two (2) years’ office management experience
High proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Experience learning and mastering new computer programs
High quality written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
Professional, punctual and self‑motivated
Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI)
Experience working in an education setting preferred
Compensation The annual starting salary for this position is $43,888. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits Life Benefits – Time & Peace of Mind
Paid time off
Retirement contributions
Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Health Benefits – Stay Well & Thrive
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary short‑term disability insurance
Voluntary long‑term disability insurance
Career Benefits – Keep Growing
Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals
Equal Employment Opportunity It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Administrative
Industries Primary and Secondary Education
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
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