What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Operations position at Public Preparatory Network?
About Public Prep
Public Prep is an award-winning network of charter schools across Manhattan and the Bronx and the nation’s first non-profit tuition-free charter school network that develops exceptional Pre-K, and single-gender elementary and middle public schools. We pursue continuous excellence through our dedication to an inclusive community focused on scholar, family, and staff collaboration. Our scholars are resilient and empathetic, guided to realize their power and promise through our four core values of scholarship, excellence, community, and integrity.
Our teaching model is grounded in an anti-racist framework, and designed to incorporate a culturally responsive approach that is informed by data to cultivate an environment that empowers scholars to become independent learners. At Public Prep we believe race, income level, and zip code should not define your destiny, systemic and institutional racism must be disrupted, and all scholars should be empowered and ready to enter high school with voice, choice, opportunity and independence.
For more information about Public Prep, please visit their website.
What Sets Us Apart
In 2020, all of our campuses were recognized by NYS as Recognition Schools for their high academic achievement and strong progress. Board of Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa described them as “exemplary public schools that demonstrate that all students can achieve at high levels with the right supports and resources.” This honor has been bestowed upon the top 15% of schools in New York State.
Public Prep offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, internal equity, and budgeted amount for the role. The salary for this position is $105,000. We offer a comprehensive benefits package. It includes Oxford Medical, United Dental / Vision, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account, generous paid time off, commuter benefits, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) package with a 5% employer match.
Public Preparatory Network is an Equal Opportunity employer. Public Preparatory Network is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
Primary Function & Position Overview
The Director of Operations (DOO) will report into the Managing Director of Operations at the Public Prep Home Office with a dotted line of supervision from their school-based Principal. With regard to their school-based duties, the DOO will manage the school’s operations team, including an Assistant Director of Operations, Operations Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, and any School Aides or additional operational full-time or part-time staff and will oversee daily systems at the school in support of the vision of the Principal. Among other duties listed below, they will be a member of the school’s leadership team and collaborate with Directors of Operations at other Public Prep Academies. With regard to theirPublic Prep duties, they will ensure that the school meets or exceeds its goals regarding : (1) state, federal and charter authorizer compliance; (2) general fiscal accountability (i.e. enrollment and support with budgeting and cross-network purchases); and (3) technology infrastructure support.
The Director of Operations will oversee the operations and finance at the school and act as the primary operations school interface with the Public Prep.
Duties and Responsibilities
Finance and Purchasing :
- Assist Principal and Public Prep’s Managing Director of Operations and Managing Director of Finance in creating and managing the school’s budget and finances
- Ensure invoices received by the school are submitted to Accounts Payable and correctly classified
- Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions (deposits, student payments, emergency checks, etc.)
- Participate in annual financial audit process as needed (i.e., manage financial documentation / filing process to ensure efficient year-end audit
- Ensure adherence to network’s fiscal policies and procedures
- Oversee school-based purchasing by placing orders with vendors, tracking deliveries, and maintaining inventory
School Leadership and Management :
School Operations, Logistics, and Facilities :
Technology :
Compliance and Reporting :
Human Resources and Payroll Assistance :
Student Recruitment and External Relations :
Qualifications :
Salary : $105,000
