Location: Ridgeland,SC, USA
WHO WE AREMeeting Street Jasper & Beaufort (MSJB) is a pioneering tuition-free public charter school serving Jasper, Beaufort, and Hampton Counties in South Carolina. Founded with a commitment to ensuring that all students have access to high-quality education, regardless of their socio-economic background, we believe in a holistic approach to learning that focuses on the whole child. Our mission is to empower students to reach their full potential and prepare them for a successful future.THE ROLEWe are seeking an entrepreneurial Director of Operations who shares our unwavering commitment to student success. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, diligent, passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of children, and an enthusiastic team player. This is an exciting role with the opportunity to be part of building something that is new and rapidly growing.Operations team members work relentlessly to ensure that teachers and instructional leaders maximize time and energy on student learning and well-being.The Director, Operations will be responsible for overseeing all school level operations, and directly managing a small team of school-based staff. The person in this role is typically the first person on campus each morning and the last one to leave each afternoon. This role is accountable for all school operations outside of direct student instruction and reports directly to the school Principal.Operations team members design, implement, and refine systems that anticipate the needs of the school community. As a service-oriented team, they solve problems and respond to urgent needs. They partner with teachers and other school professionals to create an academic and cultural environment which supports our ultimate goal of serving students.Note: The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.RESPONSIBILITIESTeam managementSupervising all non-academic school-based functions and people including operations specialists, school office managers, data and analytics managers, receptionists, custodians and kitchen staffMonitoring performance of all school-based operations staffCoaching and developing staff: Coordinate and provide regular training to all school operations staffDeveloping and implementing a multi-year school operations staffing planFacilities and student movement systemsMaintaining the safety, efficiency, and physical appearance of facilities (landscaping, hallways, doors/windows, etc.)Designing and implementing safety systems (drills, emergency preparedness)Plan the move from the school's current physical location into a brand-new (to be constructed) campus and facilityDeveloping and implementing strategic campus improvement plansDesign and execute routine student movement processes (e.g., morning drop-off, afternoon dismissal, meal service times)Overseeing campus food services programs, including complianceOversee security, maintenance, and cleanliness of campusData, technology, and reportingTaking daily student attendance and managing daily student operational systemsMaintaining up-to-date family information and student filesRunning bill pay and supporting the school's accounting processesProviding technology / IT supportEnsuring accurate data entry into technology systemsManaging procurement and supply management for all student, staff, and event suppliesSupervise maintenance of necessary documents and files to ensure school compliance with all state and federal reporting requirementsManage and support compliance related work related to data management, state accreditation standards, district or partner school surveys, school report cardsFamily engagementPlanning and leading school and community eventsCollaborating with the Front Office Coordinator to manage communications (phone, email, text) with current and prospective familiesGathering feedback from families/parents and communicating with school leaders or other staffImplementing and tracking progress on truancy interventions for students and familiesEnrolling new students and re-enrolling current studentsSKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICSA commitment to the mission of Meeting Street Jasper Beaufort, deep love of content, and an unwavering belief that all students can and will succeedEmbodies the Core Values of Meeting Street Jasper BeaufortAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writing while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills with teammates, teachers, students, families, and additional stakeholders.A proven ability to grow and develop organizational talent and skillsDeep experience leading people and building teamsOrganized and able to design and maintain key systems such as attendance, vendor deliveries, student documentation and paperwork.Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures.Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time and meet tight deadlines.Achieves accuracy and thoroughness when completing a taskExceptional project management skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyMeticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic environmentExcellent customer service skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to kneel, sit, stand for long periods of timeEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's Degree requiredAt least five years of work experience including supervisory and management experiencePrior experience working in a school or school system, knowledge of school data and operations systems, and South Carolina state law and compliance is strongly preferredCOMPENSATIONThe salary for this position starts at $100,000.Additionally, we offers a comprehensive benefits package including and not limited to:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePet InsuranceLife Insurance and DisabilityEmployee + Family WellnessTax Favored Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)Retirement PlansReferral and Retention BonusesWe are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.#J-18808-Ljbffr