Job Description

Title: School Office Manager

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00/hour DOE | Schedule: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM | Location: San Diego, CA

As Nazareth School – San Diego’s School Office Manager, you will oversee day‑to‑day front office operations and provide essential administrative, bookkeeping, HR, and purchasing support. You will supervise the front desk receptionist and serve as a key operational partner to the Principal, helping the school run smoothly and ensuring a welcoming, service‑oriented experience for students, families, and visitors.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise the front desk receptionist, ensuring professional reception of visitors, timely response to calls/emails, and smooth front‑office workflow.
• Coordinate daily administrative operations: student and staff records, mail, filing, correspondence, school calendars, and support for meetings and events.
• Perform bookkeeping tasks such as processing invoices, accounts payable/receivable, deposits, and basic reconciliations in alignment with diocesan/business-office procedures.
• Provide HR and payroll support, including assisting with onboarding paperwork, maintaining personnel files, tracking required clearances/certifications, and helping monitor timekeeping.
• Manage purchasing for office, classroom, and facility needs: request quotes, place orders, track deliveries, and monitor spending within budget guidelines.
• Serve as administrative support to the Principal, preparing documents and reports and assisting with special projects and communications.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student, family, and staff information and help ensure compliance with school, diocesan, and applicable state policies.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• High School diploma is required; associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, human resources, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible office administration experience, ideally in a school, nonprofit, or similar mission‑driven environment.
• Experience leading or coordinating front‑office work, including mentoring or supervising at least one other staff member or volunteer.
• Hands‑on experience with bookkeeping and payroll support: accounts payable/receivable, deposits, basic reconciliations, and working with an accountant, business office, or payroll provider.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and office software (e.g., Excel/Google Sheets, Word/Docs, email/calendar platforms); experience with accounting or student information systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and shift smoothly between administrative, financial, and HR tasks in a busy school office.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interacting with students, families, staff, vendors, and diocesan partners.
• Demonstrated discretion and judgment in handling confidential student and personnel information.
• A collaborative, service‑oriented mindset and the flexibility to pitch in wherever needed to keep the school running smoothly.
• Alignment with Catholic school values and a sincere willingness to support and model the spiritual and educational mission of Nazareth School – San Diego.

What Nazareth School – San Diego Offers You

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Supplemental term life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Lay Employees’ Pension Plan and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid sick leave, voluntary wellness leave, and 6 paid holidays.
• Classroom and lab reimbursement to support instructional materials.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities and a collaborative team environment.

Please note: Specific benefits and perks may vary based on diocesan policies and position details.

Compensation

Salary range between $22.00 - $25.00/hour DOE

Compensation will be determined by factors including educational background and relevant experience.

About Nazareth School – San Diego

Founded in 1927, Nazareth School is a Catholic elementary school in Mission Valley, San Diego, near the historic Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá. As part of the global network of institutions operated by the Sisters of Nazareth, we are committed to preparing students for success in higher education within a nurturing, values‑driven community. Guided by the Nazareth Way, we foster an environment rooted in respect, hospitality, love, justice, compassion, and patience, helping children grow academically and spiritually.

For more information about the school, please visit our website:

Please note: We are not accepting phone inquiries regarding the status of applications. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. We are not working with agencies or third‑party recruiters at this time.

Nazareth School – San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive health decisions, hair texture or protective hairstyles, any combination of protected categories, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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