Administrative Assistant - Ohio Connections Academy

Administrative Assistant - Ohio Connections Academy

Job Category
:
Administrative/Clerical

Requisition Number
: ATTEN
017988

• Posted :
  May 26, 2026
• Full-Time

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Worthington, OH 43085, USA

School Summary

Ohio Connections Academy is a tuition-free K–12 public virtual school that students attend from home. Authorized under state law by the Ohio Council of Community Schools, Ohio Connections Academy (OCA) is state-certified and open to students throughout Northeast, Northwest, Central, Southeast, and Southwest Ohio.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Based at our Columbus or Mason, Ohio office, the Administrative Assistant supports daily school operations with a primary focus on attendance, truancy, and student records. Key responsibilities include monitoring and tracking attendance, coordinating truancy interventions, maintaining accurate student records, and providing general administrative support to staff. The role also involves regular communication with families, staff, and external partners, including other schools.

Primary Duties

• Schedule and conduct truancy meetings with caretakers/guardians.
• Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and parent inquiries regarding student attendance.
• Send attendance and truancy notification letters to families at various stages of the process.
• Utilize pivot tables in Google Sheets to monitor student attendance trends and engagement.
• Perform mail merges to send out attendance notices to families.
• Student Records
  • Request, receive, and process student records from other schools.
  • Send official student records upon withdrawal or transfer.
  • Coordinate with other schools to obtain required records.
  • Calling families and schools to follow up on enrollment.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent required
• 1–2 years of administrative experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (Mail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.)
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong interpersonal skills, customer-focused, and detail-oriented
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced, team environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality (FERPA compliance)
• Must pass FBI and BCI background checks (per Ohio law)
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email for two-step authentication

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