Description
ABOUT ASPIRE
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998in an effort to transform the inequitable racial social and gender outcomes that our communities persist throughAspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.
Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college career and life. At Aspire we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge skills and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day our community of students families teachers and staff comes together to learn work and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being) Culture of Belonging Community Partnership Agency & Self-Determination and Joy.
JOB SUMMARY
The Operations Analyst Central Valley will be responsible for leading projects that increase organizational efficiency and efficacy through improved operational processes. The Operations Analyst will also assist the Central Valley Operations Manager in providing exceptional service and support to Aspires schools regional offices and home office departments to ensure their operational success. The emphasis of this role is to work effectively with regional/home office team mates teachers office managers principals and other team members to understand support and (when necessary) reengineer current practices and tools.
Success in this position requires an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving a strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skill set penchant for rooting out inefficiencies and the empathy to understand the challenges faced by educators at Aspire. The ideal candidate will have K-12 experience strong customer service skills data analysis skills and project management skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Central Valley Business Manager Support
Serve as a primary regional support and thought partner to school site Business Managers across all Aspire Central Valley Schools.
Provide ongoing coaching under the supervision of the Regional Director of Operations focused on strengthening fiscal operations compliance internal controls and operational planning.
Support Business Managers in building operational capacity aligned to Aspires decentralized regional operating model.
Analyze site-level operational data to identify trends risks and opportunities for improvement.
Central ValleyBusiness Manager Operations Community of Practice (CoP)
Design plan and execute the CV Regional Business Manager Community of Practice (CoP).
Develop agendas resources and learning experiences that build CV Business Manager capacity and promote consistent high-quality operational practices.
Facilitate cross-school collaboration shared problem-solving and dissemination of best practices.
Central Valley Schools Operations Partnership
Partner closely with CV Business Managers and CV Principals to collaboratively review monitor and improve operational systems and procedures including but not limited to:
PowerSchool- Attendance accounting and ADA processes for students
SchoolMint- Enrollment records management and compliance documentation
Coupa- Procurement expense budget and accounting monitoring/management
Facilities safety and operational readiness
Conduct site visits and operational reviews to assess implementation fidelity and adherence to Aspire policies and applicable state and federal requirements.
Support school leaders in responding to audit findings authorizer requests and internal reviews.
Assist and Support:
Central Valley Student Recruitment and Engagement Manager
Enrollment data
Central Valley Compliance Manager
Data entry
CALPADs
FRL/LCFF Forms
Central Valley Operations Manager
Teacher calendar school calendar etc.
SARCs
Additional Duties:
Collaborate with Aspire shared services teams (e.g. finance payroll accounts payable/receivable) to support effective service delivery to school sites.
Partner with regional academic student services and leadership teams to ensure operations effectively support instructional priorities and student outcomes.
Support regional initiatives related to school growth transitions and continuous improvement.
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies:
Demonstrated skills in identifying issues formulating and implementing solutions. Ability to research complex problems and develop cost effective solutions
Love of data! Driven to discover issues and insights that help drive to a decision. Detail oriented with laser focus on connecting data to deliverables.
Excellent organization time management follow-up skills; high sense of urgency; ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently; ability to work independently.
Highly proactive gets things done and constructively resolves conflicts
Track record of establishing effective relationships with people in various roles
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; active listening skills a must
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new areas of knowledge and technology
Effective documentation of projects and deliverables
Working knowledge of MS Office
Minimum educational level:
Experience required:
2-4 years experience in operational support data analysis and/or process improvement
Experience or strong interest in K-12 public education
Experience working in dynamic high-performing environments
Physical requirements:
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
Remaining in a stationary position often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Assessing the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists hands and/or fingers.
Work authorization requirements:
Clear the Department of Justice background screening
Authorized to work in the United States
Provide health (TB) clearance (renewed every four years)
Compensation:
Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammates well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools we offer employees exceptional benefits including paid time off 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans life insurance/long-term disability participation in a CA state retirement plan tuition reimbursement plan and adoption assistance program. Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here:
Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender religion age sexual orientation national or ethnic origin disability marital status veteran status or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities women disabled persons and veterans.
This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.
#LinkedInEducators
Required Experience:
IC
DescriptionABOUT ASPIREAspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998in an effort to transform the inequitable racial social and gender outcomes that our communities persist thro...
