Description
BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER
Position Summary
The Business Operations Manager (BOM) is responsible for the management of the schools core business functions accounting HR facilities and technology as well as managing and overseeing daytoday operations in the front office including maintaining a pristine office space and welcoming and directing current and prospective families students and guests. The BOM is a multitalented leader who maintains and optimizes school systems owns and is accountable for key school and campus processes like procurement and facilities maintenance and partners with the Director of School Operations and School Leader to ensure our schools are wellrun fully compliant and financially secure during both inperson and virtual learning.
The Business Operations Manager reports to the Director of School Operations and works closely with the Regional Operations Accounting HR Facilities and Technology teams the School Operations team and School Leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Deep integrity and commitment to KIPP Public Schools Northern Californias mission and values
2 years of office management operations accounting human resources or facilities management including working knowledge of general office business systems and practices
Experience working in a fastpaced entrepreneurial environment
Education:
Knowledge/skills required:
Selfawareness and a commitment to continuous learning
Adept at problem solving and decision making with a keen attention to detail
Ability to selfdirect prioritize and multitask among competing goals
Demonstrated ability to work well with others and build relationships across teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail
Proficiency in one or more of the the languages spoken by the school community (Spanish Mandarin Vietnamese) required/preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite or Google Suite
Ability to learn and utilize technology necessary to operate in a virtual office environment (i.e. Zoom)
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Manages daily office operations
Organizes secures and maintains a pristine office space and environment for students staff and families
Models upholds and maintains a positive nurturing achievementoriented school culture by welcoming and attending to prospective and current families and directing phone calls and guests warmly and professionally
Drafts translates and distributes school correspondence and communications including letters newsletters and weekly bulletins and manages or supports all other schoolbased communications and systems (ex. MailChimp ParentSquare).
Partners with DIrector of School Operations teachers and staff to plan and coordinate field trips and other student and schoolwide events as needed
Administers basic first aid distributes medication maintains injury reports and contacts parents regarding health and safety as necessary. Reports major injuries head injuries and other school incidents to DSO.
Adhere to KIPPs health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC CDE and public health agencies recommendations.
Oversees daytoday accounting contracting and vendor management procedures
Partner with the regional Accounting team to manage and oversee schoolwide procurement cash receipts deposits and the effective compliant development and implementation of financial policies including those related to accounts receivable and payable budget line item management and invoice entry and approval.
Partner with the Director of School Operations and School Leader on schoolwide budget management ensuring the school maintains at least a breakeven budget at the end of the year.
Develops a strategy to source and select suppliers to ensure the school meets all federal state and regional requirements related to purchasing procurement and contracting; manage relationships with external vendors and ensure compliance (ex. nutrition etc.
Partner with the regional Facilities team to manage all oncampus maintenance and facilities issues including managing relationships with vendors responsible for maintenance janitorial and pest control.
Ensures compliance with all school and regional HR policies and procedures
Partner with the regional Human Resources team to inform and implement human resource (HR) management policies at the school ensure staff have a clear understanding of HR policies and procedures and drive schoollevel compliance with relevant employment and labor laws.
Manage the administration of school personnel matters including issues related to payroll benefits insurances legal and other compliance matters performance management discipline and staff grievances and elevate major issues to the regional HR team when necessary.
Assist school team with the hiring development and appraisal of nonteaching staff.
Maintain confidential staff records in accordance with KIPP Bay Area policies.
Manage and oversee substitute teacher coverage communicating expectations to staff securing coverage when staff are absent and managing substitute teachers while they are on campus.
Serve as the schoollevel operational lead for technology management
Partner with the regional Technology team to ensure the ongoing management of all staff and student technology including laptops and phones and engage with external vendors to ensure the upkeep of building technology and equipment including copiers printers and WiFi
Be responsible for the security monitoring and control of inventory and access to technology systems
Physical Mental and Environmental Demands
Physical:
Ability to navigate both office and campus environments and hold meetings in different spaces. Traditionally much of the day involves sitting. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment up to 20 lbs.
Mental:
Stress of deadlines and normal work standards ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives work with interruptions concentrate for long periods of time read calculate perform routine math problems memorize and recall objects and people.
Environmental:
Office environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. KIPP adheres to health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC CDE and public health agencies recommendations.
Classification
Fulltime exempt position
About KIPP Public Schools Northern California
We are a thriving nonprofit network of free public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality. Together with families and communities we create joyful academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege career and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Our student community consists of over 7000 elementary middle and high school students in East Palo Alto Oakland San Francisco San Lorenzo San Jose Redwood City and Stockton. 79 qualify for free or reduced price lunch 23 are multilingual learners and 10 have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students diversity.
Compensation
KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your familys wellbeing! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and transportation benefits.
We benchmark annually against comparablysized nonprofit organizations in the regions where we operate to offer competitive salaries. The salary range for this position is $68000 $78000.
How to Apply
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