Who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE. 

Position: Full-Time (220 Contract Days)
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Compensation: $22.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

 

About North Lakes Academy

North Lakes Academy is a public charter school serving approximately 400 students on a single K–12 campus in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Since 1999, we have been committed to providing a safe, supportive learning environment where strong relationships, academic excellence, and environmental stewardship help students grow both in and out of the classroom.

 

Position Summary

North Lakes Academy is seeking an organized, dependable, and service-oriented Office Manager to oversee the daily operations of the school's main office. As the first point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors, this position plays an essential role in creating a welcoming and efficient environment while providing administrative support to school leadership and ensuring the smooth operation of the front office.

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Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering phones and emails, managing attendance and student records, supporting enrollment and withdrawal processes, coordinating substitute teacher coverage, assisting with student health office services under the direction of the licensed school nurse, providing administrative support to school leadership, coordinating school events, maintaining confidential records, assisting with meal service operations, ordering office supplies, and completing other administrative duties that support the daily operation of the school.

 

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and student information systems such as PowerSchool is preferred. Previous experience in a school office, administrative support, or office management role is strongly preferred. A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

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Benefits

North Lakes Academy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, participation in TRA or PERA retirement plans, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and access to additional voluntary benefit options. This is a full-time, year-round position consisting of 220 contract days.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to:

Lauren Claiborne
Executive Assistant
North Lakes Academy
lclaiborne@northlakesacademy.org

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will remain open until the position is filled.

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LEARN MORE:

NLA website: http://www.northlakesacademy.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nlacharterk12
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nlacharterk12/

 

For more information about this posting, please reach out to:
Executive Assistant, Lauren Claiborne:
lclaiborne@northlakesacademy.org

 

North Lakes Academy, where who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE.​​