Office Manager
Young World Physical Education, Des Moines, IA, United States
Office Manager
Des Moines Public School District HILLIS ELEMENTARY - Des Moines, Iowa.
Job Details
Job ID:
5672774
Application Deadline:
May 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Title:
Office Manager
Position Type:
Clerical
Basic Function:
Manage the school office, supervise other staff, assist the Building Administrator and perform general office skills.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma, HiSET, or GED
Previous office experience
Supervisory skills
Computer/typing skills
Basic bookkeeping skills
Oral and written communication skills
Operation of office equipment
Desired Qualifications
Previous supervisory experience
Strong organization skills
Attention to detail
Post-secondary education (Associate's Degree)
Second language spoken that aligns with the school population.
Essential Functions
Manage day-to-day office activities.
Maintain attendance records.
Maintain inventory and order supplies.
Manage accounting and payroll activities including first-level review of NOVAtimetimesheets.
Manage enrollment, registration, and transfer of students.
Handle transportation requests throughout the year as requested.
Receive school visitors and parents, answer questions or direct them to the appropriate person.
Provide minor health service functions in absence of the nurse.
Maintain office equipment and order supplies for machines.
Maintain financial accounting records according to the district guidelines (including PCards).
Maintain student records according to state and district guidelines.
Process all billings and statements.
Prepare, record, and submit payroll.
Answer telephone, take messages, and relay messages.
Develop forms and surveys for building use.
Assist with weekly bulletin and calendar events that pertain to staff.
Sort and distribute office mail.
Record, count, and deposit funds for building projects.
Collect, record, and deposit funds and issue receipts for payment of textbook fees.
Prepare, copy, and distribute materials to staff and parents as directed.
Schedule parent‑teacher conferences as directed.
Complete and document month end activities from Business and Finance.
Attend all mandatory trainings and meetings.
Additional Essential Functions
Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
Position Details
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
FT/PT:
Full Time
Days:
260
Hours:
7.5
Physical Requirements
Frequent:
Standing, walking, sitting.
Moderate:
Bending/stooping, Reaching/pushing/pulling, climbing stairs, driving, Lifting up to 20 lbs for 25 feet.
Tasks:
Telephone, computer.
Working Conditions:
Constant inside. Occasionally outside during extremes of temperature/humidity.
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job‑related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Approved By: EN
Date: 5/2025
Employee Benefits
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
Salary:
$19.61 to $24.95 Per Hour
Job Categories
Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping
Support Staff > Administrative Assistant
Support Staff > Receptionist
Support Staff > Secretary
Contact Information
Brenda Boten, Human Resources Coordinator
2100 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Phone: 515-242-7686
Email: brenda.boten@dmschools.org
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Des Moines Public School District HILLIS ELEMENTARY - Des Moines, Iowa.
Job Details
Job ID:
5672774
Application Deadline:
May 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Title:
Office Manager
Position Type:
Clerical
Basic Function:
Manage the school office, supervise other staff, assist the Building Administrator and perform general office skills.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma, HiSET, or GED
Previous office experience
Supervisory skills
Computer/typing skills
Basic bookkeeping skills
Oral and written communication skills
Operation of office equipment
Desired Qualifications
Previous supervisory experience
Strong organization skills
Attention to detail
Post-secondary education (Associate's Degree)
Second language spoken that aligns with the school population.
Essential Functions
Manage day-to-day office activities.
Maintain attendance records.
Maintain inventory and order supplies.
Manage accounting and payroll activities including first-level review of NOVAtimetimesheets.
Manage enrollment, registration, and transfer of students.
Handle transportation requests throughout the year as requested.
Receive school visitors and parents, answer questions or direct them to the appropriate person.
Provide minor health service functions in absence of the nurse.
Maintain office equipment and order supplies for machines.
Maintain financial accounting records according to the district guidelines (including PCards).
Maintain student records according to state and district guidelines.
Process all billings and statements.
Prepare, record, and submit payroll.
Answer telephone, take messages, and relay messages.
Develop forms and surveys for building use.
Assist with weekly bulletin and calendar events that pertain to staff.
Sort and distribute office mail.
Record, count, and deposit funds for building projects.
Collect, record, and deposit funds and issue receipts for payment of textbook fees.
Prepare, copy, and distribute materials to staff and parents as directed.
Schedule parent‑teacher conferences as directed.
Complete and document month end activities from Business and Finance.
Attend all mandatory trainings and meetings.
Additional Essential Functions
Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
Position Details
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
FT/PT:
Full Time
Days:
260
Hours:
7.5
Physical Requirements
Frequent:
Standing, walking, sitting.
Moderate:
Bending/stooping, Reaching/pushing/pulling, climbing stairs, driving, Lifting up to 20 lbs for 25 feet.
Tasks:
Telephone, computer.
Working Conditions:
Constant inside. Occasionally outside during extremes of temperature/humidity.
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job‑related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Approved By: EN
Date: 5/2025
Employee Benefits
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
Salary:
$19.61 to $24.95 Per Hour
Job Categories
Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping
Support Staff > Administrative Assistant
Support Staff > Receptionist
Support Staff > Secretary
Contact Information
Brenda Boten, Human Resources Coordinator
2100 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Phone: 515-242-7686
Email: brenda.boten@dmschools.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr