School Operations Manager

Thank you for your interest. If you are a Green Dot internal employee, please apply using the Jobs Hub on the Workday Home Page. If you are a Green Dot contract/independent worker, please apply through the External Posting URL. OPPORTUNITY The School Operations Manager (SOM) is critical to the successful and efficient operation of our schools. The SOM leads all non-instructional functions of the school, enabling the principal and other instructional staff to focus on student achievement. Your responsibilities will include leading Finance & Purchasing, Student Information & Reporting, the School Nutrition Program, Facilities, Student Enrollment and Lottery, Student Health and Safety, Event Planning & Coordination and Federal and State Compliance. You will report to the principal and manage a school operations team, including a Parent Coordinator and Office Assistant. You will receive support and guidance from our district office Operations team to successfully carry out these responsibilities.  ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES > Team Management: Lead the school operations team; set both performance and development goals for the Parent Coordinator and Office Assistant; collaborate 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: Lead procurement and purchasing for the school including placing orders, inventorying items received and handling returns/exchanges. You will manage cash receipts, deposits, payroll, staff reimbursement forms and substitute teacher tracking; coordinate with our Finance & Accounting Team to ensure effective implementation of financial policies; provide assistance to the principal with budget management > Student Information and Reporting: Manage the student information system and attendance reporting and intervention process; coordinates with Green Dot’s Knowledge Management Team with regards to data audits and reporting; ensure confidentiality and security of files and all information pertaining to students, parents, staff, and community > School Nutrition Program: Oversee the School Nutrition Program, including managing servers, coordinating with meal vendor, ensuring compliance, conducting monthly food safety audits and ensuring meal program financial health  > Facilities: Manage routine maintenance requests for school in Green Dot’s work order system, ensuring maintenance, janitorial and pest control services are properly carried out; oversee the upkeep of the school’s facilities and coordinate with our Facilities team to implement school facility projects  > Student Enrollment and Lottery: Manage enrollment cycle at the school and admissions and enrollment database with support from our Operations team, including student recruitment, lottery and waitlist management and parent enrollment orientations > Student Health and Safety: Manage school safety processes and compliance, including administering trainings, coordinating drills and safety audits, acting as the liaison with the security vendor; partner with Principal and Green Dot’s Security team to respond to emergencies > Event Planning & Coordination: Plan and coordinate logistics for school events and activities as needed, including back to school nights and parent conferences/meetings; coordinate with bus companies for regular and field trip transportation > State & Federal Compliance: Ensure compliance requirements are completed on time Oversee other tasks or special projects as needed QUALIFICATIONS As an ideal candidate, you: > have a bachelor’s degree > have a minimum of two years of professional experience (four is preferred), with at least one year of experience managing others or multiple large-scale projects; prior school experience is a plus > are bilingual/highly proficient in Spanish/English - both verbal and written communications (preferred) > can demonstrate initiative, leadership and tenacity > pay acute attention to detail coupled with the ability to think and act strategically > have strong analytical, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills > have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) > are highly proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook; and are comfortable learning new computer programs > are able to handle multiple tasks and perform well under pressure > can maintain a positive, “can-do” attitude at all times > have a high level of personal responsibility and drive toward ambitious goals > are dedicated to customer service > are able to complete tasks and projects effectively and on-time, and to exercise discretion in the dissemination of information. > are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve  > will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer JOB REQUIREMENTS > Work Hours: This position requires consistent attendance during scheduled hours, as flexibility is limited by classroom or operational requirements. > Breaks: Breaks are structured within the workday and must align with operational needs and student care requirements. Extended or frequent breaks may not be feasible in this setting. > Physical Requirements: The position may require certain physical abilities, such as interacting with students, or moving through various parts of the school. > Social Requirements: The position requires extensive interaction with students, colleagues, and members of the public. > On-Site Presence: This role requires regular, in-person attendance to meet the needs of students, staff, and the school environment. Remote work/telecommuting is generally not an option. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job. COMP