School Operations Manager (Application Deadline: 10/19)

Essential Responsibilities

• Function as a key leader at the school-site and set the strategic vision and implementation in furtherance of operational excellence;
• Establish a school culture, adapt current best practices, and implement operational systems;
• Recruit and enroll students;
• Manage the front office, establishing a welcoming environment and general front office reception duties, including answering phones, door, and mail correspondence;
• Communicate in a positive and respectful way with staff, families, and other stakeholders;
• Collect and enter data into administrative databases;
• Intake and direct students coming to office for medical, behavioral, and other reasons;
• Order, manage, and maintain an inventory of school supplies;
• Collect and enter student attendance and make follow-up calls with families (SART);
• Regularly inspect facilities and coordinate necessary repairs and general upkeep;
• Prepare purchase orders, and make purchases; 
• Manage school’s budget and review expenses; 
• Coordinate school mailings;
• Coordinate special events;
• Oversee systems to file all important school documents;
• Contact parents and emergency assistance agencies in the case of serious illness or injury;
• Follow policies and procedures for health, safety, and nutrition;
• In collaboration with the principal create and implement efficient systems for arrival and dismissal; and create/oversee safety evacuation procedures and lead regular drills;
• Supervise team of Office Coordinators, Nutrition Coordinators, Safety Coordinators and Housekeeping Staff;
• Participate as a leadership member of the overall Operations team, demonstrating a willingness to problem-solve and assist with issues and concerns arising at each of the network's campuses;
• Manage school lunch program-ensuring we collect 95% of outstanding payments;
• Lead and mediate parent and family meetings to resolve concerns
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned
• Provide translation for family meetings and school events

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong belief in our mission that all students can learn and achieve at high levels;
• Desire and ability to create a positive student and adult culture at a school;
• Customer service orientation; supportive attitude toward teachers, staff, scholars and families;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Team player;
• Reflective and open to feedback and development;
• Extremely detail oriented and deadline-driven

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least 2 years working in an office environment
• At least six months experience working in a school setting preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish 
• Criminal clearance, including fingerprints and TB Test
• Current or obtain CPR and 1st Aid Certificate within 60 days of employment
• Proficient in Google Drive Suite or Microsoft Word, Excel, and informational databases