Iowa Connections Academy - Administrative Assistant

School Summary

Iowa Connections Academy (IACA) is a tuition-free, full-time virtual public school for students in grades K-12 throughout Iowa. The school operates in partnership with the CAM Community School District in Anita, IA. IACA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, an accrediting division of AdvancED.

Position Summary

Working from the IACA office in Anita (local candidates), hybrid, or remote, the Administrative, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for daily administrative tasks such as answering and responding to communications via phone, email, and Webmail, receiving visitors (office based), assisting the principal and school leaders with administrative tasks, filing and other duties as assigned.  

Responsibilities

• Entering data into the online student information system;
• Generating, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating data from reports;
• Answering the phones;
• Scheduling appointments; 
• Speak with and assist Parents and Students;
• Assist School Administrators with a wide variety of daily responsibilities; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and web-based applications is essential 
• Associate’s degree preferred; work experience considered
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility                                   
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced team environment
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication