About this position
About Acceleration Academies
At Acceleration Academies, we believe in transforming the lives of students who have disengaged from traditional schooling to achieve their high school diploma through personalized, flexible learning and innovative educational practices, we empower young adults to earn their high school diploma tuition-free. Partnering with school districts nationwide, our dropout recovery and student re-engagement programs are supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to compassionate, impactful teaching.
The Role
The Bilingual Attendance & Office Coordinator serves as the first point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors, providing a welcoming and professional front-desk presence. This role supports the daily operations of the academy by managing communication, maintaining accurate attendance records, and ensuring an efficient and organized office environment. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable using technology to support school functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and assist students, families, staff, and visitors in a professional and friendly manner
- Answer and route phone calls, emails, and messages promptly
- Maintain front-desk operations, including sign-in procedures and visitor management
- Support attendance tracking and perform accurate data entry in SIS systems
- Assist with scheduling, calendar management, and coordination of meetings or events
- Prepare and distribute documents, announcements, and communications
- Provide clerical support such as filing, copying, scanning, and managing office supplies
- Use school technology systems (student information systems, communication platforms, Google tools) efficiently
- Uphold confidentiality and ensure compliance with school policies and procedures
- Support staff, students, and families with general inquiries and problem-solving
- Participate actively in academy meetings and school or community events
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission of the academy
What We’re Looking For
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Experience: Prior experience in an office, school, or customer-service environment.
Skills: Bilingual (Spanish/English) required
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
- Adept with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, mobile technology, and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
- Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times
Why Join Us?
Being part of Acceleration Academies means joining a team dedicated to transforming student outcomes. Here, you’ll directly impact students’ lives, championing their growth, resilience, and path to graduation.
We Value Our Team’s Well-being
We prioritize the holistic well-being of our team members and their families through comprehensive benefits:
Competitive Compensation: up to $23 an hour
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match to help secure your future.
Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Company Paid Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance options are available to protect you and your loved ones.
Flexible Paid Time Off: Encouraging a healthy work-life balance through adaptable PTO.
Wellness Support: Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources.
Employee Referral Incentives: Rewarding you for helping us build a talented team.
Professional Development: Certification reimbursement programs to invest in your growth.
Bonus Opportunities: Celebrating milestones and achievements with performance-based bonuses.
Physical & Work Environment
The physical demands listed are those necessary for an employee to effectively fulfill the job's essential functions.
- Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to touch, handle, or feel.
- Frequently required to: stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally required to: stoop, kneel, or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities necessary include close vision.
- Noise level consistent with a collaborative classroom setting.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and shaping the future of education, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in redefining what’s possible for students everywhere.
Third-Party Agency & Recruiter Notice for Acceleration Academies
Agencies presenting candidates must have an active, nonexpired Master Services Agreement and be formally engaged by an Acceleration Academies Recruiter. Resumes submitted outside these terms will be considered the property of Acceleration Academies.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Acceleration Academies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All roles at Acceleration Academies include core responsibilities that are fundamental to student success and overall academy operations. Applicants should carefully review the job description to ensure they can meet these requirements. Essential duties typically include:
• Consistent, reliable attendance during scheduled work hours
• On-site presence (for roles designated as in-person/onsite)
• Management of assigned workload and productivity expectations
• Ability to perform job functions in an open, student-centered workspace
If you believe you may need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the role, Acceleration Academies will engage in an interactive process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please note that accommodations cannot remove essential job functions or fundamentally alter the nature of the role.