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School Office Manager

mentaOperations
Pay
$28K–$45K
per year
Work mode
On-site
Full Time
Location
Marion, IL
Level
Mid

Marion, IL at a glance

Rent
#15 of 51
$750/mo+1% vs US avg
Weather
#22 of 51
146 mild days80 hot · 56 cold
Income tax
#24 of 51
4.95% top rateIllinois

What you need

  • Comfortable in fast-paced school environment
  • Comfortable with students with behavioral/social-emotional needs
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Docs
  • Knowledge of office procedures, communications, record-keeping
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

What you'll do

  • Answer, screen, direct incoming phone calls
  • Greet and direct visitors
  • Maintain student records, notify parents of absences
  • Manage staff time records, payroll, accounts receivable
  • Prepare Workers' Comp reports, handle shipments, supplies
Job Description
 
As an Office Manager with The Menta Education Group, you will handle all incoming communications and visitors to the school as well as maintain current and accurate records.
 
5208 Meadowland Parkway Marion, IL 62959
7:30am-3:00pm CT, Monday-Friday, following a school calendar
 

Responsibilities

  • Answer, screen and direct all incoming telephone calls
  • Fax documents, make copies, and sort and deliver mail
  • Handle incoming and outgoing package shipments
  • Greet and direct visitors
  • Maintain office supplies
  • Maintain up-to-date student records
  • Contact parents and inform school districts when student is absent
  • Maintain staff daily time records
  • Perform accounts receivable function for school
  • Prepare payroll information for school staff
  • Prepare Workers' Compensation reports as required
  • Assist corporate staff with additional duties as needed

    • Qualifications

  • Must be comfortable working in a busy fast-paced school environment
  • Must be comfortable around students with behavioral and social-emotional needs
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred, but not required
  • Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including telephone communications, office systems, and record-keeping
  • Knowledge of modern business communications and grammar, including style and format of letters and memorandum
  • Demonstrated experience with Paylocity or similar software preferred
  • Ability to establish priorities, work independently and accomplish objectives with minimal supervision
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Proficient in use of Google Docs

    • Compensation & Benefits

  • In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
  • Compensation Information:
  • https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
  • Please refer to the "Administrative Support" section for this position's category
  • Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.  For more information visit:https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/
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    About Our School
     
    The staff at Menta Academy Marion is dedicated to seeing that each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready.
     
    Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis.
     
    Professional Associations and/or Partnerships
     
    The Menta Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.
     
    Equal Opportunity Employer
     
    The Menta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district office.

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