Office Manager & Family Liaison

Job Title: Office Manager & Family Liaison

Location: Orondo School District, Orondo, WA

Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round

Compensation: $25.04 – $30.15 per hour (DOE)

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, Washington State Retirement plan, 13 holidays, 12 sick days, and 10 vacation days per year

The Office Manager & Family Liaison oversees essential school office functions while providing welcoming service to students, families, staff, and the community. This role also serves as the Migrant Program Records Clerk/Recruiter and the McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison, supporting district family engagement programs.

• Family Engagement & Advocacy: Connect families to school/community resources; coordinate Title 1, Migrant, and 21st Century programs; recruit and complete eligibility revalidations for migrant children.

• Office Operations: Greet visitors, answer phones, coordinate attendance and transportation changes, publish weekly parent newsletters, and assist with website and social media updates.

• Administrative & Records Support: Maintain migrant student records (MSIS), process enrollment/choice transfers, assist with student records, and support building scheduling, inventory, and budgeting.

• District Support: Serve as School Registrar; assist with state reporting (CEDARS/EDS, P223); provide backup for accounts payable and school board meeting preparation.

• High School Diploma

• Bilingual/Bi-literate in English and Spanish (excellent oral and written communication in both)

• Strong interpersonal, data entry, and technology skills

• Must pass Washington State Patrol & FBI fingerprint background check

• Previous office or reception experience (preferably in K-12 education)

• Experience with Skyward/Qmlativ, Microsoft Office/Excel, and educational diversity programs

• AA or BA degree in Business, Finance, or a related field

• Family Support Staff must have one of the following:

  • An associate or higher degree with the equivalent of 30 college quarter credits in adult education, human development, human services, family support, social work, early childhood education, child development, psychology, or other field directly related to their job responsibilities
  • DCYF approved credential from a comprehensive and competency-based Family/Social Service training program that increases knowledge and skills in providing direct services to families such as:
  • Washington State ECE Home Visitor Certificate or
  • Home Visitor Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential from the Council of Professional Recognition
• If the best candidate for the position is not fully qualified, the contractor must ensure the newly hired staff person has a minimum of a High-School Diploma or equivalent and is on a Professional Development Plan (PDP) to fully meet the qualifications of their role within five years from the date of hire

Orondo School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.