Director of School Operations

The Partnership For Inner City Education • New York, NY

266d • $55,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Partnership Schools is looking for a Director of School Operations. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, organized, has a passion for education reform, and is ready to dive into a fast paced, exciting entrepreneurial work environment. The Director of School Operations leads the school's implementation and maintenance of clear operational systems that allow the principal and teachers to focus on teaching and learning. The Director of School Operations is a school-site, full-time, salaried position with a 12-month work schedule. The Director of School Operations will report to the Regional Director of School Operations.

Requirements

• Passionate commitment to the mission of Partnership Schools.
• Experience and familiarity with Excel and Google platforms.
• Attentive to detail paired with the strategic skills.
• Strong organizational skills and follow-through with results.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in customer service.
• Experience managing teams to develop and implement systems and processes.
• Flexible and able to multi-task coupled with the ability to set priorities and follow through with results.
• Experience and enthusiasm for working with a small team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Bachelor's degree required; post-graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years work experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a 'thought-partner' and a valued member of the school leadership team.
• Ensure accurate collection and maintenance of student data and school metrics.
• Implement clear, school-wide systems and routines and ensure that they are followed.
• Manage a team of part and full time operational employees and oversee all school operations and administration.
• Ensure that all safety and security protocols are in place and being followed.
• Foster a safe, warm and welcoming environment that is conducive to student learning and parent, staff, and faculty interactions.
• Oversee Accounts payable and receivable.
• Oversee the maintenance of school facilities.
• Manage and exceed all operational and administrative compliance mandates and protocols.
• Manage technology and information systems in conjunction with technology support vendor.
• Manage school's enrichment programs, after-school programs and partner relationships.
• Serve as a school-wide content expert for personnel, benefit, health care and payroll questions.
• Oversee school payroll management.
• Clearly articulate a vision of operational excellence and expectations for each role on the Operations Team.
• Develop staff to build effective relationships with peers and partners.
• Lead Operations Team to reach annual enrollment goals.
• Manage enrollment systems to accurately track inquiries, student applications, attrition data, and waitlists.
• Oversee student recruitment and community outreach.
• Ensure all parent communications are centralized, coordinated, and clear.
• Work with families respectfully around tuition collection and delinquencies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Salary range: $55,000-$85,000.
• Health benefits.
• Paid vacation and personal days.
• Paid school holidays.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree