Temporary Office Clerk - 2026​/27 School Year (Woodlawn Campus

Temporary Office Clerk - 2026/27 School Year (Woodlawn Campus)

University of Chicago Woodlawn Campus - Chicago, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Job : 5872362

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

About the Campus:

The Woodlawn Campus of the University of Chicago Charter School (UCW) opened in September 2006. It has a three-part mission:
1) to assist students in developing the habits of mind, work, and heart to be successful in college and good citizens of their community;
2) to contribute to the community through student research, service, and leadership; and
3) to improve teaching and learning by serving as a site of professional development for teachers and school leaders. Woodlawn educates students in grades 6 - 12.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the Office Clerk will provide administrative support in the main office by maintaining school and student records, answering phone calls, preparing correspondence and other written communication, receiving and responding to inquiries and requests, assisting with meetings and school events and other related duties. The position will work collaboratively with office personnel and serve as a resource for students, families, staff and visitors.

This is a temporary, full-time, benefits-ineligible position providing coverage for a leave of absence.

• Opening and closing the Main Office, stocking and performing inventory of office supplies
• Managing the reception area to ensure effective and timely answering of the phone and ensuring the distribution of internal and external mail communications
• Processing all incoming and outgoing mail by sorting as needed. Operating the postage machine and refilling the postage as needed
• Greeting and directing visitors, addressing questions from parents and nurturing students
• Providing administrative support to the campus directors as needed, which may include special projects
• Maintaining school/student records and organizing files
• Managing confidential information appropriately
• Conduct periodic building checks for facility issues
• Report maintenance issues to staff as needed
• Assist with coordinating school special events (i.e. school assembly, parent/student events, professional development opportunities)
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma with a minimum of 2 years of administrative or clerical work experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite required. Experience using Power School and School Mint preferred.
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Experience with various office equipment, including maintenance and troubleshooting
• Typing skills of at least 40-50 words per minute required
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, and community partners.
• Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders

$18.50 - $22.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University of Chicago Charter School's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. The salary will be commensurate of years of experience and education.

UChicago Charter School offers a wide range of benefits programs for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits guide .

UCCS recruits, hires, compensates, promotes and otherwise manages employees and prospective employees on the basis of individual merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any and all other factors protected by law. This policy includes UCCS’s commitment to maintain a workplace free from sexual or other unlawful harassment or discrimination of any nature.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.50 to $22 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff >
Administrative Assistant

Support Staff >
Clerical

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required