Uncommon Schools

Uncommon Schools

Office Manager

Newark, NJ, United States

Sponsorship not specified$20k-$31kDetected 4 days ago
AccountingLogisticsProcurementCommunicationTime ManagementMentoring

About the role

  • Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities.
  • Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success.
  • We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership.

Responsibilities

  • We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color.
  • Organized and able to maintain key systems such as attendance, vendor deliveries, student documentation and paperwork.
  • Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures.
  • Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time and meet tight deadlines.
  • Spanish-speaking skills strongly preferred to support effective communication with our students, families, and community members.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required

Compensation

  • Compensation for this role is between $20.34 to $31.31 per hour.
  • Most candidates who meet job description requirements will receive an offer of $20.34 - $22.00 per hour.
  • Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional development, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
  • New Jersey Pension program
  • Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
  • Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
  • A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.
  • We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions.

Company info

  • Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond.
  • Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!
  • At Uncommon, our Office Managers (OMs) play a central role on our School Operations Teams in ensuring that students, families, and staff have the information and resources they need to succeed.
  • At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive.

Equal opportunity

  • If you would like to request an accommodation, please email recruitment@uncommonschools.org.

This listing is sourced directly from Uncommon Schools's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.