MANAGER, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OFFICE

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

2d•$50,269 - $60,324•Onsite

About The Position

Efficiently organizes and supervises the administrative staff and activities at a school in coordination with school administration. Establishes a welcoming and friendly environment for receiving staff, families, students, and community. Oversees student services and staff needs such as student records, transcripts, procurement of staff and office supplies, or other general office procedures in consultation with the Business Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Minimum of five (5+) Progressive experience working with office processes and procedures
Three (3+) years of Supervisory experience
Valid Colorado Driver’s License, appropriate insurance coverage and acceptable driving record for the past three years
Demonstrated knowledge of school related procedures, District policies, and building rules
Open and collaborative management style with all constituencies
Ability to motivate and influence others
Ability to take initiative and act responsibility when fulfilling job functions
Ability to multi-task and juggle management of several high-priority projects in parallel
Strong organizational and analytic skills and strong attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team
High degree of integrity in handling confidential information
Ability to develop and interpret data and manage resources
Demonstrated diplomacy and excellent communication skills in English with an emphasis on communications with students, parents, collaboration with decision making teams, and diverse, multicultural communities
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree; postsecondary degree or classes in business, accounting, personnel management, office procedures, or other related field
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

Provides supervision for all clerical staff in the building and performs activities related to pre-hiring practices for selected staff, including marketing of materials, obtaining lists of qualified applicants, and scheduling interviews and follow-up activities in consultation with the Business Manager
Establishes administrative and clerical processes that make the school office both an efficient and receptive environment for students, staff, parents and members of the community
Works with school administration to coordinate financial processes, including accounts payable/receivables, purchasing/receiving, journal entries and ledgers, account reconciliations, and other duties as directed
Works in conjunction with school administration to coordinate external communications, including community relations, school events, media releases, requests for community based assistance and District announcements
Researches and assists management in applying for grants associated with external funding for the school in collaboration and consultation with school administration
Maintains the calendar for school and administration under the general direction of the Business Manager or principal
Provides administrative and managerial tasks associated with IT-related tasks or community functions and manages efficient operation of a variety of office machines/equipment
Oversees the maintenance of records for students, staff, community, or alumni as required by school
Works in conjunction with school administration to develop an office budget, including supplies and instructional materials for all staff, and ensures all payrolls, financial transactions, or other related activities associated with the school budget are conducted in an accurate and timely manner
Researches and analyzes data/information, prepares reports using spreadsheets and databases, and shares relevant findings with school administration