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Great Oaks Legacy (Newark) — Newark, New Jersey
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is seeking a dynamic, mission-aligned, experienced Operations Manager to join us this school year! School Operations Managers are passionate about optimizing conditions for student learning. Leading the school operations team, the Operations Manager oversees and drives the success of student enrollment, technology, transportation, the student meal program, student assessments, nursing/student health, and school facilities.
We value leaders with a self-starter, entrepreneurial mindset, and a commitment to do whatever it takes in support of student growth. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS The Operations Manager will be a member of the school’s leadership team and will report to the Managing Director of Operations with a dotted line to the School Director, with training and support provided by the Chief Operating Officer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
: Team Management Responsible for creating and revising structures and systems that will support and improve upon existing routines alongside the MDO Assists in building a joyful and inclusive school culture Ensures effective operational support of school strategy Manages the SPC, Office Coordinator, Custodian, Nurse, Security, and Kitchen staff Manages relationships with outside vendors, helps address general office and administrative needs Participate in, and at times lead, school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours) Assist with Network based projects and initiatives. Facilities (Health and Safety) Oversees the quality of the facility in all aspects, including scheduling walk-throughs, scheduling repairs and documenting condition of building Prepares building for all safety drills and building inspections; maintains check-lists and documents drills and visits. Performing periodic safety inspections and drills in accordance with provided network standards Oversees the school’s facilities and physical condition Proactively schedule building maintenance and repairs Serving as the point of contact for the project manager(s) on capital improvement projects Manages third-party facilities service providers Student Enrollment/Records Ensures campus-based student enrollment process remains on track to meet enrollment goals Participate in canvassing efforts alongside designated school-based staff on assigned days to build community partnerships, promote GOLCS, and assist GOLCS in having a community presence.
Budget Management and Procurement Maintain expenses within the allocated budget for each operational area, achieving cost-savings when possible through efficient resource allocation. Oversees school-based purchasing Ensures adherence to Network’s fiscal policy and procedures Manage purchases by coordinating orders with vendors and tracking delivery, inventorying, submitting requests for payment, forwarding purchase orders once received, ensuring that office supply and additional requested orders are submitted on a weekly basis. Conduct price comparisons across vendors and initiating relationships to offer best prices to our schools.
Test Management Oversees the operational logistics of (interim and standardized) student test administration, including the distribution and collection of test materials.
Requirements
. Builds and fosters relationships with community leaders and organizations to partner with, including maintaining a robust database of community organizations School Systems and General