ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles' Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report , Newsweek , the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org .
ROLE SUMMARY
ROLE SUMMARY
The School Operations Manager (SOM) will report to the school principal with joint accountability to the Alliance home office operations team. The SOM will manage all non-instructional functions necessary to run a high-performing school. In order to be effective, SOMs must develop positive interpersonal relationships with the entire school community including staff, students, families, and visitors. Responsibilities vary from day to day and include managing finance and procurement, student data and reporting, nutrition program, facilities, recruitment and enrollment, student health and safety, and regulatory compliance. The SOM will also serve as manager for the front office team.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hires, manages, coaches, trains, and develops school operations team members
• Ensures all district, state, federal, and authorizer compliance requirements are completed on time
• Manages the implementation of and training of Alliance operational procedures
• Oversees all fiscal matters including purchasing, inventory, payroll, and implementation of Alliance financial policies
• Manages student recruitment and enrollment strategy
• Manages all school information systems including those for attendance and enrollment
• Oversees the school nutrition program, ensuring compliance and fiscal responsibility
• Coordinates supervision of students during arrival, breakfast, nutrition, lunch, and after-school
• Manages school health and safety, prepares and submits incident reports
• Serves as school safety designee, training staff and students on emergency procedures, scheduling drills, and assisting in emergency responses
• Manages maintenance requests for the school facility, and ensures janitorial and pest control services are properly carried out
• Manages school calendar and coordinates logistics for school events and activities
• Participates in cross-network operations initiatives, pilots, and projects, promoting best practice sharing across schools
• Performs or manages other functions as assigned

THE STRONGEST CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and hold others accountable
• Strong project and time management skills
• Ability to take initiative, set priorities, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Aptitude for building systems
• Attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, especially in difficult conversations with parents and staff
• Ability to treat sensitive issues with respect and empathy, maintaining confidentiality where required
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and processes as needed
• Organized in work habits and able to meet deadlines
• Customer service orientation
• Open to feedback and growth
• Belief in and alignment with Alliance's core beliefs and mission

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related field required, Master's preferred
• 4 years of school and/or operations experience
• Experience managing others preferred
• Spanish fluency preferred

BENEFITS

• We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families. Please click HERE for more information about our health benefits, retirement options, as well as our paid holidays and leave.
• Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support to staff.
• Recognition: Provide special recognition to staff who demonstrate their dedication inside and beyond the school.

COMPENSATION
$67,000.00 - $87,000.00
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit an application. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
** PLEASE NOTE: Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way. **
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at JoinUs@laalliance.org .
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.