Operations Coordinator

Homer A Plessy Community School - New Orleans, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

New Orleans, LA

Educational Services

About the position

The Operations Coordinator at Homer A. Plessy Community School is responsible for overseeing various operational functions, including facilities management, financial administration, logistics, event coordination, information technology support, transportation management, and food services. This role requires a highly efficient individual who can manage large-scale projects while ensuring compliance and detail-oriented accuracy. The Operations Coordinator will lead a team, motivate staff, and implement systems to enhance productivity across all functions, reporting directly to the Chief of Operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school facility compliance with state and local code requirements.
• Assist COO with ensuring compliance with emergency preparedness by managing the school's crisis plan and coordinating fire drills and lockdown procedures.
• Manage school-site security, including key control and alarm code access.
• Follow fiscal policies regarding procurement and vendor payments, including purchase orders and vendor invoices.
• Manage and reconcile school's petty cash and deposits.
• Support all operational and logistical projects for the school.
• Procure supplies, materials, equipment, and manage inventory.
• Serve as the local manager for third-party service contracts.
• Respond to and resolve routine inquiries from parents, employees, and school organizations.
• Coordinate logistics for school field trips, staff events, and extracurricular activities.
• Collect and submit money for field trips to the finance team.
• Provide coordination for internal and external events at the school site.
• Support set-up/break-down for network-wide professional development events.
• Assist IT with inventory management and video surveillance footage.
• Manage school bus routes and communication with transportation service providers.
• Supervise arrival and departure of school buses.
• Manage communication with food services to ensure quality and compliance.
• Maintain integrity and accuracy of student records and attendance.
• Lead the enrollment process and assist with recruitment campaigns.
• Provide support and relief for Front Office Staff during breaks.
• Serve as a member of the school crisis team and conduct regular facility inspections.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in operations management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in educational settings.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements in schools.
• Skills in data management and analysis.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off