Job Description

• STRIVE Prep operates nine schools within Denver Public Schools (DPS) throughout Far Northeast, Northwest and Southeast Denver.
• In order to realize our vision of making a college prep education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception, STRIVE Prep is growing from nine schools serving 3,200 students to 17 schools serving 7,500 students by the year 2022.
• Approximately 97% of STRIVE Prep students identify as students of color, 91% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, 42% are English Language Learners and 12% receive Special Education services.
• One or more STRIVE Prep schools have consistently ranked in the top 10 high performing secondary schools within DPS since the DPS School Performance Framework was introduced.
• We welcome any scholar from kindergarten through twelfth grade who desires to STRIVE for college. Because STRIVE Prep participates in the DPS SchoolChoice process, enrollment is open to any student in the communities we serve regardless of race, economic circumstance or previous academic achievement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Live the STRIVE values in all interactions with students, staff, families and guests who enter our building.
• Respond to family concerns promptly, professionally and effectively.
• Manage phones (answer calls, re-direct calls, take messages, place calls, and create school announcements).
• Correspond regularly with families regarding school policies, trips, events and milestones.
• Manage and oversee the school’s overall culture and physical condition.
• Manage mail (distribute received mail, prepare school mailings, and make mail drops).
• Manage the collection and maintenance of student, personnel, and school information (receive forms and paperwork, track missing forms, manage databases, update contact information, and keep records current).
• Manage school wide daily systems (manage student attendance and track the student discipline system).
• Account for and properly deposit all cash and checks received at the campus on a weekly basis.
• Help to plan and manage logistics and preparations for school events and activities as needed (space reservations, guided tours, photocopies, set up for special events, and phone calls to confirm attendance).
• Greet and document all visitors (sign in visitors, ensure that students only leave with authorized parents/guardians, and monitor and control access to the school).
• Process student applications.
• Create a filing system for the school’s electronic and paper documents and file everything accordingly.
• Assist with student recruitment.
• Manage all responsibilities and tasks as required by the district through Charter Secretaries, including October Count.
• Write and edit letters, promotional materials (e.g. brochures, newsletters), and website content.

Our Aspiring Office Manager:

• Is fluent in oral and written English and Spanish (required).
• Holds at least a bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred).
• Has experience working in an urban setting (strongly preferred).
• Is committed to constant growth, reflection, and practice through regular coaching and professional development.
• Is dedicated to educational success for all urban students of color.
• Is fired up about social justice, eager to empower our scholars, and committed to being change-makers.
• Brings enthusiasm, professionalism, and positivity to the school and our adult community.
• Assumes the best in others and is willing to have courageous conversations in order to do what is best for students.
• Is hard-working and views challenges as opportunities for improvement
• Approaches every day with unapologetic high expectations, persistence and a sense of humor.
• Has high expectations of themselves and others and a willingness to hold themselves and others to those expectations.
• Is effective at building relationships with students and families through consistent partnership and communication

What we Offer our Office Managers:

• Competitive compensation package and annual cost of living performance based raises.
• Participation on the Colorado PERA retirement program including a PERA 401k contribution option.
• Funding of 100% of individual medical benefits and a wide range of insurance plans.

How to Apply

Bureaus: Colorado. Job Categories: Full-Time. Job Types: Operations / Administration.