Front Office and Attendance Assistant at a Classical Charter Sch
About The Position
The Front Office/Attendance Assistant is a visible member of the school’s front office team who communicates frequently with families and serves as a liaison between students, families, and staff. The role requires strong customer service and data management skills to ensure daily attendance is reported accurately and promptly, and involves working collaboratively with campus employees. The ideal candidate has high standards of excellence, a professional demeanor, a can-do attitude, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment. The position supports the school’s mission and vision for classical education, provides front-office assistance to students, staff, and visitors, and helps maintain accurate attendance and school records. The role also includes telephone support, visitor security checks, clerical duties, and handling cash and checks according to Finance Department procedures. The employee must complete required training and provide documentation and official college transcripts within 90 days of hire.
Requirements
- Commitment to the mission and vision of Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction.
- Commitment to the high moral character necessary to sustain ordered liberty and constitutional self-government.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to develop positive, professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
- Adherence to ACACS policies, including the Employee Handbook, Family Handbook, and applicable school and board policies.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Successful completion of required background checks, including criminal-record review and fingerprinting.
- Provide verifiable proof of qualifications or certifications when applicable and participate in reference checks.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or equivalent.
- School experience.
Responsibilities
- Promote the school’s mission and vision for classical education.
- Initiate and receive calls to the main telephone line, screening and routing calls as directed.
- Respond to inquiries and provide student attendance and other information to personnel, parents, and outside agencies.
- Assist students, staff, and visitors in the front office.
- Regularly run security checks through Raptor on individuals entering the building.
- Support daily attendance activities and update attendance data for required reporting.
- Process and verify student absence information received from parents, teachers, and others.
- Issue admittance forms to students who are late or returning from an absence.
- Perform clerical duties and record-keeping activities.
- Complete deposit slips for cash and checks received in accordance with Finance Department requirements and take deposits to the bank.
- Refer attendance questions or concerns to the Registrar or Dean of Students.
- Complete required training and provide documentation and official college transcripts within 90 days of hire.
- Maintain reliable attendance, follow assigned work hours, report on time, and follow procedures for absences or tardiness.
- Communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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