The Opportunity: PLA's Campus Operations and Business Manager are excellent at overseeing non-instructional functions such as campus safety, maintenance, food services, etc. The SOM will lead the implementation and maintenance of clear operational systems and a supportive school environment that allows the school leadership team to focus on instruction and teachers to focus on families. 

Key Deliverables:

Operations Functions:

• Leads and coordinates non-instructional initiatives at a campus to ensure excellent support and partnership.
• Manages, trains, and evaluates non-instructional campus personnel.
• Oversees and coordinates all non-academic school operations, including maintenance, grounds, security, custodial services, technology, school safety, school nutrition, transportation, and fixed assets for a group of schools, to remove obstacles to teaching and learning.
• Researches and implements region and campus-based policies and procedures, making decisions collaboratively with the Regional Director of Campus Operations, School Leaders, and Regional Directors of Academics.

Business Management Functions:

• Attends campus finance board meetings.
• Covers the main office during lunch breaks.
• Serves as a safety team member.
• Places all orders and handles banking.
• Assists with grant ordering and tracking, CA-60's, count day, and enrollment.

• Bachelor’s degree or 3-8 years of experience working in a K-12 setting
• Facilitates and building maintenance experience highly preferred 
• At least 3 years managing a small team or multiple large projects
• Strong willingness to serve in a strategic operations leadership role with PLA
• High level of comfort with financial oversight and budgetary tracking
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple and competing priorities

 Immersed in the culture of college, scholars will receive extensive college exposure via university tours and summer program experiences to assist in a seamless transition into college. 

JRLA is a 9-16 model where scholars are supported not only through high school graduation, but through college graduation via our College Success team that works to coordinate success for current scholars and alumni.

Compensation and benefits:

PLA's School Operations Managers receive a base salary that is competitively aligned to the market. In addition to salary, you will receive: 

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Opportunities to collaborate and brainstorm with other School Leaders in the network
• Incentive and bonus opportunities

PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 

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Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.