Administrative Assistant - Delaware Schools Consortium : Job Details

Position Type: Secretarial /ClericalDate Posted: 3/11/2024Location: Kuumba Academy Charter School(High-Needs School)Date Available: 08/15/2023Closing Date: 08/31/2023District: Kuumba Academy Charter School About us: Kuumba Academy Charter School (KACS) is a tuition-free public charter school In partnership with our founding organization, Christina Cultural Arts Center Inc. (CCAC), CCAC and KACS form a unique non-profit public school partnership committed to educational excellence. Through the innovative union of academics, arts, technology and family engagement, each individual's learning style is nurtured resulting in creative learners who are positive agents of change in the community. Kuumba Academy is committed to being the highest performing charter school in the state of Delaware, and closing the achievement gap in the city of Wilmington. Responsibilities of Kuumba Academy Teachers Include but Are Not Limited to: This position is responsible for coordinating new student recruitment and registration for in/out of school time programming. Applicants should be innovative, enthusiastic, and highly committed to serving students and families.

• Assists in the coordination of recruitment events for families for out of school time programming with the Family Engagement Director and Out of School Time Coordinator
• Maintains events calendar for out of school time programming (internal and external)
• Collaborates with the Athletic Director and Student Activities Coordinator to coordinate student events and community outreach
• Develops and distributes correspondence for families around policies, procedures, standards and directives
• Compiles and evaluates data, prepares analysis reports for out of school time programming
• Works with school staff to ensure all student paperwork is up to date and meets eligibility requirements for program participation

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Keeps up to date records and directories of all alumni.

Skills and Characteristics

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook
• Ability to work flexible hours, as required by the demands of the program
• Skilled in relationship building.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• High level of personal organization and planning.
• Team player: maturity, humility, grit, flexible, follow-through, sense of humor, open to feedback and a roll-up-my-sleeves attitude.
• Strong belief in the Kuumba mission and educational model.

Educational Background and Requirements:

• Must possess a minimum of an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• Previous professional experience working as an administrative assistant (preferred)

Compensation:

• Salary range for this position is commensurate with experience. This position is grant funded.

Interested Candidates Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].