Business Director

We’re up to big things at SLO Classical Academy! You’ll find us off the beaten path, providing classical education and enrichment (with a twist). We exist to educate for life, understanding that education is not a means to an end, but a worthy end in and of itself.

SLOCA is seeking a Business Director who will be responsible for growing SLOCA's business income across multiple channels, including the bookstore, thrift store, and online math video subscription program, all of which support our vibrant community, education, mission, and vision.

If you are passionate about education and children, an effective and loyal team player, and an experienced servant leader, you will find ours a rare and compelling opportunity.

SLOCA’s VISION OF AND FOR EMPLOYEES

Highly desirable employees at SLO Classical Academy are those who are: passionate about education and children, committed to personal and professional growth and development, effective and loyal team players, creative thinkers, in full support of our core values, and interested in the health and growth of SLO Classical Academy.

POSITION PURPOSE / JOB SUMMARY

• The Business Director is responsible for growing SLOCA's business income across multiple channels, including the bookstore, thrift store, and online math video subscription program, all of which support our vibrant community, education, mission, and vision.

JOB STRUCTURE AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Exempt Employee Status
• Full-time
• Reports to the Chief Advancement Officer
• Oversees our Wisdom Wonder Project Customer Service representative and Web master
• Oversees our thrift store manager and supports the curriculum point person
• Oversees our school store manager

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated possession of wisdom and values that align well with the mission and vision of SLO Classical Academy

Required:

• College degree
• 6 years of business building, management, and finance experience
• 2 years of retail experience and/or sales highly desired
• 4 years of managing people and/or project management
• Demonstrated strong people skills
• Technology - highly computer literate and quick tech study; knowledgeable with WordPress as well as automated email marketing systems preferred
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Classical Education or Singapore Math is a bonus

SLOCA-specific:

• A willingness to learn about and support passionately the mission of SLO Classical Academy
• Clear a background check and TB screening
• Ability to carry out duties as described below
• A willingness to happily be in the trenches. This is a hands-on director position.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct online business marketing and subscription growth for Wisdom Wonder Project (WWP)
• Create and oversee a growth plan to expand our reach and our revenue to individuals and schools.
• Collaborate with the Chief Advancement Officer and Director of Marketing and Communications to create a full WWP marketing plan, including digital content, social platforms, content on the WWP website, etc.. Implement that plan.
• Support and manage WWP’s Customer Service Representative and Web master.
• Manage WWP budget and financials goals
• Track, manage, and utilize data.
• Update KPI’s to gauge performance of promotions and track customers
• Create and report on customer feedback channels
• Participate in the necessary groundwork to make the growth occur.
• Oversee integration between WordPress and Klayvio
• Direct Thrift Store development and growth
• Create and oversee a growth plan to increase revenue marketing and growth of SLOCA’s local thrift store
• Collaborate with Director of Marketing and Communications to create a thrift store marketing plan. Ensure implementation of that plan.
• Support and grow thrift store manager and support curriculum point person.
• Manage thrift store budget and financial goals.
• Participate in the necessary groundwork to make the growth occur
• Direct Bookstore (The Den)development and growth
• Oversee, develop, and implement strategies to help The Den achieve targeted income objectives and growth, including marketing initiatives.
• Support and grow the Den Manager.
• Support the teacher curriculum point person, who interacts with the manager about curriculum needs.
• Manage bookstore budget and financial goals.
• Promote The Den to existing SLOCA families in alignment with branding and overall SLOCA marketing plan
• Participate in the necessary groundwork to enable growth.

Staff members are expected to adhere to all Administrative Directives as well as any applicable SLOCA Policies, including those specifically outlined in the Employee Manual.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a limited basis. Able to sit at a desk or in meetings for long periods of time and move about campuses easily. Able to work irregular hours if needed for meetings, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance