Director of School Operations (NY)

Requirements

• Manages and automates school systems.
• Supervises and coaches all operations team members and non-instructional staff.
• Manages School Information Systems (ATS, PowerSchool, Illuminate, etc.).
• Manages Lottery Management System (SchoolMint).
• Manages School Lunch Program & is responsible for the free and reduced-price meal eligibility program at the school.
• Plans trips, coordinates events, including Saturday Academy.
• Manages the busing program, schedules, and transportation requirements for eligible scholars and handles all incidents.
• Plans and executes pre-opening plan for the building each year, including classroom assignments, furniture moves/ordering, key distribution/collection, punch list, etc.
• Maintains an accurate inventory and systems related to inventory management.
• Conducts annual and semi-annual performance evaluations.
• Compiles and reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with concentration in Business, Project Management or another relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of professional experience, preferably in management or leadership of the operations, finance, and/or administration of a nonprofit organization.
• Previous charter school management experience preferred.
• Experience with and commitment to improving the quality of urban education, specifically for scholars who have been traditionally underserved.

The following experience and attributes are preferred:

• Advanced degree in Business, Management, or Finance.
• Excellent people skills, with experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting, ideally in the nonprofit sector.
• Experience may include legal, audit, compliance, budget, and facility management.
• Familiarity with relevant nonprofit regulations, insurance and liability issues, compliance, etc.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems.
• Technologically savvy, with an ability to develop and implement new processes and systems that increase learning and efficiency.
• Flexible and a self-starter able to multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission of the organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary $90,000. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Health Insurance, dental, vision & 403b Retirement Plan- Employer Match.
• Vacation/Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave/Parental Leave/FMLA.
• Short-term, Long-term Disability and Life Insurance.
• $5000/year Tuition Reimbursement.