Description

The Office Manager serves as the operational leader of the school’s front office and business functions. This role ensures smooth daily operations, strong family communication, financial and compliance accuracy, and a welcoming environment for students, families, and staff.

Reports to: Principal

Supervises: Office Specialist

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

School Operations

• Supports daily front office operations

• Oversee attendance systems

• Ensure the accurate daily functioning of staff time clocks

• Ensure compliance with school-level operational requirements

• Provide administrative support to Principals, including scheduling, document preparation, communication coordination, and other operational tasks

• Serve as a backup for the office specialist

• Other duties as assigned

Financial & Business Management

• Manage school-based purchasing and expense tracking

• Maintain financial documentation and reconciliation processes

• Support budget monitoring in partnership with school leadership

• Collaborate as necessary with the Network Operations and Finance team

Supervision

• Supervise and evaluate the Office Specialist

• Ensure consistent and professional family communication

• Maintain efficient administrative systems

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure accurate maintenance of student cumulative records

• Support enrollment and withdrawal processes

• Maintain confidentiality of all records

Requirements

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Values that align with the Kindezi model and goals

• Dedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindset

• High level of judgment: the supervisor is available to review established broad objectives and approve executive-level decisions.

• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills

• Requires frequent contact with external personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills are required for interacting and working with various levels of individuals.

• Requires excellent written and verbal skills.

• Strong organizational and financial management skills

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a United States citizen or otherwise have authorization to work in the United States

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Have the ability to pass an Atlanta Public Schools background check and obtain a GaPSC-issued clearance certificate

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in school operations, administration, or business management

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: 

• Salary: $74,000.00

• Compensation aligned with The Kindezi Schools’ Manager salary schedule

• Teacher Retirement System (TRS) pension, 403b plan, paid time off, health, vision, and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and short and long-term disability benefits.  

JOB CLASSIFICATION: 

• Work Days: Annual 

• Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt

Summary

The salary for this position is fixed and has been established based on the scope and responsibilities of the role, rather than years of experience or certification level. At The Kindezi Schools, salaries are non-negotiable, ensuring fairness and equity across all roles.

Hiring Process:

• Application
• Video Screening
• Hiring Task 
• Panel Interview