Middle School Administrative And Operations Coordinator
The Middle School at Milton Academy is seeking a Middle School Administrative & Operations Coordinator. The ideal candidate will oversee daily office functions and provide high-level support to the Middle School Principal. This role serves as the central hub for communications, scheduling, and logistics, ensuring smooth coordination across students, families, faculty, and staff. The candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and adept at managing multiple priorities, blending administrative support with operational management to strengthen the overall efficiency and experience of the Middle School community.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
- Oversee daily office operations and perform a diverse range of administrative activities in a fast-paced office environment; serve as a central liaison to other departments (facilities, catering, business, etc.) and academic divisions in the resolution of a variety of day-to-day matters.
- Manage the Middle School Principal's calendar, coordinate divisional schedules, and track key deadlines to maintain an efficient workflow.
- Implement and refine administrative systems and processes to enhance communication and operational effectiveness across the division.
- Maintain divisional calendars and ensure consistent, accurate information-sharing.
- Serve as the first point of contact for families and visitors, ensuring a welcoming and professional presence
- Plan, organize, and execute a range of Middle School events, including assemblies, parent programs, orientation, field trips, and closing events, while overseeing all related logistics, vendor coordination, budgeting, and communications.
- Draft, edit, and distribute communications to families and coordinate production of the weekly Middle School newsletter, including content and formatting.
- Track and manage divisional expenses, budget allocations, and documentation for expense reimbursements alongside the Middle School Principal.
- Monitor and reconcile credit card receipts, ensuring compliance and fiscal responsibility.
- Lead the annual Middle School student textbook and supply ordering process, including collecting data from faculty and staff, managing vendor relations, placing and tracking orders, and overseeing organization and distribution prior to the start of the school year.
- Coordinate all Middle School functions within Veracross, the school's student information system, ensuring accurate data management, secure user access, and effective use across attendance, student scheduling, conference scheduling, and student records, with a strong commitment to confidentiality and data security.
- Contribute to student programming and divisional initiatives as needed, with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities that align with the needs of the Middle School.
Supervision to be received : Supervised by the Middle School Principal
Supervision to be exercised : None
Education / Certification / Licensure
Required : A bachelor's degree
Preferred : A master's degree
Experience
Required :
Minimum, 3-5 years of administrative or operations management experiencePreferred :
Experience in an academic environment, ideally in an independent day school.Experience with student information systemsCompetencies
Required :
Experience using Google platforms and Microsoft Office are essential.Must have the capacity to use technology fluidly in a wide array of situations.Must demonstrate the ability to solve problems independently.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Detail-oriented with strong editing and proofreading skills.Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.Receptive to supervision and professional development.Desire to be a part of a dynamic educational community.Proficiency in multitasking and organizing the work of self and others, with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and projects.Eagerness to understand and adopt DEIJ principles and practices.Qualified candidates will possess a team player mentality and have strong interpersonal skills, specifically in interaction with children and adolescents.Physical Abilities
Required :
Must be able to work on campus in person and at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.Must be able to assist in a classroom setting and use relevant instructional technology.Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.All interested internal candidates must complete an application for promotion or transfer and inform supervisor as soon as possible.
The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.
Milton Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any category protected by federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship or national or ethnic origin.