Chelsea Public Schools-posted 1 day ago
$53,000 - $63,300/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Chelsea, MA

Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy (CVLA) is a small, alternative virtual school within Chelsea Public Schools, serving about 100 students in grades 7–12. As one of six Single District Virtual Schools in Massachusetts, CVLA offers a personalized and supportive learning environment to its students. Students can graduate from CVLA and earn a high school diploma. We are seeking an motivated and team-centered individual to be our new Administrative Assistant who will play a key role in school operations. This person works closely with the principal and administrative team to ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of the school. The ideal candidate is organized, team focussed and collaborative, and eager to make a difference in a fast-paced, student-centered environment. The CVLA school office is currently located at 77 Webster Ave in Chelsea MA which serves as a home base for the school operations. The school principal and administrative assistant are located at this site.

  • Assists with general administrative operations (school office, including daily attendance for students and staff members, maintaining school calendar and coordinating activities), compiles statistics and gathers data or information as requested.
  • Coordinates school and student scheduling and maintains records for student recruitment, intake meetings and communication with the CPS Parent Information Center.
  • Prepares and reviews enrollment reports, completes special projects and attends meetings as assigned.
  • Prepares and tracks requisitions, purchase orders, analyzes and prepares reports for department, operational and grant budgets; prepares and researches information for grant writing
  • Prepares agendas, correspondence, reports and powerpoint presentations using computerized applications such as spreadsheets, email, Internet, word processing and databases.
  • Attends meetings and supports documentation of meetings and follow up activities.
  • Applies appropriate judgment, discretion and professional office protocols with regard to confidential information.
  • Assumes scheduling, coordinating and clerical functions, including but not limited to word processing, making copies, filing, data entry, answering the telephone, receiving visitors, and maintaining records and files for all office correspondence.
  • Serves as the “face” of the CVLA office and is often the first contact with families and students in accessing information about the school.
  • Assist the Principal when requested and as needed.
  • Detail oriented and self-motivated
  • Thorough knowledge of office procedures.
  • Business math, grammar and the use of office equipment
  • Familiarity with the rules, laws, procedures and regulations pertinent to the assignment.
  • Ability to operate computer programs with expertise and professionalism.
  • Knowledge and ability to ensure form in logic to prepare and proofread correspondence, reports, spreadsheets and powerpoint presentations on Microsoft Office, MUNIS Finance,
  • Ability to organize time, work independently and accomplish tasks despite frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to maintain detailed statistics and records as required by the assignment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the public, co-workers, officials and with those at other agencies.
  • Bilingual Spanish is preferred.
  • College degree preferred; relevant experience may be substituted for education
  • Familiarity with ASPEN, CANVA, Frontline, ParentSquare and other software programs preferred, but training will be provided.
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