Position: Operations Manager Reports to: Operations Director & School Director

Description
The United Schools Network (USN) is a nonprofit organization in Columbus, Ohio, that starts and manages urban public charter schools that close the opportunity gap. The network includes two high-performing middle schools, a high-performing elementary school, and launched a second elementary school in the fall of 2017. We are seeking an Operations Manager to join our network at either Columbus Collegiate Academy-Dana Ave. or Columbus Collegiate Academy-Main St.

Mission
Vision : For every child, an open door .

Mission: Transforming lives and our communities through the power of education.

Core Values

All students have the ability to achieve academic excellence.

All students thrive in a highly disciplined school environment.

All students must be prepared to excel in demanding high schools on their way to selective colleges.

All students deserve outstanding teachers that produce outstanding results.

Our Students and Results

• Admission is open to all students; academic proficiency is not considered during the admissions process.
• 75% of our students are students of color and 90% are economically disadvantaged.
• USN schools serve students in grades K-8 and have a robust alumni services program.
• USN 8 th graders regularly gain acceptance to the top high school programs in the city.

Joining Our Team
Columbus Collegiate Academy will consider hiring a full-time Operations Manager who:

Leadership Skills and Characteristics

• Embodies, advocates, and operationalizes the school's mission, vision, expectations, and values.
• Demonstrates a high level of professional maturity including emotional constancy in stressful situations, has an ability to bring out the best in others, is a solution seeker, and acts as a positive force to motivate others.
• Carefully manages tasks and time, is extremely well-organized, and is detail oriented.
• Works collaboratively with the leadership team and instructional staff to support the needs of all families.
• Exhibits the ability to effectively relate to, engage, and communicate with a diverse group of students and their families in one-on-one, small group, and large group settings.
• Communicates effectively in both formal and informal settings.

Administrative Duties
• Year-round management of student enrollment, course, section & roster configuration, schedule set-up, and withdrawal process in DASL.
• Manage audit of student records for ongoing completeness and accuracy in SIS - ensure that every student record is accurate and updated on a timely basis.
• Oversee student & staff attendance data process & ensure that it is reconciled & accurate each day.
• Oversee daily data entry and follow up for student discipline system.
• Produce academic reports (i.e. report cards, progress reports, STRIVE Paycheck, etc.).
• Provide leadership team with ad-hoc reports & data dashboards on daily/weekly/monthly basis (as requested by the School Director).
• Coordinate student health services; monitor student health & safety for any unusual/troubling trends; coordinate with health care professionals to ensure that students receive appropriate care & immunizations.
• Coordinate daily student transportation services as well as field trips; monitor for troubling trends and elevate issues to the Operations Director as appropriate.
• Coordinate daily student food services at the campus; ensure the accurate tracking of student meal consumption; troubleshoot with the Operations Director.
• Serve as point person for teacher technical support in using the SIS for attendance and grade book; serve as liaison with IT Support Service Vendor on IT related issues.
• Manage school inventory and assets (IT, furniture, etc.).
• Manage school compliance items (NSLP, Health & Safety, etc.).
• Assist with facilities management (review contracts; maintain school repair and improvement priorities, etc.).
• Support and manage the Office Coordinator.
• Research and develop best practices in school operations.

Experience & Qualifications
Columbus Collegiate Academy will consider hiring a full-time Operations Manager who:

• Is dedicated to educational success for students.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Has the ambition and desire to grow as a leader.
• Is open to feedback, will take personal responsibility for the operation of the school, and has the ability to learn from one's mistakes.
• Has the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Displays maturity and ability to work independently under pressure.
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Has personal and professional integrity.
• Has technological proficiency using Google Suite and Office products.
• Has at least two years of office related experience in an education agency (preferred).
• Holds a B.A./B.S. degree (preferred).

Terms of Employment
This position will begin in late July 2020, though applications will be considered immediately. Compensation and benefits are competitive; this position is eligible to participate in either Ohio's State Teacher Retirement System or School Employee Retirement System. Columbus Collegiate Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To Apply
Apply online at www.applitrack.com/cca/onlineapp .