Dean of Operations at Jalen Rose Leadership Academy

Dean of Operations 

The Opportunity: Reporting directly to the School Principal, the Dean of Operations will plan, implement, and maintain maximum operational efficiency to ensure the successful functioning of our school. You must be flexible and adaptable while embracing innovation and continuous improvement. 

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

Location: Jalen Rose Leadership Academy 

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 the ability to develop and implement internal systems and processes to increase the effectiveness

Campus Overview:  

Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA) is an open enrollment, tuition-free public charter high school on the northwest side of Detroit. The Academy began its first academic year in September 2011 and currently serves over 400 ninth through twelfth grade scholars as well as nearly 800 alumni from metro Detroit. JRLA provides a leadership-focused education that engages and inspires youth to achieve at the rigorous level necessary to ultimately graduate with a college degree. Scholars are provided with an authentic academic experience which builds both the skill and will necessary to be successful in high school and beyond. 

 Immersed in the culture of college, scholars will receive extensive college exposure via university tours and summer program experiences to assist in a seamless transition into college. 

JRLA is a 9-16 model where scholars are supported not only through high school graduation, but through college graduation via our College Success team that works to coordinate success for current scholars and alumni.

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.

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