IMMEDIATE 25-26 Operations Manager

Role Overview: 

The Operations Manager works in a single KIPP Philly school and provides critical support for the schools teachers leaders students and families. The Operations Manager is part of a schools Operations Team which as a collective is responsible for creating and ensuring organization structure and accountability within the schools systems and processes; they keep the school running smoothly while enabling our teachers and school leaders to focus on student growth and achievement. An Operations Manager has passion for logistics thrives on creative problem-solving and is eager to provide the behind-the-scenes support essential to our schools success.  The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring smooth daily operation of the school office.  The hours of this position are 7:20 A.M.- 4:30 P.M. Mondays through Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (for only a handful of Saturdays across the year).  This is a 12-month position. The Operations Manager reports directly to the schools Director of Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement effective office systems to ensure maximum efficiency

• Ensure that all attendance and student information is accurately recorded in PowerSchool; support with attendance intervention plans including follow up with parents/guardians  

• Assist with recruitment of new students; complete enrollment and registration for students to ensure school meets enrollment goal and all required paperwork is on file; maintain school district enrollment system (Infinite Campus) 

• Coordinate with the school district and bus company to manage student bus routes and problem solve any transportation issues

• Perform administrative duties including filing faxing copying documenting office procedures ordering and maintaining teacher/student supplies (including student uniforms) while staying in budget

• Coordinate school tours for parents guests and other visitors; assist with all special events.

• Participate in school planning and professional development in July and August

• Supervise students as needed during meals dismissal and school-wide meetings

• Cover extra responsibilities when other operations team members are absent.

• Maintain regular communication with parents and guardians.

• Set clear short-term and long-term goals to drive daily weekly and monthly priorities

• Provide additional administrative assistance and professional support as needed per the Director of Operations

Qualifications :

• Love and see the high potential of all children

• Self-awareness and ability to reflect on your practice biases and leans

• Cultural competence and commitment to inclusion anti-racism and eradicating anti-Blackness

• Believe deeply in the mission and values of KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools

• Solutions-orientation; ability and eagerness to adapt to and manage the unexpected and solve problems

• Flexible and friendly; able to adapt to change and work well with others in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrate excellent responsibility attention to detail organizational and communication skills

• Results-driven mindset; takes initiative manages multiple priorities and gets the job done

• Strong computer literacy

• Administrative experience required

• Experience in an education setting preferred

• Bachelors degree required.

• Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks: 

  • PA State Police Clearance 

  • PA Child Abuse Clearance 

  • Cogent Federal Fingerprinting 

Additional Information :

Compensation:

• Starting salary range for this position is $60000-$75000 commensurate with experience. 

• All full-time team members at KPPS enjoy a comprehensive health benefits package (including vision and dental a telehealth option and flexible spending accounts) for themselves and their families as well as a 403B matching program for retirement savings.

Note To Applicants:

• KIPP Philadelphia Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability marital status or sexual orientation in accordance with federal and state law.

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Employment Type :

Full-time