What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Specialist II position at Butler Academy?
Operations Specialist II
At Butler Academy, or BA for short, we’re committed to building something extraordinary, and we won’t settle for anything less than the most talented, innovative, passionate, and committed support staff and educators we can find. Our goal is to find staff members who are committed to closing the achievement gap by supporting our teachers, scholars, and families; and making BA a dynamic learning environment where every child is genuinely embraced and uplifted.
Our mission as a school is to create an enthusiastic culture of learning in which every student is expected and positioned to succeed academically. We realize this mission by emphasizing the social and emotional well-being of our students, families and staff.
Job Description:
The BA Operations Specialist II is responsible for providing support to our front office and operations team in the following areas:
Attendance & PowerSchool:
- Verify that student attendance records are accurately maintained in our student data management system (PowerSchool).
- Communicate with families daily to confirm absences from school
- Oversee early sign out process and maintain all related documentation.
- Retrieve and maintain all documentation related to absences, tardies and truancies.
- Work closely with the teachers, school counselors and leadership team to identify students with attendance issues.
Front Office Support:
As part of the Front Desk staff, you will be responsible for creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere in the school front office for our families, guests, students, and staff. This includes greeting and checking in guests, directing or escorting them to the proper person, answering all incoming phone calls, fielding requests from staff, assisting with daily student attendance, and other duties as assigned by the President or Vice President of Operations.
Key skills and attributes for the Operations II position:
- Enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and our school mission
- A high level of professionalism, warmth, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information
- Positive, professional spoken and written communication skills
- Demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy
- Ability to be proactive and take initiative
- Willingness to embrace technology and master new software systems
- Ability to carry out tasks with accuracy, efficiency, reliability, and attention to detail
- Strong time management and personal organization skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
