Overview

The network operations associate must be present and engaged Monday through Friday, except holidays, and work occasional evenings on weeknights and occasional weekends, including parent events. This position has a year-round schedule, with time-off for school holidays and vacation.

Why extraordinary professionals choose Ascend

Ascend is a network of K-12 public charter schools serving 5,000 students across 12 schools in Central Brooklyn. Our mission is to lead our students on a great intellectual journey, providing them with an exceptional education and placing them firmly on the path to success in college and beyond.

We guide our students to think critically and independently and to enjoy education as an end in itself. We teach a rich and rigorous liberal arts curriculum that nurtures students' natural curiosity about the world. We foster a positive, non-punitive school culture where students feel connected, empowered, and safe to take academic risks. Even our school buildings are designed to reflect our high aspirations for teaching and learning and the notable accomplishments that occur within our walls.

To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we invest heavily in our faculty by providing ongoing professional training and support, and encourage our educators to collaborate closely and push each other to achieve great outcomes.

Visit our website to learn more about the Ascend approach.

Responsibilities

The academic operations associate will work under the direction of the network director of operations to support the full network operations team. Additionally, the network operations associate will:

• Create and process purchase orders daily utilizing the network accounting system (Intacct)
• Contact vendors via phone, obtain quotes and reconcile discrepancies
• Track supplies inventory
• Assist network director of operations with special/time-sensitive projects throughout the year, including but not limited to: summer school and summer institutes
• Perform additional duties designated by the Network Director of Operations to support the network operations team
• Occasionally support student recruitment and enrollment events
• Manage school entity information for city and state agencies
• Field general Ascend ops related 'help-desk' requests from schools by referencing the operations playbook and conferring with key contacts in various state offices (DOE, OPT, health, food program)
• Provide data support (CRDC, BEDS, SIRS end-of year, Title 1, etc.)
• Populate weekly ops digest and dashboard
• Attend and prepare for off-site centralized professional development sessions
• Serve as the point person for professional development presenters
• Create detailed project plans for high leverage network initiatives
• Lead logistics for director of operations monthly in-person meetings

Staff and reporting relationships

The operations associate reports to the Network Director of Operations and provides support to the full network operations team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Three or more years of experience in an office environment, preferably an education-related organization
• Experience with data management systems such as Infinite Campus, Illuminate DNA, Automate The Schools (ATS)
• Passion and commitment to urban education and our ultimate goal of closing the achievement gap
• Ability to plan, launch and manage complex projects from start to finish
• Experience managing and manipulating student data; strong working knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets
• A “can do” attitude and the enthusiasm to be a hard-working, team player who is relentless in the pursuit of the network's academic objectives
• An openness to accept and implement feedback and engage in a process of self-improvement
• A winning personality and a professional demeanor that conveys warmth, caring, and responsiveness to children, parents, and staff at all times
• Strong organizational skills and thorough attention to detail
• Effective written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks of varying complexity and to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Robust computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office-
• An ability to independently and effectively problem-solve in deadline-driven environments

Diversity at Ascend

Ascend is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. Ascend staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities—opening a window to the entire Ascend community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our deeply consequential work.

Compensation

Ascend offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Please visit www.ascendschools.org/careers to learn more about the benefits of working at Ascend.

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