Office Staff Tasks at Hope International Academy | Jobs.InOkinawa

Office Staff Tasks

Hope International Academy πŸ“ Ginowan Posted Apr 15, 2026
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This role provides comprehensive administrative support, including translation, student record management, and serving as a liaison between the school, parents, and the Ministry of Education.

General Duties

  • Answering office phone
  • Tending to visitors at the door
  • Assisting with student pick-up
  • Back-up assistance for lunch set up

Assistant to Principal(s)

  • Translation
    • Verbal - Acts as translator when needed
    • Written - Translates needed documents upon request
    • Monthly Menu
  • Liaison with parents (i.e., PTA)
  • Covers the website messaging system
  • Covers admin email
  • Student records
    • Organizes and files (electronically):
      • Student application forms
      • Reenrollment forms
      • Withdrawal forms
      • Employee contracts
      • Emergency drill sheets
    • Generates requested documents for parents:
      • Transcripts
      • Report card copies
      • Proof of attendance
      • Certificates of completion
  • Liaison with MoE
    • Point of contact for MoE updates
    • Updates with any government requirements and regulations
  • Community Liaison
    • Arrangements between school and outside community programs:
      • Event halls
      • Outside educational programs
      • Community centers
    • Point of contact for outside community members
  • Master list
  • Emergency contact list

Teacher Liaison

  • Assists with immigration needs
  • Assists with town office documentation
  • Translation for teachers when dealing with outside companies (clinics, banks, etc.)
  • Coordinating teacher leave requests
  • New employee assistance
    • Immigration updates
    • Requesting sending files
    • Coordinating with Mr. Oshiro
    • Arranging necessary accommodations

Bus Coordinator

  • Communication with bus drivers
  • Bus rider enrollment
  • Parent point of contact for changes to the student bus rider lists
  • Updates monthly list of riders
  • Parent point of contact for bus related inquiries
  • Field trip transportation coordinator
  • Coordinating vehicle maintenance

Money Matters

  • Payment collection
    • Clubs fee collection and budget management
    • Field trips
    • Class budget management
  • Refunds
    • Teacher reimbursement (class/club purchases)
  • Purchase of supplies (cleaning supplies, paper, etc.)
Additional Info

Employer Information

Hope International Academy

Location

Ginowan, Okinawa

Skills & Keywords

AdministrationTranslationStudent RecordsLiaisonMoEBudget ManagementOffice Support
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