SY25/26 High School Office Manager

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

To prioritize our school community's well-being, health, and safety, Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School will require all staff members to have completed their full COVID-19. In compliance with federal and state laws, we will be offering exemptions to employees who, for medical or strongly held religious reasons, cannot be vaccinated.

ABOUT BROOKLYN LAB

Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools (LAB) is a network of open enrollment, college-prep, and public charter schools that prepares students with the academic foundation, digital literacy, and leadership skills necessary to excel in college and professional life as they grow as ethical leaders.

The LAB Formula:

• More Time in School: Extended day, week, and school year focused on academic learning and unique enrichment activities (e.g., Robotics, Digital Media, Coding, Debate, Visual Arts).

• High-Dose Tutoring: Personalized, small-group tutoring from trained college graduates for at least two hours daily.

• Next Generation Learning: A college prep curriculum with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) -focused enrichment activities to prepare students to succeed in jobs of the future. 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Office Manager at our high school campus, you will play a mission-critical role in ensuring the school operates with precision, urgency, and excellence. You will manage the daily systems that support student achievement and academic outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a detail-obsessed, solutions-oriented leader who thrives in high-pressure environments, anticipates needs, and builds scalable systems that improve over time. You will supervise an Operations Associate and collaborate closely with the Director of School Operations to drive school improvement through operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You are an operational leader:

• Execute high-quality service delivery and oversee daily school operations with urgency.
  
  
• Coordinate with other teams (e.g., food services, facilities) to ensure seamless execution of daily tasks.
  
  
• Conduct routine quality control and compliance checks; provide actionable feedback and coaching.
  
  
• Lead with a mindset of continuous improvement—always seeking ways to do things faster, better, and smarter.
  
  

You are proactive and detail-oriented:

• Monitor vendor performance and logistics; communicate expectations and assess service quality.
  
  
• Keep all policies up-to-date and ensure consistent staff training.
  
  
• Conduct monthly operations audits and address any gaps or inefficiencies immediately.
  
  
• Track operational data and budget performance to inform decision-making and resource allocation.
  
  

You are a builder and executor:

• Design and implement efficient, scalable school-wide systems aligned with network best practices.
  
  
• Own the execution of all logistics for major school events, testing, safety drills, and day-to-day operations.
  
  
• Lead problem-solving with a sense of urgency and escalate as needed.
  
  

You prioritize school safety and compliance:

• Supervise safety and security personnel and ensure emergency protocols are reviewed and followed.
  
  
• Conduct regular walkthroughs and readiness checks for facility and operational compliance.
  
  

You manage information systems with accuracy and ownership:

• Oversee management of the Student Information System (SIS), Powerschool, SwipeK-12 and student records.
  
  
• Ensure data is accurate and up-to-date across all systems.
  
  
• Serve as the point person for IC-related inquiries and lead internal staff training to maintain data integrity.
  
  
• Monitor and manage grade entry processes and ensure deadlines are met consistently.
  
  

You build and sustain strong working relationships:

• Collaborate closely with school leaders and support staff to ensure smooth operations.
  
  
• Support the development of staff through clear communication, accountability, and shared goals.
  
  
• Lead internal audits of operations functions and support school leadership in implementing corrective action where needed.
  
  
• Performs other duties as assigned**
  
  

Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on school needs and the evolving demands.** 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly organized and dependable, with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks under tight deadlines.
  
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort with performance data and budget analysis.
  
  
• Mastery of Google Suite and ability to quickly learn new platforms.
  
  
• Demonstrated experience building and improving systems that enhance operational effectiveness.
  
  
• Experience working in schools, especially high-urgency settings, preferred.
  
  
• Familiarity with ATS and Power School.
  
  
• BA/BS from an accredited institution required.

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ABOUT BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:

Brooklyn LAB staff will receive a competitive salary and benefits package that improves over time and is competitive with other New York City charter schools.

The salary for this role is budgeted from $65,000-70,000 annually, commensurate with experience and expertise. 

In addition to competitive salaries, the Brooklyn LAB benefits package includes:

• 80% cost share of health, dental, and vision plans
• Short & long term disability for eligible employees
• Free life insurance benefit of salary (up to a maximum of $100,000)
• Premium gym membership discount to LIFETIME GYM nationwide
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 100% matching contribution up to 6% to a LAB 403(b) retirement plan
• An individual professional development allowance per school year
  

BECOME BROOKLYN LAB!

Brooklyn LAB is an equal opportunity employer, welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds, and is committed to equal access for those with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

To join Brooklyn LAB, please submit a resume and answer the included application questions, including your interest in Brooklyn LAB and how you learned about the position. 

Please note that due to our selection criteria, we will only notify candidates who meet our selection criteria.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; occasional lifting up to 30 pounds; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; work on ­call and after hours. 

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes benefits.

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000