Operations Manager 26-27

Kauffman School•Kansas City, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ewing Marion Kauffman School is a free, public charter school serving 5th–12th graders with a mission to create college graduates. EMKS seeks results-driven, culturally responsive staff to join our team. We anchor our work around four guiding principles: Belief and Connection: Hold high expectations for every student while building strong relationships; never allow identity or bias to lower standards. Clear is Kind: Communicate high expectations directly and teach students how to navigate systems and norms they may not yet know. Intent and Impact: Act with purpose to empower students, continually assess the impact of practices, and adjust as needed. Cultural Context + Critical Thinking: Deliver rigorous, culturally responsive learning that pushes students to think critically and engage with their world. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing the team that runs the day-to-day logistics of school operations. The operations department is a cornerstone of the Kauffman School’s model, which seeks to relieve the instructional staff of non-instructional obligations so that they can focus almost exclusively on student achievement and instructional staff development. The Operations Manager has a strong sense of systems management and can coach team members to run systems that help the organization function with fluidity. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Requirements

A minimum of 3+ years of relevant operational experience is required
High comfort level with children and youth is required
Demonstrated project/program management experience is necessary.
Must possess experience successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously
Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with external vendors to develop and implement systems and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of a growing organization is essential
Effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines; organized; manage multiple assignments; follow assignments through to completion; respond quickly to requests for information and assistance
High organizational and analytical ability
Results-driven with experience driving operational excellence
Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office; Power School, Outlook, Word, and Excel are necessary

Nice To Haves

An undergraduate degree is preferred
Prior experience working in schools, urban communities, non-profit, military, private sector, and/or a fast paced entrepreneurial environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Embody and advocate the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the Kauffman School
Manage other members of the operations team
Manage relationships with vendors to ensure effective service delivery: Facilities Custodial personnel Food services Transportation Security
Assist with and oversee development, implementation, enhancement, and management of operational processes, procedures and priorities to provide more effective and efficient systems including but not limited to: Student recruitment and enrollment School-wide events Supply systems Student attendance
Design and implement program, supplies and curriculum budgets; manage day-to-day spending to keep operations on track and within budget limits
Provide logistical oversight and coordination for on campus events and field trips
Coordinate and assist with student transitions such as lunch and restroom breaks, bus loading and unloading, etc., as needed
Select and oversee volunteers and/or interns
Support student health services when needed; coordinate with staff to ensure that students receive appropriate care
All other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations or Chief Operating Officer