Admin Assistant - Enrollment Specialist - Minnesota Connections Academy

School Summary

Minnesota Connections Academy (MNCA) is a tuition-free, online charter school for students in grades K-12 throughout Minnesota. MNCA’s program is operated through a contract with Connections Academy, LLC, to provide the educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED, and MNCA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Position Summary

This hybrid role (two in-office days, three remote) provides administrative support for student enrollment. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for a variety of daily tasks, including answering phones and emails, corresponding with families and other school districts regarding enrollment, greeting visitors, supporting administrators, and performing other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist families through the application process and address general program questions
• Evaluate and verify documents submitted in the Enrollment Portal to ensure accuracy and compliance with enrollment requirements
• Assist families, school districts, and county Social Workers with enrollment-related inquiries
• Send outgoing requests for records to schools for enrolling students
• Monitor enrollment flag reports and collaborate with Assistant Principals to proactively resolve issues impacting student enrollment
• Partner with school Social Workers to streamline the enrollment process for families who qualify for McKinney-Vento services
• Manage communication with Pearson regarding technology fulfillment and ensure laptops are shipped promptly to new families
• Enter student data into the state reporting system
• Assist administration with a wide variety of special projects
• Answer phones and greet guests
• Other duties as assigned

Note: The anticipated starting salary for Minnesota-based individuals expressing interest in this position begins at $16.50 per hour.

Minnesota Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.