Posted: October 05, 2011

Position:

The Elementary School Operations Manager is responsible for all non-teaching and back-office functions for the school, ensuring the proper administrative and communications tasks and systems are in place to support student achievement in the classroom every day.

Background:

New Orleans College Prep’s mission is to prepare each of its students to enter and excel in a rigorous four-year college or university. The school opened for an entering class of sixth graders in August 2007 and has grown ambitiously to serve a population of 850 students – (250 students in grades 9-10, 300 students in grades 5-8 and 300 students in grades K-4.) We will add a grade every year to eventually serve grades K-12. NOCP is also planning to expand its services to open additional K-12 campuses throughout New Orleans. On June 30, 2010, NOCP was the only 3rd-year New Orleans charter school to receive a full 2 year extension to its charter, satisfying all academic and financial requirements of the state.

Our mission is to prepare each of our students to enter and excel in a rigorous 4-year college or university. In contrast to low-performing public schools that fail to focus on results, NOCP utilizes an extended school day and year, a disciplined and nurturing school culture, and data-driven instruction to drive dramatic gains in student achievement. New Orleans College Prep will provide all our students with a sound college preparatory education that rivals the academic rigor of the best private and public schools in the city.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main point of contact for the school, including parent calls, student registration and enrollment, student progress reports, and parent newsletters and memos.
• Manage student achievement and attendance progress monitoring databases and reporting, assisting the Principal with tracking and monitoring data related to school academic performance.
• Manage after school activities, including the scheduling and transportation needs.
• Manage student scheduling activities, preparing student and teacher schedules at the beginning of each term, and maintaining adds/drops as the school’s registrar.
• Manage the collection and maintenance of student, personnel, and school information (e.g., receive forms and paperwork, track missing forms, manage databases, update contact information, keep records current, etc.).
• Help to plan and manage logistics and preparations for school events and activities as needed (e.g., make photocopies, set up for special events, make phone calls to confirm attendance, etc.).
• Serve as the school-wide testing coordinator.
• Provide miscellaneous administrative support to the Principal and Chief Operating Officer, as needed.
• Complete all necessary school-wide duties for the successful and orderly functioning of the school (e.g., hallway supervision, arrival/departure transitions, participation in field trips, etc.) and other such duties as the Principal may from time to time request.

Key Competencies / Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s Degree required
-1-2 years of urban classroom experience preferred.
-2-3 years of office experience preferred, ideally with an education agency.
-Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
-Exceptional organizational ability, details-oriented, ability to multi-task successfully in a fast-paced environment.
-Outstanding communication skills (verbal + written) and excellent interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues and community members.
-Strong commitment to do whatever it takes for all our students to be college-ready
-Belief in creating a structured, disciplined school environment that promotes a positive culture of achievement
-An entrepreneurial spirit which embraces the opportunity for creativity and hard work inherent in a growing organization

Compensation:

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary 10-15% above the local district scale, an opportunity to earn an annual performance bonus, generous retirement contributions, and comprehensive health benefits.

Application:
To apply, please visit www.nolacollegeprep.org and click on "Join our Team."