School Admin Assistant - NC Connections

School Admin Assistant I - NC Connections

North Carolina Connections Academy (NC Connections Academy) seeks a highly organized and service‑oriented professional to serve as Administrative Assistant, supporting the daily operations of the school's regional office and statewide virtual programs. This role plays an essential part in ensuring efficient, professional, and student‑centered administrative operations by providing operational, logistical, and communication support to school leadership, staff, students, and families.

This is a 12-month position reporting to the Business Office Manager.

North Carolina Connections Academy is a tuition‑free K–12 virtual public charter school serving students statewide. The school delivers a personalized learning experience through the Connections Academy model, combining high academic standards with flexible, technology‑enabled instruction. While instruction occurs virtually, regional office operations and in‑person events play a critical role in supporting testing, training, compliance, and family engagement across the state.

Key responsibilities include managing front‑office operations and serving as a professional point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors; supporting in‑person events, including testing days, staff trainings, and family meetings; coordinating logistics for school events and professional development activities; maintaining office inventory, mail distribution, and coordination of student shipments; supporting enrollment processes and compliance data tracking; entering, updating, and verifying student and staff information in school systems;

maintaining confidential physical and digital filing systems; drafting and distributing communications as directed; tracking tasks, deadlines, and follow‑ups to support operational efficiency; supporting interactions with vendors and community partners; and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements include strong organizational and communication skills; technology proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office; ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately; ability to work in‑office (Durham) as required and travel to school events; and commitment to a 12‑month work schedule.

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