Description
ABOUT ASPIRE
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998in an effort to transform the inequitable racial social and gender outcomes that our communities persist throughAspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.
Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college career and life. At Aspire we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge skills and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day our community of students families teachers and staff comes together to learn work and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being) Culture of Belonging Community Partnership Agency & Self-Determination and Joy.
JOB SUMMARY
The Operations Analyst Central Valley will be responsible for leading projects that increase organizational efficiency and efficacy through improved operational processes. The Operations Analyst will also assist the Central Valley Operations Manager in providing exceptional service and support to Aspires schools regional offices and home office departments to ensure their operational success. The emphasis of this role is to work effectively with regional/home office team mates teachers office managers principals and other team members to understand support and (when necessary) reengineer current practices and tools.
Success in this position requires an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving a strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skill set penchant for rooting out inefficiencies and the empathy to understand the challenges faced by educators at Aspire. The ideal candidate will have K-12 experience strong customer service skills data analysis skills and project management skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Central Valley Business Manager Support
Serve as a primary regional support and thought partner to school site Business Managers across all Aspire Central Valley Schools.
Provide ongoing coaching under the supervision of the Regional Director of Operations focused on strengthening fiscal operations compliance internal controls and operational planning.
Support Business Managers in building operational capacity aligned to Aspires decentralized regional operating model.
Analyze site-level operational data to identify trends risks and opportunities for improvement.
Central ValleyBusiness Manager Operations Community of Practice (CoP)
Design plan and execute the CV Regional Business Manager Community of Practice (CoP).
Develop agendas resources and learning experiences that build CV Business Manager capacity and promote consistent high-quality operational practices.
Facilitate cross-school collaboration shared problem-solving and dissemination of best practices.
Central Valley Schools Operations Partnership
Partner closely with CV Business Managers and CV Principals to collaboratively review monitor and improve operational systems and procedures including but not limited to:
PowerSchool- Attendance accounting and ADA processes for students
SchoolMint- Enrollment records management and compliance documentation
Coupa- Procurement expense budget and accounting monitoring/management
Facilities safety and operational readiness
Conduct site visits and operational reviews to assess implementation fidelity and adherence to Aspire policies and applicable state and federal requirements.
Support school leaders in responding to audit findings authorizer requests and internal reviews.
Assist and Support:
Central Valley Student Recruitment and Engagement Manager
Enrollment data
Central Valley Compliance Manager
Data entry
CALPADs
FRL/LCFF Forms
Central Valley Operations Manager
Teacher calendar school calendar etc.
SARCs
Additional Duties:
Collaborate with Aspire shared services teams (e.g. finance payroll accounts payable/receivable) to support effective service delivery to school sites.
Partner with regional academic student services and leadership teams to ensure operations effectively support instructional priorities and student outcomes.
Support regional initiatives related to school growth transitions and continuous improvement.
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies:
Demonstrated skills in identifying issues formulating and implementing solutions. Ability to research complex problems and develop cost effective solutions
Love of data! Driven to discover issues and insights that help drive to a decision. Detail oriented with laser focus on connecting data to deliverables.
Excellent organization time management follow-up skills; high sense of urgency; ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently; ability to work independently.
Highly proactive gets things done and constructively resolves conflicts
Track record of establishing effective relationships with people in various roles
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; active listening skills a must
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new areas of knowledge and technology
Effective documentation of projects and deliverables
Working knowledge of MS Office
Minimum educational level:
Experience required:
2-4 years experience in operational support data analysis and/or process improvement
Experience or strong interest in K-12 public education
Experience working in dynamic high-performing environments
Physical requirements:
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
Remaining in a stationary position often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Assessing the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists hands and/or fingers.
Work authorization requirements:
Clear the Department of Justice background screening
Authorized to work in the United States
Provide health (TB) clearance (renewed every four years)
Compensation:
Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammates well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools we offer employees exceptional benefits including paid time off 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans life insurance/long-term disability participation in a CA state retirement plan tuition reimbursement plan and adoption assistance program. Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here:
Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender religion age sexual orientation national or ethnic origin disability marital status veteran status or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities women disabled persons and veterans.
This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.
#LinkedInEducators
Required Experience:
IC
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