School Operations Manager

Opportunity:

The School Operations Manager (SOM) is critical to the successful and efficient operation of Green Dot’s schools. The SOM manages all non-instructional functions of the school, enabling the Principal and other instructional staff to focus on student achievement. Responsibilities include managing the Finance & Purchasing, Student Information & Reporting, Facilities, Student Enrollment, Student Health and Safety, Event Planning & Coordination and Federal and State Compliance. The SOM also manages an Office Coordinator and reports to the Principal. They will receive support and guidance from Green Dot’s Home Office Operations Team to successfully carry out these responsibilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Team Management: Manages Office Coordinator; sets both performance and development goals; collaborates with the broader Green Dot School Operations staff learning community, including other School Operations Managers, to drive operational best practices across the region
• Finance and Purchasing: Oversees procurement and purchasing for the school including placing orders, inventorying items received and handling returns/exchanges. Manages cash receipts, deposits, classified time entry, and substitute teacher tracking; coordinates with Green Dot’s Finance & Accounting Team to ensure effective implementation of financial policies; provides assistance to the Principal with budget management
• Student Information and Reporting: Manages the student information system and attendance reporting and intervention process; coordinates with Green Dot’s Data Science Team with regards to data audits and reporting; ensures confidentiality and security of files and all information pertaining to students, parents, staff, and community
• Facilities: Manages routine maintenance requests for school in Green Dot’s work order system, ensuring maintenance, janitorial and pest control services are properly carried out; oversees the upkeep of the school’s facilities through daily walk-throughs and coordinates with the Tennessee Home Office to implement larger school facility projects
• Student Enrollment: Manages enrollment cycle at the school and admissions and enrollment database with support from Green Dot’s Operations Team, including student recruitment and parent enrollment orientations
• Student Health and Safety: Manages school safety processes and compliance including administering trainings, coordinating drills and safety audits and liaising with security vendor; partners with Principal and the Tennessee Home Office to respond to emergencies
• Event Planning & Coordination: Plans and coordinates logistics for school events and activities as needed, including back to school nights and parent conferences/meetings; coordinates with transportation for regular and field trip transportation
• State & Federal Compliance: Ensures compliance requirements are completed on time
• Oversees other tasks or special projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
• Minimum two years of professional experience with at least one year experience managing others or multiple large scale projects; four preferred
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership and tenacity
• Acute attention to detail coupled with the ability to think and act strategically
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Prior school experience a plus
• Must be highly organized
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook; comfortable learning new computer programs
• Ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure
• Ability to maintain a positive, “can-do” attitude at all times
• High level of personal responsibility and drive toward ambitious goals
• Commitment to customer service
• Ability to complete tasks and projects effectively and on-time
• Ability to exercise discretion in the dissemination of information.
• Commitment to the mission of Green Dot Public Schools

This employer strives for a balanced, productive workforce, which is diverse in terms of age, gender, and cultural identity. We do not base hiring or promotional decisions on factors other than performance and professional growth potential.

This position is expected to be in-person.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is $53k with annual performance based increases up to 6 percent annually. Opportunities for performance-based increases. We also offer a comprehensive benefits plan as well as the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of Memphis students.

**This position is in need of an immediate start**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Cash handling: 1 year (Required)
• managing others: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Memphis, TN 38116: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person