Senior Network Operations Specialist

INSPIRENOLA CHARTER SCHOOLS•New Orleans, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

About InspireNOLA As one of the highest performing open-admission charter networks in the city of New Orleans, InspireNOLA is working to inspire and transform an educational movement where students can develop the academic and personal skills necessary to be prepared for college, their community and the world. InspireNOLA currently operates seven public charter schools and educates over 5,600 students, the majority of whom are African American and qualify for free or reduced lunch. With a focus on providing outstanding instruction and differentiated support to meet the needs of all students, InspireNOLA is achieving outstanding results and is a model for excellence within the education community. The work of our team makes a profound and enduring contribution to the revitalization of New Orleans. Lead the educational revolution. Defy the Odds. Join InspireNOLA. #InspireNOLA #defytheodds #joinInspireNOLA Position Summary The Senior Network Operations Specialist is responsible for overseeing transportation and food service for all InspireNOLA schools. This position is supervised by the Executive Director of Site Services. The Senior Network Operations Specialist must support School Leader’s on a daily basis, and will also collaborate with the Executive Director of Site Services to provide support with transportation, food service and other functions within schools.

Requirements

Belief in the mission and values of InspireNOLA;
Bachelor’s degree (required);
Minimum of three years of experience overseeing facilities or operations in a high-performing school, within a charter network or a business;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to manage projects at multiple locations;
Comfort defining and upholding high expectations, including delivering and receiving constructive feedback;
Has a working knowledge of all applicable OSHA, EPA, and Louisiana School Code regulations applicable to facilities and maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

Continuously develop and retain members of each school support team, with an emphasis on developing skill in problem-solving and strategic planning.
Maintains all transportation compliance documentation for schools;
Manages school bus routes and rosters, increasing efficiency and ensuring accurate data from all transportation systems;
Manages routine communication with transportation service provider(s), troubleshooting issues with buses or riders on a daily basis, and ensuring appropriate quality and timeliness.
Manages routine communication with food services, ensuring appropriate quality and timeliness, supporting compliance and troubleshooting issues;
Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment as directed by the Executive Director of Site Services.