Administrative Assistant I - Ohio Bridge Connections Academy

Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for daily school operations, including managing student records, handling correspondence, and assisting administrators and teachers. They also manage phone inquiries, schedule meetings, and support various special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma and have 1-2 years of relevant administrative experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Applications, and the ability to pass FBI and BCII background checks are required.

Skills

• Administrative support
• Microsoft Office
• Google Applications
• Data entry
• Record maintenance
• Communication
• Multitasking
• Customer service
• Scheduling
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Accounting
• Microsoft Excel
• Confidentiality

About this role

School Summary

Ohio Bridge Connections Academy (OHBCA) is a tuition free, full-time online
drop-out prevention and recovery program serving students from 14-21 years old
across the state of Ohio.  OHBCA is authorized by the Ohio Council of Community
Schools and governed by an independent Board of Directors.  The school is
operated through a contract with Connections Academy of Ohio, LLC, to provide
its educational program and other services.  Connections Academy, a division of
Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED.

Position Summary

Working from our office in Ohio, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for
daily administrative tasks of the school such as answering phones and email,
maintaining student records, correspondence with families and other school
districts, receiving visitors, assisting administrators and teachers, and other
duties as assigned. 

Responsibilities:

* Use the Connexus learning management system to file and maintain student
records;
* Send outgoing Requests for Records to other schools for newly enrolled
students, and respond to incoming Requests for Records from schools for
withdrawing students.
* Use the Connexus learning management system to respond to various inquiries
from parents, students and other school districts. 
* Direct phone calls from parents and students to appropriate school personnel.
* Respond to other school districts questions ranging from transcript requests,
to issues concerning enrollment and withdrawal verification.
* Answer phones and receive guests;
* Schedule meetings and appointments;
* Host administrative meetings;
* Assist Administration with a wide variety of daily responsibilities and
special projects; and
* Perform Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

* Must have high school diploma
* 1-2 years of similar administrative experience preferred
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and web-based applications
* Proficiency with Google Applications (Mail, Calendar, Drive, Hangouts,
Documents, etc.)
* Basic accounting knowledge preferred
* Intermediate skill level in MS Excel
* Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
* Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
* Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality (FERPA)
* Customer focused approach
* High degree of flexibility
* Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced team environment
* Must pass FBI and BCII background checks per Ohio Law
* Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
* Please note 2-step authentication is required to set-up to login to all
systems if given a job offer. 

Application Contingency: ANY PERSON WHO KNOWLINGLY MAKES A FALSE STATEMENT IS
GUILTY OF A FALSIFICATION UNDER SECTION 2921.13 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE, WHICH
IS A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST DEGREE. 

About Connections Academy

Education Administration Programs · 1,001-5,000 employees · headquartered in Columbia, MD