Description
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve.
Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community.
As a Business Operations Manager (BOM) at Rocketship Public Schools, you will be responsible for all aspects of student meals, recess, arrival, dismissal, physical space, and safety at your campus. You will report directly to the Principal and manage a team of hourly Operations Specialists.
Essential Functions
- Own the logistics, staffing, and daily management of arrival, lunch, recess, dismissal, and physical space at your campus.
- Coach Operations Specialists daily in behavior management techniques.
- Design and lead professional development for Operations Specialists focused on behavior management skill development.
- Manage the physical space of the building and all facilities-related needs.
- Manage food service operations, including managing staff, serving as the main contact with meal vendor, ensuring compliance, conducting internal audits, and ensuring meal program financial health.
Compliance & Budget
- Ensure your campus is financially responsible by providing support to the Principal on finance-related topics.
- Serve as the main owner of school safety processes and compliance.
- Own procurement and purchasing for the school site.
- Serve as on-site IT contact, including managing IT assets, assisting staff with IT issues as able, and serving as the main touchpoint to central IT staff.
Leadership & Management
- Exhibit Rocketship's core values daily: authenticity, community, innovation, tenacity, and pursuit of excellence.
- Hire, manage, and evaluate all hourly school Operations Specialists.
- Be a collaborative and supportive partner on your school's leadership team and the national Business Operations Manager team.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with school-based experience strongly preferred.
- Managerial experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience in a fast-paced, highly analytical, entrepreneurial environment.
- Ability to proactively manage multiple critical deadlines and quickly and confidently adapt to changing school needs.
- Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, organized, and resourceful.
- Team-player attitude and strong customer-service orientation.
- Skilled at building strong and trusting working relationships with people in both senior- and junior-level roles.