Academic Services Support Specialist

Description

Compass Charter School’s mission is to inspire and develop innovative, creative, self-directed learners, one scholar at a time. When we start with scholars, we start from a place of possibility. With scholars at the center, we have defined the desired competencies for Compass employees that support meaningful learning experiences and create the enabling conditions to bring our vision for scholars to life, creating an innovative, collaborative, learning environment that supports the diverse needs and goals of each scholar, nurtures a love of learning, and prepares them for future success.

Core Values: Achievement | Respect | Teamwork | Integrity | Communication (ARTIC)

Compass fosters a work environment that is personalized, authentic, competency-based, inclusive, and equitable. Our Core Values guide our work every day. Those Core Values are teamwork and achievement for all community members; inclusive, respectful communication and collaboration; and mutual respect and integrity.

• Any combination of training/education, and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• 2+ years of successful experience in comparable public, private, or non-profit sectors; experience with virtual/blended learning environments is preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently, identify creative solutions, and handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality.
• Exemplary written and oral skills, specifically in presenting complex compliance and management reports.
• Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners.

• Advanced use of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, AI applications, project management and digital communication tools (e.g., Gmail, Parent Square).
• Expertise in navigating Student Information Systems (SIS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and project management software.
• Ability to rapidly learn and apply new technology, software, and evolving laws, regulations. Policies and procedures.
• High attention to detail in data collection, organization, and executing complex administrative tasks and projects
• A collegial approach to teamwork and the ability to manage multifaceted projects simultaneously.

• Provides high-level support to the CAO and Academic Directors, managing both routine and urgent complex tasks; supports meeting protocols and technology.
• Facilitates data entry, auditing, management and reporting from various sources; manages scholar rosters in school and learning applications, and tracks school processes, (e.g., SST and Tiered Re-engagement).
• Manages the end-to-end "Curriculum Locker" process, including the ordering, mailing, and tracking of school supplies and non-consumable materials via Amazon and other vendors.
• Independently plans division support functions, manages special projects,
• Coordinates and executes in-person events, handling everything from outreach and ordering to printing and preparing, to inventory delivery and storage.
• Serves as a liaison for central office functions and other duties as assigned to ensure scholar success;
  Applies and abides by state laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Although the Academic Services Support Specialist has unique requirements and duties, we believe that all employees play a critical role in the success of each and every scholar. The following competencies are common across every employee:

I am a Community Leader and understand that I am a member of a global society. I feel a sense of responsibility to make a contribution both at the local level and in the wider world.

• I embrace shared aspirations that drive organizational goals and actions.
• I support initiatives to allocate resources in alignment with our Framework for the Future and Blueprint for Success.
• I engage in a culture of high expectations and support in which each individual continuously strives to achieve our desired outcomes.
• I support the design of widespread access for educational partners that support meaningful, equitable learning experiences and opportunities.

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