Office Manager: Washington Parks Academy

WHO WE ARE

Cornerstone Education Group is a non-profit organization that manages the Cornerstone Charter School network in Detroit, serving the community for nearly 30 years. Our Mission is to prepare our students to live a Complete Life through an excellent education, a foundation of strong character, meaningful relationships, and real-world experiences for career and/or college. We need further to encourage our broad and beloved Cornerstone community to live the Complete Life as well. We seek to hire top talent to help us fulfill this great mission.

THE CORNERSTONE FAMILY

Our faculty, staff, parents and students are all part of the Cornerstone family. We work hard together to help each other succeed. If you want to work alongside a group of people who are passionate about what they do, the city in which they do it, and the families they serve, then Cornerstone is the right place for you.

THE ROLE 

Join the Cornerstone family! We are looking for an Office Manager for Cornerstone Education Group. The Office Manager supports the building Administration Team by providing administrative assistance. This role will also oversee the management of the main office. We are looking for someone who reflects a standard of excellence in achieving goals and will operate in accordance with Cornerstone standards. 

TITLE: Office Manager 

FLSA STATUS: Exempt 

REPORTS TO: Building Leader 

SUPERVISES: N/A 

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO 

∙ Act as the key contact person responsible for performing a variety of secretarial, confidential and administrative tasks for or on behalf of the building Leadership Team 

∙ Prepare and track/file documents, reports, presentations, proposals and memorandums 

∙ Manage the timeliness, accuracy and professionalism of communications, documents, records and other materials 

∙ Monitor general office operations, including tracking inventory of office supplies and making/approving all office supply orders 

∙ Respond to internal and external customer requests 

∙ Act as the first point of contact for the organization at the office, including answering the main phone line and the front door 

∙ Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding tasks and communications 

∙ Schedule and organize meetings and appointments for building-level administration 

HERE’S WHAT EVERYONE AT CORNERSTONE DOES

• the ability to prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change;
• the strong desire to achieve outstanding results in a short amount of time;
• the ability to motivate others and influence their behaviors;
• the power to stay visibly focused and self-assured;
• the talent to foster collective responsibility and ownership for greater student achievement;
• the aptitude to sustain an effective system of shared leadership and responsibility throughout Cornerstone;

HERE’S WHY WE’LL LOVE YOU

You have obtained a high school diploma, and if you have a bachelor’s degree, that’s a plus!

∙ You have experience working as an office administrator or assistant 

∙ You have knowledge of various office management procedures, tools or systems 

∙ You have highly effective communication skills both in person and in writing 

∙ You have fantastic interpersonal skills and know how to establish and maintain effective relationships with executives and other staff 

∙ You have excellent time management skills 

∙ You have the ability to operate standard office equipment 

∙ You are great at working under pressure with extreme accuracy and grace 

∙ You are confident and able to interact with donors, executives, board members, authorizers and other constituents 

∙ You know what it means to be customer-focused and results-oriented 

∙ You have strong organizational and problem-solving skills 

∙ You are proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point)

∙ You appreciate our mission to help young people grow to live fulfilling lives 

∙ You possess attributes inherent in the ten Cornerstone Character Words 

HERE’S WHY YOU’LL LOVE US

For fulltime colleagues, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and subject to plan eligibility.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time-Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Group Life Insurance
• Optional Income Protection Plans
• We operate a positive and supportive working environment
• We foster and encourage innovation in student education and career development
• We facilitate professional development and other faculty and staff experiences
• We provide opportunities to engage in the Partner Program, Career Pathways and other sponsored Cornerstone community programs

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position and the qualifications needed. The job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by a person so classified and should not be taken as a comprehensive list of all qualifications that may be required. Cornerstone Education Group is an equal-opportunity employer.