Business Service Manager

Friendship Public Charter School•Washington, DC

About The Position

Overview We are excited to consider your application for anticipated vacancies in the 2025-2026 school year. We are thrilled that you’re considering applying for openings expected in the 2025-2026 school year at Friendship Public Charter School. Our formal interview process will begin in January 2025, for our confirmed vacancies only. Non-vacant positions may still be posted during this time. Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of college-preparatory public charter schools, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for academic achievement and success beyond high school. We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team for the 2025/2026 school year. If you are committed to helping students achieve academic success and preparing them for college and career opportunities, we encourage you to apply. For more information about our schools please visit the following Social Media pages: YouTube , Linkedin , Facebook , Instagram & Twitter ! Please also see the available salary scales: FPCS Compensation Responsibilities FINANCIAL Manages and documents banking, collection of cash, purchasing, payables, and fixed assets for the school; Follows all employment processing procedures as established by Human Resources; Gathers, interprets, adjusts and disseminates short-term and long-term budget information; Determines budgetary constraints, parameters for financial expenditures, and allocation of funds; Must participate in discussion of management estimates; BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE Orders, receives and distributes supplies; Follows payment and invoicing procedures as outlined by Finance department; Maintains vendor relationships; Acts as a liaison between school staff and the community office, including, but not limited to Site Services (security, food services, facilities maintenance, and copy services), Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Extended Learning, Technology, Sponsored Programs, Health Services, and Academics; Reports any workers compensation, property, or liability claims to the appropriate party; Assists with employment processing including onboarding, leaves of absence and separations; Responsible for booking travel for school staff and students; Oversees inventory of curriculum materials; Walks the school daily to observe, discuss and report any maintenance or security issues; Enters any facilities service requests into School Dude software; Coordinates submission of requests and collection of information/payments from internal and external groups to use the school facilities; Collaborate with SIMS to support enrollment efforts for the school. LEADERSHIP Provides regular professional development and briefings to school staff and leadership regarding business processes and procedures; Meets regularly with the school’s leadership team to determine how best to meet supplies, services, and personnel needs within budgetary constraints; Shares leadership skills and knowledge with other Business Managers during regular Finance Department meetings; Interacts with school’s leadership team to assist with developing or revising school policies and procedures; Serves as a point of reference on inquiries and problems associated with the business operations of the school; and Helps develop policies that enhance the operations of the school.

Requirements

Experience in the role preferred
Experience in a grade school setting
Bachelor’s degree required
3-5 years of relevant experience required
Knowledgeable of employment practices
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Outstanding attention to detail
Ability to manage relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment
Commitment to providing every child a world-class education
Microsoft Office, Google Suite and Excel required

Nice To Haves

M.P.P., M.B.A. preferred
VENA Budget software products preferred

Responsibilities

Manages and documents banking, collection of cash, purchasing, payables, and fixed assets for the school
Follows all employment processing procedures as established by Human Resources
Gathers, interprets, adjusts and disseminates short-term and long-term budget information
Determines budgetary constraints, parameters for financial expenditures, and allocation of funds
Must participate in discussion of management estimates
Orders, receives and distributes supplies
Follows payment and invoicing procedures as outlined by Finance department
Maintains vendor relationships
Acts as a liaison between school staff and the community office, including, but not limited to Site Services (security, food services, facilities maintenance, and copy services), Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Extended Learning, Technology, Sponsored Programs, Health Services, and Academics
Reports any workers compensation, property, or liability claims to the appropriate party
Assists with employment processing including onboarding, leaves of absence and separations
Responsible for booking travel for school staff and students
Oversees inventory of curriculum materials
Walks the school daily to observe, discuss and report any maintenance or security issues
Enters any facilities service requests into School Dude software
Coordinates submission of requests and collection of information/payments from internal and external groups to use the school facilities
Collaborate with SIMS to support enrollment efforts for the school
Provides regular professional development and briefings to school staff and leadership regarding business processes and procedures
Meets regularly with the school’s leadership team to determine how best to meet supplies, services, and personnel needs within budgetary constraints
Shares leadership skills and knowledge with other Business Managers during regular Finance Department meetings
Interacts with school’s leadership team to assist with developing or revising school policies and procedures
Serves as a point of reference on inquiries and problems associated with the business operations of the school
Helps develop policies that enhance the operations of the school