School Operations Manager/ Student Enrollment Coordinator

SCHOOL OPERATIONS MANAGER 

The Opportunity:  Reporting directly to the School Principal, as the School Operations Manager/ Student Enrollment Coordinator, you will plan, implement, and maintain maximum operational efficiency for the successful functioning of our school. You must be flexible and adaptable while embracing innovation and continuous improvement. You will own the enrollment process to meet 100% of campus enrollment goals. This process includes but is not limited to, fostering local interest, managing the first year of school enrollment, and monitoring student and family persistence. In addition, you will raise awareness of your respective schools, promote the campus(es) that you support and available grades, secure applicants, and nurture families through the persistence pipeline.

You will also be responsible for the operational excellence of all non-academic school functions across the school, including facilities management, safety and security, school finances, [staff and scholar] technology, and events management.     

Location: Kids Care Elementary, Columbus, OH 

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or 3-8 years of experience working in a K-12 setting
• Experience managing small teams or multiple large projects
• Strong project management skills, ability to juggle multiple and competing priorities, and attention to detail
• Experience using Excel and/or Google Sheets to analyze large amounts of data and perform quantitative analysis
• Demonstrated passion for and commitment to Phalen Leadership Academy
• Facilities and building maintenance experience are highly preferred 

Are you?

• A problem solver with strong critical thinking skills
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other technology systems; experience with Infinite Campus preferred
• A systems thinker with an ability to develop and implement internal systems and processes to increase the effectiveness

Campus Overview: 
Kids Care Elementary (KCE) is a tuition-free public charter school committed to providing a top-notch education for our scholars. We are a K-5 campus that serves about 150 scholars. Our professional and caring staff are dedicated to inspiring a love for learning in each child. We showcase our exceptional curriculum and incredible teachers, emphasizing our commitment to a supportive and inclusive environment tailored to individual needs. At KCE, we aim to cultivate a community of learners striving for academic, social, and emotional excellence through project-based learning. Our mission is to be a model of educational excellence, empowering scholars to become independent, self-sufficient individuals. Join the KCE family, where we actively engage parents and the community to create an environment that fosters our scholars' success and responsible contribution.

Compensation and benefits: A base salary competitively aligned to the market. 

PLA is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 

PLA is an equal-opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify in all states that require it.

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Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

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