Administrative Assistant & Attendance Monitor (Full Time)Position Description EQA SchoolsEQA serves students who have dropped out, been expelled from, or have struggled academically or behaviorally in traditional settings and are looking for an accelerated path to graduation. There are three high school campuses, The NET: Central City which opened in 2011, The NET: Gentilly which opened in 2017, and a third high school campus, The NET: East, which opened in 2020 as a merger with ReNEW Accelerated High School. Students at the high schools earn a high school diploma and participate in internships, career counseling, and career training in various fields including construction, medical, and digital media. EQA also serves middle school students through The Bridge Middle School, a therapeutic program for 7th and 8th grade struggling students. For all settings, our goal is that our students leave school with the skills, confidence and experience necessary to succeed in the career and education path of their choice. Position SummaryThis position is a unique opportunity to help build the school you believe struggling students in New Orleans deserve. You will be the first person each student, parent, and visitor sees each day and as such you have a tremendous impact on their experience at The NET. The NET Administrative Assistant & Attendance Manager is responsible for:Providing Backup for the NOEOC Office Manager:
- Monitoring NOEOC entrance & student traffic
- Securely checking students and visitors in & out of the building
- Establishing and maintaining strong communication with students, teachers, and parents and family members
- Answering and directing phone calls and correspondences
- Receiving and distributing packages
Attendance
- Responding to enrollment inquiries and recruiting students
- Enrolling new students and obtaining records
- Tracking attendance and analyzing attendance data
- Calling absent students daily
- Designing and managing attendance mailings and inquiries
- Managing student transportation
- Developing attendance plans and initiatives to insure increases in individual and school attendance
Administrative Support
- Managing ordering and inventory
- Managing basic HR functions like timesheets
- Supporting school leaders and coordinators with mailing, filing, calls and other supports
- Supporting student and school events
- Supporting other projects and tasks as assigned
Position Requirements:
- AA, BA preferred
- Demonstrated record of working effectively with at risk young people
- Restorative orientation and skillful working with students exhibiting difficult behaviors
- Exceptional welcoming and customer service orientation
- Demonstrated record of excellent organizational and verbal and written communication
- Proficient in Microsoft programs and database management
- Skilled at multi-tasking, effective work planning, and execution
- Very detail oriented, trustworthy and able to keep confidentiality
- Flexible, open to change, quick-learning, self-directed, and able to manage in a highly dynamic and fast paced environment
- Learning mindset dedicated to effectively and innovatively problem solving and constantly improving
- Commitment to The NET's mission, vision and values
Details
- Campus: The NET: East, 12000 Hayne Blvd.
- Start Date: Immediate
- Schedule: 40 hours/week Monday-Friday. Schedule is 7:30-4:00pm Monday-Friday. School is year round, leave is tied to the School Leave schedule.
- Salary: $35,000 - $40,000 depending upon experience. Initial salary is set based on years of experience and degrees. Future salary increases and bonuses are based on performance and responsibilities.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits and generous 403b retirement plan
- Reports to: Principal
EQA encourages individuals of all identities and backgrounds to apply for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to hiring a talented and diverse group of individuals. EQA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. EQA does not sponsor employment visas. In compliance with state law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in a Louisiana public school via the appropriate background checks.