Office Manager

Friendship Public Charter School•Washington, DC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools serving students from pre-K3 through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for success in college, career, and life. We are seeking dedicated, mission-aligned professionals to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year. If you are committed to accelerating student achievement, fostering joyful and rigorous learning, and preparing students for bright postsecondary futures, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to learning more about you and your passion for serving students in Washington, DC.

Requirements

Three years of experience in office management required
Associate's degree or 48 hours of college credits required
Proficiency with office equipment such as computers, typewriters, fax machines, calculators, and photocopiers
Proficiency in Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the role preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees day-to-day office workload at assigned school location for the purpose of ensuring the completion of activities in an accurate and timely manner.
Acts on behalf of assigned administrator(s) in their absence (e.g., questions, concerns, complaints) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required for their functions in a timely manner.
Collects payments for a variety of events (e.g., bus tickets, student council, donations, fines, fees, fundraisers) for the purpose of completing transactions and/or securing funds.
Compiles data from a variety of sources (e.g., time sheets, budget reports, specialized reports, personnel records) for the purpose of processing data in compliance with financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
Composes a variety of documents (e.g., correspondence, agendas, minutes, newsletters, bulletins, reports) for the purpose of communicating information and/or creating documentation in conformance with established guidelines.
Coordinates a variety of projects, functions and/or program components (e.g., facility usage, guest teachers, meetings, in-service events, travel and accommodations) for the purpose of completing activities and/or delivering services in a timely fashion.
Coordinates daily substitute activities (certificated and non certificated) for the purpose of ensuring that staff absences are covered in a timely manner and that student safety and educational process needs are met.
Maintains a wide variety of manual and electronic documents files and records (e.g., student registration data, student health forms, master calendar, budget data, employee records, financial records, reports) for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
Monitors a variety of activities on behalf of assigned Administrator (e.g., account balances, work order status, Worker’s Compensation injuries, special projects, new teacher staffing, room assignments, maintenance work) for the purpose of achieving goals and meeting target dates.
Prepares a wide variety of reports, documents and correspondence of a confidential and non-confidential nature (e.g., letters, memorandums, meeting minutes, charts, operational procedures, manuals) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.