Office Manager

Camden Prep • Camden, NJ

25d

About The Position

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools serving economically disadvantaged communities in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. Office Managers are central members of school operations teams, coordinating the day-to-day systems and routines that help schools run smoothly and ensure students, families, and staff have the information and resources they need. The role is offered in three areas: Communications, Data & Systems, and Finance. Responsibilities vary by area and campus size.

Requirements

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with strong interpersonal skills when working with teammates, teachers, students, families, and other stakeholders.
• Be organized and able to maintain systems such as attendance, vendor deliveries, student documentation, and paperwork.
• Maintain a calm, professional demeanor amid competing demands and external pressures.
• Demonstrate strong time-management skills, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
• Complete tasks accurately and thoroughly.
• Have 1 to 3 years of teaching or school administrative office experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish-speaking skills are strongly preferred to support communication with students, families, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for school constituents in person, by phone, and by email (Communications).
• Enroll new students and re-enroll current students (Communications).
• Manage daily student attendance and daily student operational systems (Communications).
• Maintain current student information and student files (Communications).
• Handle bill pay and accounting (Data & Systems and Finance).
• Manage procurement and supplies for students, staff, and events (Data & Systems and Finance).
• Maintain accurate Student Information Systems for the school and local school system (Data & Systems).
• Serve as the secondary contact for school constituents in person, by phone, and by email (Data & Systems).
• Plan and support logistics and setup for school events and activities as needed.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including sick time, paid holidays, and approximately 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive training and development.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Financial planning.
• Retirement benefits, subject to role eligibility.
• Paid leave of absence options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
• Mental health and counseling support, plus wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level