Job Description

General Position Overview:
The school operations manager implements and maintains the school’s operational systems, allowing the school leader and teachers to focus on students’ academic achievement. The position reports to the school-based Director of School Operations. The position requires:

• strategic thinking and an entrepreneurial spirit that maximize available resources and develop solid long-term outcomes

• adaptability and comfort working in a complex, fast-paced environment that demands continuous learning and improvement

• impeccable organizational skills and a detail-oriented mindset that focuses on driving excellent results

• strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on customer satisfaction

• outstanding time-management skills and a dedication to meeting deadlines

• fostering collaboration among members of the school’s operation team while giving and receiving constructive feedback

• a passion for the mission of KIPP New Orleans

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Facilities

• Oversee the custodial team to maintain a clean, safe environment for our students

• Ensure hallways and other public spaces reflect the school’s culture, brand, and mission

• Manage the school’s maintenance needs

Transportation

• Implement arrival and dismissal procedures that ensure our students enter and leave campus in a safe, orderly fashion

• Partner with vendors to ensure bus routes properly serve our the school’s student population

Food Service

• Implement dining schedules that facilitate effective and efficient food service to all students

• Manage the schools’ relationship with food service vendors to promote consistent service and safe operating practices

Procurement

• Manage procurement processes to ensure the school has all necessary supplies

• Maintain accurate inventory records of the schools assets

• Verify and submit invoices and purchase card charges accrued by the school

Communication

• Maintain communication channels that effectively and efficiently inform parents and guardians of important campus events and deadlines

• Foster good relationships and solid communication with the school’s neighborhood community

Enrollment

• Execute school student recruitment strategy to ensure 100% of available seats are full

Administrative Activities

• Ensure students and staff have access to needed technology

• Manage copy machine maintenance and supply orders

• Lead the execution of the school’s end-of-year trips

• Maintain a friendly, welcoming, helpful atmosphere for all who visit or contact the school

• Support the coordination of student testing

Additional Information

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, KIPP New Orleans Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and retirement.

● Healthcare (including vision, dental, and short-term disability) provided for employees

● 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 5% salary match

● On-going professional development opportunities:

○ Mentor programs for new teachers

○ School-based PD over the summer, including 3-5 regional PD days

○ 3-4 regional PD days during the year for all KIPP New Orleans teachers

○ Ongoing coaching and school-based PD throughout the year

● Generous time off:

○ 90 PTO hours that equal 10 days a year

○ 29 holidays a year including Mardi Gras, Juneteenth, Thanksgiving, and Winter Break

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.