ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools was founded in 2004 based on the belief that all young people––regardless of ZIP code, income, ability, or background–– are capable of achieving at high levels. Alliance is now one of the largest and most successful public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing middle and high schools serving 13,000 scholars in Los Angeles communities that have been systemically oppressed. In our 17th school year, Alliance has a proven record of success: though 93% of incoming sixth graders come to Alliance reading below grade level, 95% of Alliance graduates have been accepted to college—including 73% to a four-year university. We strive to truly change the life trajectories of our scholars and communities. Now is the time to join our collaborative community to make long-lasting change across Los Angeles.

ROLE SUMMARY

The School Operations Manager (SOM) will report to the school principal with joint accountability to the Alliance home office operations team. The SOM will manage all non-instructional functions necessary to run a high-performing school. In order to be effective, SOMs must develop positive interpersonal relationships with the entire school community including staff, students, families, and visitors. Responsibilities vary from day to day and include managing finance and procurement, student data and reporting, nutrition program, facilities, recruitment and enrollment, student health and safety, and regulatory compliance. The SOM will also serve as manager for the front office team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Hires, manages, coaches, trains, and develops school operations team members
• Ensures all district, state, federal, and authorizer compliance requirements are completed on time
• Manages the implementation of and training of Alliance operational procedures
• Oversees all fiscal matters including purchasing, inventory, payroll, and implementation of Alliance financial policies
• Manages student recruitment and enrollment strategy
• Manages all school information systems including those for attendance and enrollment
• Oversees the school nutrition program, ensuring compliance and fiscal responsibility
• Coordinates supervision of students during arrival, breakfast, nutrition, lunch, and after school
• Manages school health and safety, prepares and submits incident reports
• Serves as school safety designee, training staff and students on emergency procedures, scheduling drills, and assisting in emergency responses
• Manages maintenance requests for the school facility, ensures janitorial and pest control services are properly carried out
• Manages school calendar and coordinates logistics for school events and activities
• Participates in cross-network operations initiatives, pilots, and projects, promoting best practice sharing across schools
• Performs or manages other functions as assigned

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE/BE:

• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and hold others accountable
• Strong project and time management skills
• Ability to take initiative, set priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• Aptitude for building systems
• Attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, especially in difficult conversations with parents and staff
• Ability to treat sensitive issues with respect and empathy, maintaining confidentiality where required
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and processes as needed
• Organized in work habits and able to meet deadlines
• Customer service orientation
• Open to feedback and growth
• Belief in and alignment with Alliance's core beliefs and mission

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related field required, Master's preferred
• 4 years of school and/or operations experience
• Experience managing others preferred
• Spanish fluency preferred

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Compensation: Alliance provides competitive salaries, which are reviewed every three years. Please click HERE for more information on the salary for this role.
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plans options that are covered at 100% of monthly premiums for individual employees and at least $1,000 per month towards family plan premiums.
• Retirement: School staff, depending on role, may participate in the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) or California Public Employees Retirement System with an expected Alliance match of 18.4% for certified employees for the 22-23 School Year.
• Paid Leave: Regular full-time 12-month employees accrue vacation at a rate of 10 hours/month, for a maximum of 180 hours in addition to 10 national holidays as well as a week for Spring Break and a week for Winter Break. Regular full-time 11-month employees receive five weeks of paid leave as part of the academic calendar, plus sick leave that accrues at one day per month.
• Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support to staff.
• Recognition. Provide special recognition to staff who demonstrate their dedication inside and beyond the school.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter below. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

** PLEASE NOTE: Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way. **

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criteria. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at Joinus@lalliance.org.

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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Map Key:

• Red Dots: Middle Schools
• Green Dots: High Schools
• Yellow Dot: Alliance Home Office