Office Manager

About the role

Office Manager Opportunity at Uncommon Schools

Uncommon Schools invites applications for the Office Manager position, a critical role within our School Operations Teams. Individuals in this role are instrumental in providing students, families, and staff with the necessary information and resources for success. Our campuses in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester are supported by three specialized Office Managers: Office Manager

Communications, Office Manager

Data & Systems, and Office Manager

Finance. The collective responsibility of these roles is to coordinate daily operations and routines, ensuring a seamless and efficient school environment.

The Office Manager

Communications is responsible for a wide range of critical functions. These include acting as the primary point of contact for all school constituents through in-person interactions, telephone communications, and electronic mail. This role oversees the enrollment of new students and the re-enrollment of current students, manages daily student attendance, and maintains daily student operational systems. It also involves curating and maintaining current student information and files, along with planning and supporting the logistics and setup for all school events and activities as required.

The Office Manager

Data & Systems focuses on financial and operational infrastructure. Key duties encompass bill pay and full accounting responsibilities, procurement, and supply management for students, staff, and events. This position is tasked with maintaining accurate Student Information Systems for both the school and the local school system. Serving as the secondary contact for all school constituents, this role handles inquiries in person, over the phone, and via email, and provides logistical planning and support for campus events and activities.

The Office Manager

Finance handles financial operations for our larger K-8 campuses and High Schools. Core functions include bill pay and accounting, procurement and supply management for all student, staff, and event needs, and the logistical planning and setup for school events and activities.

All Office Managers must possess the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, while demonstrating robust interpersonal skills when interacting with teammates, educators, students, families, and other stakeholders. Success in this role requires a high level of organization to maintain key operational systems, including student attendance, vendor logistics, and student records management. A calm, professional demeanor is essential when navigating competing demands and external pressures. Strong time management skills are necessary to handle multiple concurrent tasks and meet stringent deadlines. A commitment to accuracy and thoroughness in all completed tasks is mandatory.

Candidates must bring a Bachelor's degree and 1 to 3 years of experience in a teaching or school administrative office capacity. A strong proficiency in Spanish is highly valued to facilitate communication with our diverse student, family, and community populations.

Uncommon Schools is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation for this role ranges from $20.60 to $29.97 per hour. Candidates whose qualifications align with the job requirements will generally receive an offer within the $20.60 to $21.89 per hour band. Initial pay is determined by several factors, including relevant professional development, educational certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. This range reflects our compensation scales for the 2026-2027 school year. Hires commencing before June 30th, 2026, will be subject to a slightly lower pay scale reflective of current compensation structures, with an increase effective July 1st, 20226 for the subsequent school year.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the health, wellness, and financial stability of our staff and their families. Benefits include generous paid time off, incorporating sick leave, recognized holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks spanning Spring, Winter, and Summer. The package also features extensive, best-in-class training and professional development opportunities, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans with pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSA), dependent care accounts (DCFSA), and health savings accounts (HSA). Financial planning is supported through a pension plan via the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System and a 403(b) retirement savings program. Additional benefits include paid leave of absence options for parental, medical, or disability needs, and mental health and counseling support with wellness benefits. A detailed overview of all benefits is available on our official resources page.

At Uncommon Schools, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment allows our students, staff, and community to thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the wide range of perspectives and experiences found in the communities we serve, with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values open dialogue and respectful discourse on the issues that shape our school culture.