Front Office Business Manager

The Office Manager is responsible for all administrative tasks in the school front office to include:

• Front office management
• Record and compliance management
• Annual enrollment
• Distribution/collection of textbooks and materials
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Payroll and Accounting Support

He/she also acts as an essential liaison for families, students, faculty and staff in all non-curricular, non-instructional and non-disciplinary academy business. The Office Manager reports directly to School Administration, and coordinates/supervises the work of any office assistants and/or parent volunteers. He/she also coordinates regularly with Meridian Preparatory Academy's Office staff regarding records, compliance, enrollment, budgetary, and communication matters.

Qualifications, Competencies and Strengths

The Front Office Business Manager position offers an exceptional opportunity to lead and contribute meaningfully to a unique organization in its foundational years. While experience in education is preferred in this role, Meridian Preparatory Academy is seeking people who are passionate and committed to education reform.

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Bilingual highly preferred
• Prior experience working in a school’s front office preferred.
• Budget management experience preferred.
• Ability to manage and organize confidential data efficiently.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents, co-workers and the public at large.
• Strong computer skills utilizing Google Suites, Word, and Excel and the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Be a self-starter with an ownership attitude and a strong sense of drive and urgency to meet established goals.
• Possess good supervisor and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and work with and through others to achieve desired results.
• Excellent attendance record.
• May need to lift books, teaching materials, and classroom supplies weighing 20 lbs. or more at times.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to obtain valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with parents and school personnel at all levels.

• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates conscientious and responsible behavior.

• Appropriately communicates and interacts with other staff.

• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth.

Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing priorities; communicating with diverse groups of individuals; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; working with detailed information; working with frequent interruptions; setting priorities; working under minimal supervision; working within time constraints; ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English.

Personal Qualities and Values

We value each of our team members as individuals and we believe that we achieve the greatest results by working together. The candidate should enjoy being a team player. 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Reports to: School Administration

Work Hours: 8 hours/day (7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)

How to Apply

You must complete the entire online application to be considered for a position.

Please provide:

• A resume
• A copy of an IVP Fingerprint Card

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aligned with the mission of the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools is the commitment to educational equity for all students, staff, and patrons of the school system. In all places and in all activities of Meridian Preparatory Academy, it is expected that every individual will be treated in a fair and equitable manner. All conduct will reflect a belief in the dignity and value of each person, regardless of the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizenship status, or economic status.