Upper School Attendance Coordinator

The Mount Vernon School • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1972, Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on its 40-acre Atlanta campus. Grounded in Christian values, Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. Mount Vernon School anchors the Mount Vernon Organization as a destination of inquiry, innovation, and impact. Through MVSO, the online division of our Upper School, and MV Ventures, our research and educational consultancy, our organization is living its mission to design a better world by providing unique and differentiated value for all community members now and into the future. The Role We are seeking a versatile, dynamic, and forward-thinking coordinator to serve as an Upper School Attendance Coordinator. This person will support all stakeholders by partnering with the Upper School Leadership team to ensure accurate attendance, and records. Versatility and openness to innovative instructional practices are essential. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt role. Additional opportunities to substitute teach, coach athletic teams, and direct arts productions are available for additional compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in data entry, customer service, student services, or project management
• Organized & detail oriented
• Passionate about working in a school environment

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in building queries, data entry, Google Suite & Mac/Apple OS

Responsibilities

• Collects, enters, and verifies daily attendance data in student information systems (Veracross)
• Ensures records meet state compliance, attendance policies, and audit requirements.
• Prepares regular reports on attendance trends, truancy, and absences
• Reaches out to parents, students, and faculty regarding excessive absences or imperfect attendance (connection to Collaborative Care Team and Dean of Students and EDSGS)
• Collects and documents excuse notes, doctor’s notes, and documentation for attendance changes
• Produce accurate attendance reports as requested by US Leadership
• Reviews, organizes, and ensures early dismissals for school events are accurate and timely

What This Job Offers

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