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Organizational Generalist (Office Manager)

Posted: Continuous 2012-04-11
Available: SY 2012-2013
ChicagoQuest
Chicago Quest
Chicago IL 60607
  CICS ChicagoQuest Organizational Generalist

 
Position Title: CICS ChicagoQuest Organizational Generalist (Office Manager)

Reports to:  CICS ChicagoQuest School Director
 

Background
On January 26, 2the Chicago Board of Education approved the Fall 2011 launch of CICS Chicago Quest, which will be a 6-12 grade campus of the Chicago International Charter School (CICS). Chicago Quest is a priority program investment of The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and will offer a rigorous, engaging, and interactive curriculum that is organized around systems-thinking and game design. This curriculum is content-rich and aligned with the Illinois State (soon to be Common Core) and College Readiness standards.
 
Chicago Quest will measure its success by our graduates' abilities to design creative solutions to complex problems, think critically and independently, collaborate effectively and productively, use technology purposefully and wisely, and explore, engage in, and express their interests and talents using multiple platforms and media. Our success also will be measured by our students' abilities to excel on the state and national assessments that determine access to selective postsecondary options. We are committed to preparing all of our students to earn 4-year degrees at the college or university of their choice.
 
In addition to our future families and communities, the MacArthur Foundation, and Quest to Learn (NY), Chicago Quest is fortunate to be partnering with DePaul University, YouMedia (Chicago Public Library), the Digital Youth Network, the Institute for Play (NY), and the newly formed Chicago Learning Network.
 
Position Summary:
The main duty of this position is to manage all front office activities under the supervision of the Campus Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • 1. Answering phones, greeting and directing visitors, addressing questions from parents and nurturing students.
    2. Help manage attendance as needed (maintain student database and attendance records, etc.).
    3. Provide administrative support to the Director and Associate Director.
    4. Maintain school/student records and organize files.
    5. Manage confidential information of staff and student appropriately.
    6. Attend to students' medical needs by directing them to the school Nurse.
    7. Attend required meetings.
    8. Demonstrate knowledge of and support of ChicagoQuest mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
9. Assist in setup for meetings, back to school night, and new student registration.
10. Management of Traffic flow of guests in the building.
11. Oversee Assistant Office Manager/Office Assistant.
12. Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS:
Works closely with all levels within the school and home office. Works with children and parents, may work from time to time with outside consultants/vendors. Professional demeanor and dress code at all times is essential.

BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE:
A high school diploma required. College degree preferred
Knowledge of PowerSchools and IMPACT databases strongly preferred
Strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as with a team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required. 
Able to follow instructions and meet deadlines


Other:
Any additional duties assigned at the discretion of the Supervisor
 
All ChicagoQuest Staff must:
  • Believe in the mission and vision of the school, including the big ideas that undergird the Quest philosophy- systems thinking and game design
  • Be passionate about working in urban areas
  • Have a commitment to holding the highest standards for every student
  • Be able to build rapport and classroom community with middle schoolers
  • Work tirelessly to attain high goals
  • Desire to work in a highly collaborative environment
  • Be open to receiving feedback and support
  • Demonstrate initiative, persistence and resiliency
  • Be reflective, flexible, and collaborative
  • Be comfortable with technology use
  • Be open to innovation

About Chicago International Charter Schools
Chicago International Charter Schools operates a network of 14 campuses across the city of Chicago serving more than 8,000 students in Pre-K through 12th grade. In August 2010, CICS opened its first campus in Rockford, IL. The organization was founded on the belief that every child has the right to a high quality education. The mission of Chicago International Charter Schools is:
 
To provide, through innovation and choice, an attractive and rigorous college-preparatory education that meets the needs of today's students.
 
We expect the best of every student and, in turn, provide the support each student needs to achieve his or her best.

Chicago Quest


1033 W. Van Buren St
Suite 640
Chicago, IL 60607
Urban · Charter

CICS ChicagoQuest opened in September, 2011, with 6th and 7th graders. CICS ChicagoQuest is a priority program investment of The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and offers a rigorous, engaging, and interactive curriculum that is organized around systems-thinking and game design. This curriculum is content-rich and aligned with the Illinois State Common Core and College Readiness standards. CICS ChicagoQuest will measure its success by our graduates' abilities to design creative solutions to complex problems, think critically and independently, collaborate effectively and productively, use technology purposefully and wisely, and explore, engage in, and express their interests and talents using multiple platforms and media. Our success also will be measured by our students' abilities to excel on the state and national assessments that determine access to selective post secondary options. We are committed to preparing all of our students to earn 4-year degrees at the college or university of their choice. In addition to our families and communities, the MacArthur Foundation, and Quest to Learn (NY), ChicagoQuest is fortunate to be partnering with DePaul University, YouMedia (Chicago Public Library), the Digital Youth Network, the Institute for Play (NY), and the newly formed HIVE Chicago Learning Network.

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