Operations Coordinator

$46,500 - $53,500/Yr

Democracy Prep Public Schools - Las Vegas, NV

Full-time - Mid Level

Las Vegas, NV

Educational Services

About the position

The Operations Coordinator at Democracy Prep Public Schools plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of school-based systems, events, and initiatives. This position supports school staff, scholars, and families, contributing to the mission of providing a rigorous education and fostering civic engagement. The coordinator will report to the Operations Manager and will be responsible for managing various operational processes, enhancing communication, and creating a positive school culture.

Responsibilities

• Learn the day-to-day responsibilities of numerous operational processes to increase knowledge and flexibility across the team.
• Serve as a first-responder for basic technology issues for staff and scholars and coordinate findings with an external technology support organization.
• Liaise with external technology support and network technology teams, reflecting on trends and proposing system improvements.
• Support school culture by managing behavior, developing relationships, and engaging positively with scholars.
• Coordinate logistics of school meal service, including scheduling and ensuring compliance with safety expectations.
• Manage the procurement, distribution, organization, and inventory of school supplies.
• Oversee the beautification of the school environment.
• Assist in planning logistics and execution of school field trips and events, managing budgets and purchases.
• Establish and maintain a positive experience for families during the enrollment process, ensuring access to necessary technology.
• Assist in managing a school-wide family communications plan, analyzing engagement data for effective communication.
• Coordinate communications to parents in their preferred language, utilizing interpretation and translation services as needed.
• Support the preparation and processing of internal and state assessments.
• Establish and manage a family leadership program to enhance family involvement in the school community.
• Create a welcoming environment for families and guests by maintaining clean and informative reception areas.
• Engage with scholars, families, and staff in attendance processes to maximize academic opportunities and support truancy prevention.
• Maintain internal and external student information databases with accurate contact information.
• Document and ensure accessibility of systems, protocols, and policies for all stakeholders.
• Perform other school operations tasks as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Requirements

• Mid-level experience in operations or project management.
• Strong budgeting skills and experience managing event budgets.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient in technology and able to troubleshoot basic issues.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in an educational environment or with school operations.
• Bilingual abilities to support communication with families in their native languages.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance