School Operations Coordinator

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond.

As a School Operations Coordinator, you will support the school operations team in the day-to-day operations. You will have a significant role in creating and implementing policies, systems, and procedures. You will establish a school culture centered on our core values and ensure our students climb the mountain to and through college.

Responsibilities:

• Provide logistical support and coordination for field trips and end of year field lessons.
• Be first responder to teacher calls for support in the classroom.
• Support planning and execution of school-wide events and fundraisers.
• Coordinate purchasing/distribution for materials and services.
• Support the School Nutrition Program when needed.
• Support student health services when needed and report major injuries and other school incidents.
• Supports daily attendance procedures and works with the Registrar to ensure the accuracy of students’ daily attendance.
• Supports the goal of achieving a high ADA by communicating attendance expectations to families and assisting in other activities.
• Supports all school-based communication systems.
• Organizes, secures, and maintains a pristine office space and environment.
• Oversees completion of all facilities request submitted at the school.
• Coordinates with janitorial day porter regarding daily janitorial needs.
• Ensure trash removal/recycling and copier requests are managed efficiently.
• Assists in preparing facilities for the upcoming school year.
• Builds relationships with families to keep them well-informed and support their needs.
• Translates and distributes school correspondence.
• Assists in the translation of parent meetings, including Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
• Works with Registrar to ensure emergency medical and contact information for all students is up-to-date.
• Works with Registrar to ensure school has complete and current immunization records for all students.
• Ensures confidentiality and security of office space, files, and all information pertaining to students, parents, staff, and community.
• Supports the collection of student interest forms.
• Assists the Registrar in managing family communication, pre and post lottery.

Requirements:

• Minimum of associate's degree or two years of coursework at an institution of higher learning preferred; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Spanish fluency (verbal, oral, written) preferred.
• Strong customer service skills is required.
• 2 or more years of full time working experience in a fast-paced office environment.
• Experience in proper office procedures including filing, answering the telephone professionally, photocopying, greeting all visitors cordially, and handling information with confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Prior experience working with students in an academic or recreational setting preferred.

Benefits:

• Full-time position with a $21/hour rate + a generous benefits package.
• 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost.
• Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal.
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.).
• Generous paid time off program includes 22 holidays, sick leave, and vacation.