Regional Operations Manager at Aspire Public Schools

DescriptionAspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing college preparatory charter schools serving scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998in an effort to transform the inequitable racial social and gender outcomes that our communities persist throughAspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college career and life. At Aspire we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge skills and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day our community of students families teachers and staff comes together to learn work and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being) Culture of Belonging Community Partnership Agency & Self-Determination and Joy.GENERAL SUMMARY:The Regional Operations Managers is responsible for regional operational compliance charter renewals the design and execution of professional development for site-based operations teammates (Business Managers and Office Assistants) and building a community of practice among Business Managers coaching for Business Managers regional operations systems diagnosis and improvement managing and improving the year round student recruitment and enrollment processESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Charter RenewalManage charter renewal process by developing and monitoring timelines and project plansOversee implementation of charter renewal project plans collaborating with a diversity of stakeholdersContribute to developing content for renewal petition including pulling and analyzing data creating data visualizations writing leader biographies editing for grammatical accuracy clarity and coherenceStay abreast of policy changes and political context for charter renewal in the Los AngelesPartner with Executive Director on strategy development for charter renewal advocacyPartner with Executive Director and Engagement & Advocacy Assistant to ensure preparation for stellar performance at hearingsOversee organization and production of materials and partner with Executive Assistant on executionEnrollmentManage Year round student recruitment and enrollment processEnrollment timelines of the yearLiaison with district enrollment partnersSchool mint set up and liaisonProduce weekly enrollment reportAnalyze application funnelPartner with Regional Engagement and Advocacy teammates for marketing outreach and publicity.Collaborate with CV Equity Team and Pro-Black Coordinators on design and implement approach to improve enrollment of Black/African American studentsIdentify pain points in enrollment strategies and plans and redesign improved approachesOrchestrate regional supports and collaboration with school sitesBusiness Manager Support and DevelopmentBM selection coaching and supportPartnering with Business Managers and Principals collaboratively reviews monitors and improves operational systems and procedures at sitesCollaboratively participate in Operations CoP design planning and executionComplianceEnsure the organization is compliant with federal state authorizer and Aspire compliance (i.e. SARC SSC and ELAC)Manage and oversee successful completion of compliance requirements collaborating with authorizers Home Office school site leaders and Regional Team as neededDevelop timelines and project plans for complianceProvide consultation and support to site personnel as neededCollaborate with Executive Director on local grant funding opportunities and management of current ones (i.e. Measure G & Measure N)COVID containment and responseAssess and improve COVID prevention policies practices and routinesStay abreast of changes in guidance and best practices related to preventing and responding to the spread of COVIDAdvise regional and school leaders on mitigation process improvementsProvide direct consultation for site leadersIndependent Studies complianceEnsure compliance with Independent Studies hours attendance and contractsFacilities management and supportServe as liaison between school site leaders and landlords to prevent and resolve facilities concernsSupport with acquisition of services beyond the scope of building managerPartner with school site leaders on managing emergency facility mattersAdditional Demonstrate knowledge of and support the Aspire Public Schools mission vision value statementsincluding antiracism policies and procedures operating instructions confidentiality standards and thecode of ethical behavior Perform other related duties as required and assignedREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIESDemonstrated track record in seeing and dismantling racism and other forms of oppressionStrong organizational planning time management and multi-tasking skillsStrong attention to detail and communicatorStrong analytical critical thinking and problem solving skillsDemonstrated skills in identifying issues formulating and implementing solutionsUnafraid of data! Driven to discover issues and insights that help drive to a decisionCollectivist orientation with ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and work effectively in a collaborative environmentAbility to think strategically anticipating future outcomes and events and incorporating them into thoughtful solutionsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously adjust priorities and work autonomously in ambiguous environmentsTrack record of leadership influence curiosity and perseveranceEnjoy identifying opportunities to reinvent and simplify current processesExperience in education or nonprofit sectorDemonstrated ability to influence peopleDemonstrated interest in continuous improvementStrong commitment and passion for social justice and Aspire Public Schools core valuesThis role will require travel up to 70% time to schools across the region and will require some periodic travel to all Aspire regions and/or other locations for conferences/professional developmentEDUCATION Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent work experience in a manager and operations capacityEXPERIENCE 3 years of progressively responsible experience in operations education non-profit organizations business or project management. Experience developing implement and refining policies and/or procedures Strong written and oral communication skills. Experience working in a fast-paced high-capacity work environment.Compensation:Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammates well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools we offer employees exceptional benefits including paid time off 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans life insurance/long-term disability participation in a CA state retirement plan tuition reimbursement plan and adoption assistance program. Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here:Aspire Public Schools Regional Operations Manager Salary Schedule is linked here.Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender religion age sexual orientation national or ethnic origin disability marital status veteran status or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities women disabled persons and veterans.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Cost Accounting,Fund Management,General Management,Facilities Management,Domestic,Airlines Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1