TITLE: Office Manager
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: Principal or Designee
DATE PREPARED/REVISED: April 1st 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND POSITION OVERVIEW
Office Managers play a central role in ensuring that both students and families have a wonderful experience at GCCS and have everything they need to succeed. In addition to serving as the coordinator of school administrative systems and routines the Office Manager functions as the primary contact for all of the schools constituents. In this role the Office Manager must be able to communicate effectively with students teachers families board members and visitors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Manage building access and the reception area to ensure effective telephone and mail communications both internally and externally that maintain a professional image.
- Coordinate overall administrative activities for the school; supervise the day to day work of the administrative functions of the school.
- Supervise the maintenance and alteration of office areas and equipment including copiers as well as layout arrangement and housekeeping of office facilities.
- Manage the inventory and purchasing of office/classroom supplies office equipment etc. for the school in accordance with purchasing policies and budgetary restrictions.
- Support schoolwide administrative functions such as meetings conferences event planning and special projects
- Support with student supervision during arrival departure lunch recess and as needed.
- Collect and maintain accurate student records and Student Information Systems; manage the student attendance process.
- Model promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Administrative office experience such as managing a high paced office (At least 2 years preferred)
- Proficiency in Spanish both written and verbal preferred
- Detailedoriented strong followthrough skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written including strong interpersonal skills with students parents colleagues and community members
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service to students parents staff and other parties
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Word Excel and Google Suite
- Demonstrated flexibility maturity and ability to work independently and juggle competing priorities
- Ability to maintain a calm professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures
- Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred
- Dedication to GCCS mission
Required Experience:
Manager