Attendance and Front Office Clerk

Attendance and Front Office Clerk at University Preparatory Academy Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 5/6/2026 Contact Arica Clement Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range 27.00 - 32.00 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Hourly Negotiable Length of Work Year Year Round Employment Type Full Time About the Employer The mission of University Preparatory Academy is to prepare students to enroll and excel in the best colleges and universities in the nation. UPA serves a diverse population of 7th through 12th-grade students, most of whom reside in Santa Clara County. UPA's campus is easily accessible, located off Highway 87 at Curtner Avenue. The campus is located across the street from a light rail station and local bus station. This strategic location enables UPA to draw students from school districts throughout Santa Clara County. UPA is a college preparatory alternative for those students who are not performing to their potential and get lost in traditional large middle and high school settings. UPA provides a strong, supportive, small school environment for students to excel academically. Students demonstrating the desire and drive to make college a reality will find a home at UPA. The curriculum and pacing, along with the expected learning outcomes, are designed to challenge students. In conjunction with high expectations, UPA offers supportive learning environments in every classroom as well as a full complement of support classes for Math Support, English Support, and Intensive English Language Learner support. Students attending UPA will find both the challenge and support necessary to keep college and university within reach. Job Summary Job Summary Performs a variety of complex and responsible clerical and routine administrative support functions. Supports Office Staff in all administrative and operations of the institution. Attendance and Front Desk Clerk Job Description MISSION University Preparatory Academy's mission is to prepare a diverse population of 7th through 12th-grade students in Santa Clara County to enter and excel in the best colleges and universities in the nation. The work of the Front Desk clerk is to foster a welcoming environment in the main office and cultivate positive peer-to-peer, parent/guardian-to-student, and visitor-to-staff interactions to build a learning environment where all students can experience academic success. POSITION SUMMARY Under the supervision of site administration, the Attendance & Front Desk Clerk is responsible for: Maintaining accurate and compliant attendance records in alignment with California Education Code and school policies Serving as the primary point of contact for the front office Supporting daily school operations, communication, and student supervision needs DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Attendance & Compliance Maintain accurate daily attendance records in the student information system (e.g., PowerSchool) Process and verify absences via phone calls, voicemails, ParentSquare, and online forms Classify absences as excused/unexcused in accordance with California Education Code Generate and distribute attendance reports; follow up with teachers on missing or inaccurate attendance Investigate and resolve attendance discrepancies with students, families, and staff Maintain documentation for attendance audits and compliance reviews Support attendance interventions (e.g., notifying administration of chronic absenteeism trend View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Documents needed: * Letter of Introduction * Letter(s) of Recommendation. Preferably 3 letters of Recommendation, all dated within 1 year of application submission * Resume Applicant will need to complete a background check and TB test prior to starting employment. Requirements / Qualifications Documents needed: * Letter of Introduction * Letter(s) of Recommendation. Preferably 3 letters of Recommendation, all dated within 1 year of application submission * Resume Applicant will need to complete a background check and TB test prior to starting employment. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY