Job DetailsJob Location: Milwaukee, WI 53205The Office Administrator is the first line of contact with scholar families. He/she provides administrative support to the campus by answering phones, handling correspondence, maintaining databases, and other general office duties.
Prepare, organize, and maintain reports, correspondence, forms, and spreadsheets
Maintain organized filing systems for all school records (digital and paper).
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Maintain a start-up checklist to ensure the school begins fully prepared and stocked.
Maintain an end-of-year checkout list in collaboration with OA2.
Serve as the first point of contact for families, students, and visitors—answer phones, greet visitors, respond to inquiries, and direct individuals appropriately.
Administer medications and basic first aid to students as needed; communicate with families about health concerns.
Coordinate late pick-up processes with the principal.
Manage all student records: specifically attendance, health records, immunization forms, and other required documentation.
Support with creation and distribution of transcripts and record requests.
Support with admissions/enrollment processes and required paperwork, including lotteries, waitlists, orientations, and compliance documents (e.g., free/reduced lunch applications).
Manage school input into Skyward and other student information systems; ensure data accuracy for attendance and in/out actions.
Support distribution and collection of annual forms, mailings, and emergency preparedness documentation.
Coordinate arrangements for all field trip transportation, lunches, and payment paperwork
Help maintain office supplies, uniforms, shared technology, and office equipment (copiers, fax machines, postage machines).
Support storage, accountability, and accessibility of school materials, furniture, and equipment (in collaboration with principal and DO).
Other Duties
Provide model for students of exemplary conduct
Attend training and staff meetings
Skills/Attributes
Must be in alignment with Milwaukee College Prep’s core beliefs and educational philosophy.
Must exhibit joy, enthusiasm and positivity.
Must have good computer skills, including: email, word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.
Excellent interpersonal skills required to interact with others and contribute to a positive office atmosphere.
Good organizational skills necessary to ensure that files, folders, and schedules are in proper order so the office can run efficiently.
Office Administrators frequently write memos and email when communicating with administrators, staff, scholars and parents/guardians. Therefore, they must have good grammar, ensure accuracy, and maintain a professional tone.
QualificationsEducation
High School Diploma required, associate degree or higher is preferred.
Experience
Must have at least three years of experience and/or educational background sufficient to meet the wide range of responsibilities of the position.
Must obtain Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Certification annually prior to first day with scholars.