Success Charter Network
School-based operations/administration jobs
Nonprofit jobs
Success Charter Network (SCN) is a fast growing CMO with seven schools and two more that will open this summer. Over the next decade, our network will grow to forty schools that provide a phenomenal education to children throughout New York City.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Operations at Success Charter Network, the Business Manager is responsible for overseeing all non-instructional operations and communications of a Success Academy. The Business Manager will collaborate closely with school leadership and manage the back office team within his or her school. Responsibilities include:
•Manage a team of back office personnel
•Plan logistics for school-wide events including family academic nights, field trips, hearing and vision tests, school picture days, and flu shots
•Establish arrival, breakfast, lunch, recess, dismissal, and class transition procedures
•Monitor procurement and manage school budget
•Determine staff scheduling for back office
•Oversee parent communication, supplies procurement, and building maintenance
•Manage student data collection and information updates
•Develop a system for scheduling during the school day around available facilities and co-tenants
•Negotiate shared space with co-tenants
•Maintain school health and safety protocols, including school safety plan and fire drill routes
•Management of People. Leading a team to maximize its effectiveness and develop individuals.
•Problem-solving. Approaches challenges in creative ways and finds thoughtful solutions.
•Organization and project management. Keeps track of upcoming, ongoing, and past work product.
•Communication with stakeholders. Gears communications towards the target audience and employs negotiation skills as needed. Audiences include government officials, vendors, school staff, parents, and students.
In addition, the following characteristics are required to be successful on this team.
•Attention to detail. Thinks critically about the details of a task at hand.
•Flexibility. Ability to adjust expected tasks and schedule to the updated priorities.
•Dedication to mission. A genuine interest in finding ways to improve public education and support our schools.
•Independence. Can work independently, be assertive, and make thoughtful decisions about projects.
•Collaboration. Working with teammates and responsive to feedback.
•Beyond Z attitude. Willingness to go above and beyond the requirements of the job to be innovative and support the organization.
Success Charter Network is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
