School Operations Manager (25-26) at KIPP

The OpportunityThis is a pooled opportunity.  We will be hiring on an ongoing basis and/or when a role becomes available.  The School Operations Team is focused on creating the conditions by which our schools can thrive by designing and leading efficient safe joyful and just systems; working to remove obstacles to learning and find creative solutions to challenges to enable the highest level of teaching and learning; and providing best-in-class customer service to families and staff members to ensure they feel welcomed cared for and a valued member of our community.  The School Operations Manager (SOM) is a school based position that plays a central role in ensuring that students families and staff have the information and resources they need to succeed. SOMs primarily coordinate day-to-day operations systems and routines that allow the school to run seamlessly.Key ResponsibilitiesManages the day-to-day school based operations policies and procedures.Implements the Great 8 procedures such as arrival and dismissalOversees daily busing operations for their school by processing changes addressing challenges and coordinating processesCoordinates with Child Nutrition day to day logistics of service such as meal card replacement and rostersSupports field lesson logistics by booking buses and ordering mealsSchedules shared spaceDrives school based strategies to ensure kids are in seats.Manages school event coordination such as Meet the Teacher Night and parent engagement sessionsCurates any school based social media communications and postingsProvides parent tours for prospective familiesServe as a key ambassador to the schools larger community. Effectively build relationships with family staff and community stakeholders with compassion direct communication and reliabilityMaintains school inventory system and implements purchasing and accounting best practices.Purchases goods and services Codes invoices collects fees and prepares deposits Partners with School Support Partners (SSP) and vendors to ensure campus is well maintained and runs efficiently.Manages copier and teacher workroom supplies troubleshoots copiers trained on the copiers Manages any student technology program the school runsManages and develops School Operations Associate towards excellence in their role and with an eye toward their long-term development.Qualifications : Bilingual: English and Spanish preferredUnwavering commitment to the KIPP Texas mission core values and willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP Texas students families and staffStrong project and time management skills; ability to effectively backwards plan juggle multiple priorities with great attention to detail and deliver consistent and timely resultsSense of humility customer service mindset and shows urgency and the ability to proactively solve problems and make decisions quicklyAbility to be calm under pressure especially in difficult conversations with parents and staffExcellent organizational verbal and written communication skillsDesire to continuously learn and evolve as a professionalAdditional Information : Compensation and BenefitsThe salary for this position ranges from $50000 - $62000 and placement in the salary range is commensurate upon experience and internal equity. As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates including medical dental and vision options life insurance and disability plans. Some positions might be temporary and only available for the 2025-2026 school year.KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration of race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Change Management,Cyber Security,Access,Aircraft Operations,Freelancing,Arbitration Experience: years Vacancy: 1