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ACCEL Schools

School Office Manager

ACCEL Schools, Lorain, Ohio, United States, 44053

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ACCEL Schools is seeking a friendly, energetic, and ethical School Office Manager to manage all office functions and serve as the first point of contact for students, parents, and the public at Lorain Preparatory High School.

About the Opportunity

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:

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 appropriate levels of office supplies and other material inventory

Logging and reporting 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

Off‑boarding

Actively participate in school staff meetings, committee meetings and professional development events.

Perform other duties as assigned.

About You

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.

Benefits

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.

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.

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