Elementary Office Administrative Assistant

Summary
Description
Minnesota Excellence in Learning Academy is known as "The Little School with a Big Heart." At MELA, we take relationships seriously. Our mission is to support each child in becoming an engaged and curious learner, a confident self-advocate, and a creative problem-solver by setting high expectations and nurturing a positive culture that honors diversity, collaboration, and optimism. We believe in our students. We believe in each other. If these values appeal to you, please consider applying at MELA.
MELA is looking for a dynamic administrative assistant excited to work on an admin team of optimistic hard workers. The admin assistant will have the following responsiblties:
- Office greeter (answer phones, buzz visitors in, handle sign ins/pick ups, student, parent, vendor, and staff support)
- Enrollment support
- Nursing assistant (meds forms, reminders, nurse's aid tasks)
- Attendance management
- Vendor support for copiers, phones, and tech
- Help with field trip planning
- Transportation support
- SIS data entry/management
- Records requests in and out
- Make remider signs for parents and handle put up/take down
- Mailing support
- Admin team support (principal, business, superintendent)
- Greet subs
- Make followup calls
- Maintain office and common space organization
- Manage school calendars
- Other duties as assigned
This is a year round, salaried position with lighter hours during the summer.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma Required
Associate’s Degree or Higher Preferred
Prior Experience in a School Setting Preferred
If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and cover letter to superintendent, Traci Moore at [email protected].