Operations Coordinator

$41,309 - $51,355/Yr

Yes Prep Public Schools - Houston, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Elementary Operations Coordinator at YES Prep Public Schools plays a crucial role in supporting the operational functions of the campus. This position is responsible for recruitment, enrollment, and ensuring compliance with policies related to student data. The coordinator will also engage with families and community partners to foster relationships that enhance the school's brand and support student attendance and safety. This role requires a commitment to the mission of YES Prep and a passion for educational equity.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead recruitment and enrollment efforts for the campus, acting as a liaison between campus personnel and Home Office on lottery-related issues.
• Execute student recruitment strategies targeting families with school-aged children within a 5-mile radius of the assigned campus.
• Build relationships with community partners to enhance brand awareness and community connections.
• Collaborate with campus staff on recruitment and engagement events to nurture relationships with new families.
• Monitor quality of applications and resolve issues in a timely manner to ensure campus maintains or exceeds enrollment.
• Lead the planning and execution of new student and parent interactions to help acclimate them to campus culture.
• Call guardians of absent students to determine reasons for absence and encourage attendance.
• Execute a daily tardy system and input tardy information into the database.
• Assist in maintaining office security and conduct monthly safety drills.
• Coordinate logistics for student field trips, including transportation and meals.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of business, operational, or managerial experience.
• Ability to analyze, develop, establish, and maintain efficient office workflow and administrative processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise excellent judgment in decision-making.
• Openness to giving and receiving feedback and ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team and juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.
• Familiarity with laws, rules, procedures, and programs related to public school operations in Texas.

Benefits

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave