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Operations Administrative Coordinator
Menlo SchoolUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Apr 2025
💰 $100,000/yr($75,000/yr – $100,000/yr)
About the role
The Operations Administrative Coordinator provides essential administrative support to ensure the efficient day-to-day functioning of the Operations department. This role focuses on coordination, communication, and administrative tasks that contribute to a well-organized and responsive school environment. The Coordinator serves as a central point of contact for internal stakeholders and external visitors, while supporting departmental processes such as invoicing, documentation, calendar management, and service coordination. Working closely with departments across campus, the Operations Administrative Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring seamless internal operations and maintaining a professional and welcoming experience for all campus users.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:- Greet and assist visitors and vendors utilizing the visitor management system, maintaining a professional, helpful front-line presence for the department.
- Provide administrative support for departmental processes including invoice processing, check requests, and billing reconciliation.
- Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail and package distribution across campus, including maintaining related records and tracking.
- Working closely with the Human Resources department, manage administrative processes related to school-owned apartment complexes, including coordinating move-in/move-out procedures, communicating housing guidelines, handling security deposit collection and returns, and maintaining accurate tenant records.
- Collaborate with division assistants in the Middle and Upper Schools to provide administrative support on cross-divisional projects, coordinate logistics for special schedules, and assist with the planning and execution of campus-wide events.
- Project manage small-scale administrative initiatives, including developing timelines, coordinating stakeholders, tracking progress, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Maintain and manage key inventory records; coordinate key assignments and re-keying requests in collaboration with Facilities.
- Assign parking passes, keys and electronic fobs to new employees; assist in the onboarding process.
- Track and update directory information and staff signage across campus to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Process staff requests for business cards, office signage, and other administrative materials.
- Maintain the department’s shared calendars and assist with coordination of departmental meetings, including note-taking and follow-up tracking as needed.
- Provide administrative coordination for refuse and recycling services, including scheduling pickups and following up on service issues.
- Support seasonal projects or initiatives led by the Operations department, such as coordination of celebratory events, workspace moves, or other logistical updates.
- Assist in processing staff vacation and time-off requests, ensuring alignment with department staffing needs.
- Provide backup administrative support to the transportation team, including shuttle schedules and rider communication, as needed.
- Complete additional administrative tasks or projects as assigned by department leadership.
- Regular attendance and physical presence at the job.
- Ability to lift and carry packages and equipment up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to walk, stand, and perform physical tasks throughout the day.
- Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate’s degree in business administration, management or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience in a school environment is preferred.
- Capacity to handle emergent and unexpected situations with poise and efficiency.
- Highly organized with a proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with staff, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace
- Minimum 3 years work experience
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