Administrative Assistant

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy believes that the most significant learning occurs where trust and love for one another are the foundation. As you enter the doors, you can feel the passion and caring community exude from the academy. Students, staff and parents are committed to a safe environment where all believe that students belong in the most rigorous studies and are destined for success.

• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
• The ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, and families to build trust and rapport within the school community.
• The willingness to be a humble change agent.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

To assure the smooth and efficient operation of the academy office as the communications and operations center for the partnership between internal and external stakeholders in achieving educational excellence for all children.

• Performs usual office routines.
• Handles and prepares correspondence for the school leader and academy board.
• Maintains student records as required by law and by local policy.
• Receives and routes all incoming calls.
• Demonstrates positive customer and community relations at all times with all people.
• Serves as the School Leader’s frontline representative.
• Maintains the daily teacher attendance record and substitute teacher records.
• Assists teachers in preparing instructional materials upon request.
• Processes enrollment procedures for all students.
  
  Carries out financial operations at the site level, including payroll, purchasing and financial accounting.
• Compiles and maintains an up-to-date directory of students and staff throughout the year.
• Maintains a log of visitors to the academy.
• Applies positive customer service to the role and is perceived as a team member by the staff.
• Assists teachers with simple technology questions.
• Manages the academy website.
• Carries out other duties assigned by the school leader and Choice Schools Associates, L.L.C.

• High school diploma required
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.
• Computer skills in data processing, spreadsheets, databases and research.

• Associates degree or two years of college credits.
• Trained in CPR and first aid.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff and parents.
• Use of proper grammar and vocabulary.
  
  Reputation for self-control and sound interpersonal skills.
• Experience in an educational setting with school-age children is desired.
• Ability to work effectively with students and families.