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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.
COMPENSATION
The starting salary range for this position is $67,000 - $77,000, based on education and experience. Opportunities for salary growth are available over time; however, offers near the upper end of the salary range are uncommon.
In addition, Green Dot offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):
> Full-time employees are eligible to participate in Green Dot's benefit plans effective on the first of the month following their date of hire.
> PPO, EPO and HMO choices for medical, dental and vision - including a 100% employee-only paid option; multiple tiers available for purchase at a reduced cost for dependents (visit https://mygreendotbenefits.benefitseasy.net/ for more information)
> Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
> Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
> Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
> Wellness programs and resources
> Financial planning/coaching access
> California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) participation, with both employee and employer contributions
> Optional non-matching 401(k) plan
> Potential for annual performance-based compensation increases
> Potential for annual bonuses
> Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)
Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
We ask that you complete an online application at https://greendot.org/careers/.
*Please note: once you enter the application system, current openings for this position will be listed by school site. You may apply to multiple school sites and will need to submit a separate application for each school. Once you submit your initial application, click into the next school's job listing, click 'apply' and your information will automatically populate - then click 'submit'.
Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.
Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Please note that Green Dot Public Schools California is unable to sponsor any applicant for a temporary or permanent U.S employment-based visa, nor hire any applicant currently holding a temporary U.S. employment-based visa.
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