School Summary
Colorado Connections Academy (ColoCA) schools are tuition-free, online public schools serving students throughout the state. Colorado Connections Academy @ 27J, Colorado Summit Connections Academy as well as ColoCA @ Durango, serves students in grades K-12 statewide, is operated by the School Distrct 27J, Education ReEnvisioned BOCES and Durango Public Schools through a contract with Connections Education, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Cognia.
Position Summary
Working from our office in Englewood, Colorado, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for daily administrative tasks of the school such as answering phones and email, receiving visitors, assisting the principal and teachers with administrative tasks, filing and other duties as assigned.
Requirements and Responsibilities:
- On-Site Availability: Ability to travel to the Englewood office location several times per week, with flexibility to adjust on-site presence based on operational needs.
- Local Responsiveness: Must reside within reasonable proximity to Englewood to allow for timely, short-notice response to office needs, including receipt and pickup of deliveries and materials.
- Materials Handling & Logistics: Responsible for receiving, organizing, tracking, and securely storing physical materials, including sensitive state testing materials, in accordance with established protocols.
- Testing Window Support: Provides hands-on administrative support during state testing periods, including sorting, inventory management, preparation, and monitoring of testing materials to ensure accuracy, compliance, and security.
- Reception & Mail Services: Perform receptionist-style duties including checking incoming mail, preparing and mailing student-related correspondence, and ensuring timely distribution of materials.
- Registrar Support During Peak Periods: Assist the Registrar team during high-volume times (e.g., first semester) by supporting administrative enrollment tasks.
- Enrollment Documentation Processing: Complete and upload Confirmations of Enrollment (COEs), Proofs of Residency (PORs), and student records accurately and in a timely manner, following established procedures and compliance requirements.
Note: The anticipated starting rate for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position begins at $16.25 per hour. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at https://www.connectionsacademy.com/careers/benefits.
Colorado 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.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Ability to travel to the Englewood office several times per week
- Must reside near Englewood for timely response to office needs
- Responsible for handling and organizing physical materials securely
- Provides support during state testing periods
- Perform receptionist duties including mail services
- Assist Registrar team during peak enrollment periods
- Process enrollment documentation accurately and on time
What We Do
Connections Academy is a tuition-free, fully accredited public education program for students in grades K–12. The company’s program provides a quality curriculum and exceptional state-certified teachers to families seeking a flexible but structured alternative to traditional education.
