Location: San Antonio,TX, USA
Office Coordinator - San Antonio
Mission & Vision
Valor's mission is to educate the whole person for authentic freedom and a full human life. Our educational vision is grounded in the classical tradition, which identifies wisdom and virtue as the ultimate goals of education. In all facets of school life, we invite students to enter into the mystery of existence by inspiring them to pursue what is true, good, and beautiful within an authentic community. Our motto, Sapientia per Admirationem, speaks to our identity as an institution concerned with the preservation and promotion of wonder. This vision saturates the entire life of our schools, from curriculum and pedagogy to classroom order and special events.
All Valor students read and discuss the Great Books, take advanced math and science courses, study Latin, engage meaningfully with their external community, care for plants and animals, explore the fine arts, and have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular clubs and competitive athletics. In conjunction with rigorous academics, Valor is committed to building a transformative school culture filled with joy, respect, and deep engagement. Valor's teachers and school leaders inspire students to pursue excellence in all areas of their lives and reach their fullest potential.
What We Stand For
* Wisdom and Virtue
* Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
* Human Dignity
* Wonder and Inquiry
* Friendship and Community
* Attentiveness and Presence
* Honest, Open Communication
* Continuous Learning and Growth
Valor Hiring Profile
* Mission & vision alignment
* Subject matter expertise
* Strength of character
* Love of learning
* Commitment to professional growth
* Humility & receptivity to coaching
* Practical wisdom
* Aptitude/fit for working with students
* Classroom leadership capacity
* Commitment to collaboration and team unity
* Strong work ethic and an enthusiastic, positive attitude
Position Description
The Office Coordinator is responsible for a wide range of school office administrative tasks. Under the guidance of school leadership, the Office Coordinator carries out the following duties:
* Fosters and establishes a warm and hospitable environment for guests and school personnel
* Answers all incoming phone calls
* Serves as the first contact for parents by phone, email, and at the school office
* Coordinates purchasing activities for the school
* Coordinates the enrollment process for new students in collaboration with the Registrar
* Manages daily student attendance collection operations in collaboration with the Registrar
* Organizes office space and common spaces, in regard to supplies, ensuring coffee is made, and other hospitality needs
* Serves the Headmaster and assists Valor school leadership
* Other duties as assigned
Key skills and attributes for the Office Coordinator include:
* Heart for service and the fine detail that creates a warm and welcoming environment
* Openness to doing the 'little things' with care for the benefit of school leadership and the visitors of the school
* Positive, professional written and spoken communication skills
* Strong time management and personal organization skills
* Attention to detail
* Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
* Ability to learn new software systems (e.g. enrollment system, student information system, etc.)
* Ability to carry out tasks with accuracy, efficiency, and reliability
* Proficiency in Spanish (speaking and writing) is preferred but not required for consideration