School Office Manager – Elementary (Internal SAUSD)

About the role

The School Office Manager supports the Principal and Assistant Principals in the daily operations of an elementary school. Working as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and staff, this role ensures smooth administrative functions and effective communication across the school community.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as secretary to the Principal and Assistant Principals, handling correspondence, scheduling, and meeting logistics.
• Manage the front office, greeting visitors, answering phones, and providing information to parents, students, and staff.
• Prepare and type letters, memoranda, bulletins, reports, and statistical data.
• Enter and maintain student data, process enrollments, transfers, and attendance records in the district’s computer system.
• Administer certificated and classified payroll, process timesheets, and maintain personnel records.
• Maintain school office records, compile reports, and distribute staff and parent bulletins.
• Coordinate with the health office, counselors, and community workers on truancy, absenteeism, and family support matters.
• Monitor the school budget, collect and account for fundraising monies, and manage supplies and equipment inventories.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in office administration preferred.
• Experience in a school or similar administrative environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with parents, teachers, and district personnel.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

Required skills