School Operations Manager

NOLA Public Schools•New Orleans, LA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The School Operations Manager serves as a key leader responsible for the seamless execution of school-based operations, financial management, and administrative systems. This role partners closely with the Principal and central office teams to ensure the school operates efficiently, remains compliant, and provides a safe, organized, and supportive environment for students and staff.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required
At least five years of proven experience in operations, facilities, and management in an educational setting required
Familiarity with finance processes and supply chain management
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to build relationships with vendors and service providers
Proficient in relevant software applications (e.g., accounting software, Microsoft Office)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred
Understanding of educational policies and regulations is a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between school operations and central office
Support coordination of school events, field trips, and extracurricular logistics
Oversee arrival/dismissal systems and daily operational flow
Support in development and manage the school budget; monitor and report variances
Process financial transactions, invoices, purchase orders, and student accounts
Oversee student activity funds and procurement processes
Ensure adherence to district/local, state, and federal guidelines
Oversee maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of school facilities
Coordinate repairs, renovations, and facility usage
Manage vendor relationships and service contracts
Track and manage school inventory, equipment, and fixed assets
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district/local policies and regulations
Support safety planning (fire drills, emergency protocols, incident reporting)
Align financial and operational practices with district requirements
Implement arrival and dismissal procedures that ensure our students enter and leave campus in a safe, orderly fashion
Collaborate with transportation vendor(s) to ensure bus routes properly serve students and families
Establish and maintain regular and effective communication with transportation vendor(s) to properly serve and communicate necessary information to students and families
Partner with transportation vendor(s) to safeguard student transport on regularly maintenance and compliant school bus fleet, such as collecting bi-annual City inspection sheets, routinely inspecting valid inspection stickers, confirming functioning air conditioned and heated buses. etc