Office Manager

Office Manager

The Dougherty County School System is seeking an office manager to join our roster of experienced, motivated, and effective professionals. The school Office Manager serves as the central point of contact for school operations, providing administrative support to the principal, staff, students, and families. This position ensures the smooth daily operation of the school office by managing clerical functions, communication, scheduling, and records with a high level of professionalism, efficiency, and confidentiality.

Minimum qualifications include a diploma in business office technology or equivalent; two years of clerical experience in a school office or related setting; experience in working with sensitive information regarding students; ability to perform duties maintaining confidentiality along with a professional demeanor when interacting with parents; experience in Microsoft and Google Suites; such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and the Board may find appropriate.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a customer service-oriented approach; excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively; ability to ensure that all records are properly updated, and maintained in an accurate and confidential manner; ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a proactive and adaptable mindset.

Performance responsibilities include office administration, communication and coordination, records and reporting, financial and budget support, and support to principal and staff.

Work/physical requirements include ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods in an office or operations setting; capability to lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds; sufficient vision and hearing to communicate effectively, read documents, and work on a computer; ability to move between administrative offices and transportation facilities; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reports to:

Principal

Salary range:
Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide

Final date to receive applications:
Applications will be reviewed upon submission. To ensure consideration, please submit all required application materials by January 14, 2026.