KIPP Texas Public Schools
School Operations Manager Immediate KIPP Journey Collegiate School
KIPP Texas Public Schools, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Job Description
The Opportunity
The School Operations Manager is a school based position that assists with all finance and operations functions necessary to run a high-performing school. This includes coding invoices, purchasing, facilities, food services, transportation, technology, student recruitment, student data, regulatory compliance, and academic operations support. The School Operations Manager serves as a key member of the school’s Front Office Team, ensures that the school’s operations meet high standards of operational excellence, families are offered outstanding customer service, and enables instructional leaders and staff to focus on driving strong student achievement outcomes.
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Key Responsibilities **
Supervises School Operations Associate
Purchases items & services for the school; knows the procurement process, is trained in KIPPeMart
Codes invoices, collects money (e.g. EOY trips, club fees), prepares deposits
Implements the arrival and dismissal procedure (car flow, bus line up, walkers)
Manages the day to day busing operations for their school; rosters, parent requests/ issues, student line-up process, parent and student ID tags, student behavior; works closely w/ their Bus Coordinator Lead for needs and changes
Manages Child Nutrition day to day logistics (meal card replacement, supper rosters); works closely with the Child Nutrition Field Supervisor
Manages school event coordination (i.e. meet the teacher night, parent engagement sessions, enrollment and recruitment activities – working with Regional Student Recruitment)
Manages copier and teacher workroom supplies, troubleshoots copiers, trained on the copiers
Manages any student technology program the school runs (i.e. Chromebooks)
Updates any school based calendar for the School Leader
Supports field lesson logistics (booking buses, ordering sack lunches, hotel rooms, travel, etc.)
Manages any school based social media communications/ postings
Gives parent tours for potential student prospects
schedules shared space
Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Principal of Operations
Qualifications: Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
3 to 5 years of work experience, preferably in education and/or business or operations management
Demonstrated leadership skills (e.g. at least 1 year managing a team or large projects)
Strong project and time management skills; ability to effectively backwards plan, juggle multiple priorities with great attention to detail, and deliver consistent and timely results
Strong strategic and analytical skills with an aptitude for shifting from fire-fighting to systems-building
Sense of humility, customer service mindset, and shows urgency and the ability to proactively solve problems and make decisions quickly
Team player with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management and relationship building skills
Ability to lead, influence, and hold others accountable to upholding high standards of operational excellence
Ability to be calm under pressure, especially in difficult conversations with parents and staff
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel; Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Sheets
Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a professional
Unwavering commitment to the KIPP Texas mission, core values and willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP Texas students, families, and staff
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits
Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise.
As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, and disability plans.
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KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. **
The Opportunity
The School Operations Manager is a school based position that assists with all finance and operations functions necessary to run a high-performing school. This includes coding invoices, purchasing, facilities, food services, transportation, technology, student recruitment, student data, regulatory compliance, and academic operations support. The School Operations Manager serves as a key member of the school’s Front Office Team, ensures that the school’s operations meet high standards of operational excellence, families are offered outstanding customer service, and enables instructional leaders and staff to focus on driving strong student achievement outcomes.
**
Key Responsibilities **
Supervises School Operations Associate
Purchases items & services for the school; knows the procurement process, is trained in KIPPeMart
Codes invoices, collects money (e.g. EOY trips, club fees), prepares deposits
Implements the arrival and dismissal procedure (car flow, bus line up, walkers)
Manages the day to day busing operations for their school; rosters, parent requests/ issues, student line-up process, parent and student ID tags, student behavior; works closely w/ their Bus Coordinator Lead for needs and changes
Manages Child Nutrition day to day logistics (meal card replacement, supper rosters); works closely with the Child Nutrition Field Supervisor
Manages school event coordination (i.e. meet the teacher night, parent engagement sessions, enrollment and recruitment activities – working with Regional Student Recruitment)
Manages copier and teacher workroom supplies, troubleshoots copiers, trained on the copiers
Manages any student technology program the school runs (i.e. Chromebooks)
Updates any school based calendar for the School Leader
Supports field lesson logistics (booking buses, ordering sack lunches, hotel rooms, travel, etc.)
Manages any school based social media communications/ postings
Gives parent tours for potential student prospects
schedules shared space
Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Principal of Operations
Qualifications: Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
3 to 5 years of work experience, preferably in education and/or business or operations management
Demonstrated leadership skills (e.g. at least 1 year managing a team or large projects)
Strong project and time management skills; ability to effectively backwards plan, juggle multiple priorities with great attention to detail, and deliver consistent and timely results
Strong strategic and analytical skills with an aptitude for shifting from fire-fighting to systems-building
Sense of humility, customer service mindset, and shows urgency and the ability to proactively solve problems and make decisions quickly
Team player with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management and relationship building skills
Ability to lead, influence, and hold others accountable to upholding high standards of operational excellence
Ability to be calm under pressure, especially in difficult conversations with parents and staff
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel; Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Sheets
Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a professional
Unwavering commitment to the KIPP Texas mission, core values and willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP Texas students, families, and staff
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits
Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise.
As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, and disability plans.
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KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. **