2026-2027 SY - Attendance Coordinator

Attendance Coordinator

The Attendance Coordinator is responsible for monitoring, tracking, and improving student attendance to support academic success and compliance with state and local attendance laws. This role works closely with students, families, teachers, and administration to address attendance barriers and promote a culture of consistent school attendance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate daily attendance records using the school’s student information system
• Monitor student attendance trends and identify patterns of absenteeism and tardiness
• Communicate with families regarding absences, tardies, and attendance concerns
• Ensure compliance with state attendance laws, including truancy reporting and documentation
• Prepare and submit required attendance reports to school leadership and regulatory agencies
• Collaborate with counselors, administrators, and support staff to develop intervention plans for chronically absent students
• Coordinate attendance-related meetings, including parent conferences and truancy hearings
• Provide guidance to staff on attendance procedures and policies
• Support student enrollment, withdrawal, and record transfers as they relate to attendance
• Maintain confidentiality of student records in accordance with FERPA and school policies
• Promote positive attendance initiatives and incentives within the school community

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 2+ years of experience in a school setting or administrative role preferred
• Detailed understanding of current related technologies
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficient
• Knowledge of attendance laws and regulations (or ability to learn quickly)
• Strong organizational and data management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

Girls Global Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.