Administrative Assistant - Wyoming Connections Academy

School Summary

Wyoming Connections Academy is a tuition-free, online school for students in grades K-12 throughout Wyoming. Wyoming Connection Academy is authorized under state law as a distance education program of Big Horn County School District #1 and operates under the Wyoming Switchboard Network. Wyoming Connections Academy was founded in 2009 as Jackson Hole Connections Academy, and in 2011 became Wyoming Connections Academy. The school is operated through a contract with Connections Academy, LLC, to provide its educational program. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Cognia, formerly AdvancED, and Wyoming Connections Academy is accredited through Big Horn County School District #1.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from the office in Cody, Wyoming, with virtual, remote possibilities, the Part-Time Administrative Assistant will focus a majority of its responsibilities on special project and truancy/attendance, while also supporting with daily administrative tasks of the school such as answering phones and email, receiving visitors, assisting the principal and teachers with administrative tasks, filing, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Entering data into the online student information system;
• Special projects as designated by the School Leader;
• Supporting school staff with student attendance/truancy;
• Managing student files and records;
• Generating reports;
• Answering the phones;
• Scheduling appointments;
• Speaking with Parents and Students;
• Assisting with various personnel duties;
• Ordering office supplies;
• Interacting with vendors;
• Assisting with State Testing duties;
• Responsible for requesting, filing, uploading and scanning of special population records with guidance and oversight from the Manager of Special Education;
• Assisting the Leadership Team and Special Populations Department with a wide variety of daily responsibilities; and
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Technologically proficient with Microsoft Office tools (emphasis on Excel), Google Suite, and web-based applications is essential
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
• Detail oriented and ability to effectively handle multiple priorities
• Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both with and without supervision
• Self-starter and independent worker
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Must report to the Cody, Wyoming office on a rotation basis
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication