Data-Driven School Operations Leader

democracypreppublicschools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

403B matching

Parental leave

Smartphone

Laptop

Job summary

Democracy Prep Public Schools is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the school operations team, ensuring smooth, compliant, and data-driven daily functions that support high-quality education and strong family engagement.

Reporting to the School Leader with the DOO, you will design procedures, manage logistics, maintain data accuracy, and coordinate with external vendors to keep facilities, meals, and programs running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of two or more like-minded individuals.
• Data-driven leader comfortable with research and communication to build efficient systems.
• Exceptional project manager able to turn ideas into detailed, actionable plans.
• Excellent organizer capable of prioritizing daily decisions and long-term plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead a school operations team to support high-quality education and positive family relationships.
• Design, establish, and maintain day-to-day school operations procedures (arrival, dismissal, food service, attendance, transportation, etc.).
• Build professional partnerships with stakeholders in the building, community, and CMO.
• Maintain compliance with health and fire codes and other non-instructional statutes.
• Monitor and ensure accuracy of data within state-required databases and internal systems.
• Manage data systems for assessments, report cards, enrollment, attendance, and more.
• Prepare and analyze data reports for school leaders.
• Manage procurement, distribution, organization and inventory systems.
• Plan logistics and execution of field trips and events, including budgeting and purchasing.
• Coordinate meal service logistics with external vendor and ensure safety compliance.
• Develop preventative maintenance for school technology and beautification of the school.
• Document systems and ensure clear communication across stakeholders.

Skills

Team management

Data-driven leadership

Project management

Operations coordination

Job description

Democracy Prep Public Schools is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the school operations team, ensuring smooth, compliant, and data-driven daily functions that support high-quality education and strong family engagement.

Reporting to the School Leader with the DOO, you will design procedures, manage logistics, maintain data accuracy, and coordinate with external vendors to keep facilities, meals, and programs running smoothly.