IMMEDIATE OPENING School Operations Associate (Collins Family College-Ready High School)

LA Alliance

6d • $24 - $31

About The Position

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 25 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org. The Operations Associate (OA) is a key member of the school’s operations team, handling a wide variety of non-instructional tasks for the school. The OA courteously gives information to callers and assists guests and visitors. To be effective, OAs must develop positive interpersonal relationships with the entire school community including staff, students, families, and visitors. Responsibilities vary from day to day and may include data entry and maintenance in a wide variety of school information systems, keeping accurate school records, handling correspondence, and supporting a variety of diverse projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, Associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Belief. Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree.
• Social Justice. Desire to be a part of Alliance’s social justice mission, integrating anti-racist, student-centered instruction, and working in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles.
• Culture. Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
• Expertise. Have strong academic content expertise, instructional and classroom culture skills, and in-depth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques to drive scholarly learning.
• Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration.
• Mindset. Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their craft.
• Relationship-Building. Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish fluency is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Receive calls and walk-in inquiries, provide information, make referrals, and direct guests to proper destinations
• Processes data entry and maintenance related to attendance, enrollment, nutrition, and other programs
• Complete sales and write receipts for incoming funds (uniform sales, food services, fundraisers, etc.)
• Provide supervision of students during passing periods, lunches, or as needed
• Maintain accurate and orderly confidential records, both online and in physical copy
• Prepare, receive, send, and maintain records and correspondence as needed
• Communicate with parents and external partners as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families. Please click HERE for more information about our health benefits, retirement options, as well as our paid holidays and leave.
• Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support to staff.
• Recognition: Provide special recognition to staff who demonstrate their dedication inside and beyond the school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree