Middle School Administrative Assistant – Georgia Connections Academy Position Available In Gwinnett, Georgia

Middle School Administrative Assistant – Georgia Connections Academy

Job Category:

Administrative/Clerical

Requisition Number:

MIDDL016753

ing Details
ed: April 18, 2025
Full-Time
Locations
Showing 1 location
Office-based
2763 Meadow Church Rd
Ste. 208
Duluth, GA 30097, USA Job Details
Description School Summary Georgia Connections Academy is a tuition-free, full-time virtual school for students in grades K-12 throughout Georgia. The school is authorized by the Georgia Charter Schools Commission and governed by an independent Board of Directors, with a mission to maximize academic achievement for students who are seeking other academic options. The school is operated by Georgia Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Georgia, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED, and GACA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement. Georgia Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. All GACA staff must be able to participate in monthly in-person activities, including but not limited to: School and department meetings,
Student engagement opportunities,
Required training/development,
School-level events, such as state testing and Position Summary and Responsibilities Working from the office in Duluth, GA, the Administrative Assistant is a 12-month employee that provides comprehensive clerical and administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of Middle School. This person works closely with school leadership, faculty, staff, and district office personnel to facilitate daily school functions, manage communications, and assist with operational tasks. The ideal candidate is highly organized, professional, and customer-service oriented. The Middle School Administrative Assistant will: Provide general secretarial and administrative support to the principal and school leadership team.
Perform a variety of clerical duties to support daily school
Routinely handle internal and external correspondence/communication with discretion and accuracy.
Answer telephone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate
Assist with school level email inbox, newsletters updates and other communication platforms.
Manage and organize middle school
Schedule and coordinate meetings, take minutes, and distribute correspondence promptly
Attend Middle School in office faculty meetings and other Middle School events such as awards ceremonies, field trips, state testing, etc.
Greet and assist visitors, students, staff, and parents with professionalism and
Maintain a working knowledge of school and district policies, events, and public information to assist faculty, staff, and the
Assist with the preparation and coordination of school audits to ensure compliance and
Prepare and submit purchase orders and work orders for equipment, large batch printing and supplies.
Assist principal and leadership team in managing staff travel request
Assist principal in managing school fund balance
Update IA with purchase requests once approved by the principal
Maintain school calendars and coordinate scheduling of meetings, appointments, and school activities.
Manage office reservation requests as needed by school
Assist the principal in coordinating interviews, scheduling applicants, tracking interview data, and preparing related reports.
Serve as a liaison between the Middle School team and the Enrollment Department to ensure effective communication and coordination of enrollment processes.
Collaborate with the Engagement Team to plan and organize student field trips, events, meetings, and conferences, while ensuring all safety procedures and district protocols are followed.
Routinely handle internal and external correspondence with discretion and
Generate reports and prepare documents for school level mail merge
Support school-wide events and programs such as graduation and school
Provide support for special school level
Maintain a courteous, businesslike, and professional demeanor in all communications and interactions.
Foster a welcoming and responsive environment for staff and community stakeholders
Travel may be required as part of the responsibilities associated with this
Other duties as Preferred Qualifications Associate’s degree strongly preferred
2-4 years of working in a school or office setting required
Proficiency with both Microsoft Office tools such as Excel and Google Suite as well as web-based applications is
Familiarity with information management systems, as well as on-line design and publishing tools.
Knowledge of expense reports
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced team environment
Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Ability to work remotely if necessary
May require occasional overnight travel
Should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate outstanding presentation and interpersonal abilities, react to change productively and be able to handle tasks as assigned