Business Operations Associate

The Business Operations Associate role is a high-impact position supporting the systems, processes, and people that keep a growing education-focused organization running smoothly. Key responsibilities include:

1. Manage contracts, subcontracts, statements of work, amendments, signatures, and repository updates.
2. Maintain state registrations, certifications, insurance renewals, and vendor onboarding requirements.
3. Support proposal and RFP submissions by assembling required forms, attachments, documentation, and compliance checklists.
4. Coordinate hiring operations, including interview scheduling, candidate communications, applicant records, onboarding, and offboarding logistics.
5. Plan and coordinate logistics for convenings, cohort sessions, team retreats, and client meetings.
6. Maintain project trackers, internal dashboards, and action-item follow-ups.
7. Prepare polished decks, memos, spreadsheets, and other internal or client-facing materials.
8. Leverage AI tools to improve efficiency and strengthen recurring processes.

Key accountabilities also include:

• Partner directly with leadership on special projects and evolving organizational priorities.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 3–5 years of experience in operations, business administration, project coordination, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and consistently bring work through to a complete, high-quality outcome.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, self-directed mindset with the ability to identify what needs to happen and act without waiting for instructions.
• Strong accountability, judgment, prioritization, and time-management skills in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to produce clear, polished first drafts.
• Ability to handle confidential personnel, client, and organizational information with discretion.
• Regular experience using AI tools to improve productivity and strengthen work quality, with the judgment to validate outputs when necessary.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Workspace.
• Experience with contract administration, compliance tracking, or vendor coordination is preferred.
• Familiarity with the K–12 education landscape is a plus.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary of $65,000–$80,000, depending on prior experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• A fully remote work environment.
• A full-time employment opportunity.
• Broad exposure to contracts, business development, hiring, events, compliance, and organizational operations.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a growing organization.
• Travel several times per year for team retreats, client convenings, and cohort events.

How Jobgether Works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.