POSITION SUMMARY:

United Charter High Schools is seeking a dynamic, organized, and creative Office Manager/Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of our Central Office. Serving as the face of the organization, this individual will ensure smooth office operations, provide high-level executive support, and contribute to school and community engagement through events and communications.
The ideal candidate is proactive, tech-savvy, and able to balance administrative, creative, and logistical responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Please apply on our website at www.unitedcharter.org

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in office management, administration, or executive support.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with social media platforms; design experience with Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar tools is a plus.
• Comfortable visiting and supporting multiple school sites across NYC.

EEO/ADA

(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)
This job description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements but represents the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and abilities needed. Management retains the discretion to add or change typical duties at any time and as required. All changes must be reasonable and within the functions of the role.
Salary Information
While the majority of new hires’ starting salaries shall be expected to be placed in the first half of the range(s) to allow space to grow in the job, for those who already have significant relevant experience at that level of the job, placement at the higher end of the range(s) is possible.
Who We Are
United Charter High Schools (UCHS) is the largest and most successful public charter high schools’ network in NYC. Originally founded as New Visions Charter High Schools by the nonprofit New Visions for Public Schools, it was established to provide quality educational opportunities for students in underserved communities. Renamed as UCHS as of July, 2024 the network consists of 7 charter high schools that held a collective graduation rate of 96% in both 2022 & 2023 whilst serving more than 3,000 students from the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens.
UCHS high schools are some of New York’s states highest performing charter high schools, consistently meeting and in many cases exceeding NYSED’s Performance Benchmarks for Student Performance. They are outperforming NYS on the 4-year Cohort regents’ exams and the 4-year graduation rate for all students and special populations. They also include the only NYC high school to receive the prestigious National Blue-Ribbon Award in 2022.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy that all employees and applicants for employment will be treated in all respects on the basis of their merit and qualifications and without regards to their race, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender, military status, marital status, ancestry, or any other reason prohibited by law. We believe that our teams should reflect the diverse communities we serve and that our culture and internal structures should be inclusive and equitable for all employees. We also recognize that
perspectives from communities that have been historically marginalized are critical to the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from individuals living in the communities that we serve or who are members of historically marginalized communities. We provide a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package in addition to the opportunity to make a significant impact on education reform and in the lives of urban youth.