Elementary School Office Operations Manager

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking an experienced administrator to oversee the operational and transactional duties of a school department, supervising clerical staff and coordinating day-to-day activities to achieve results.

The role emphasizes building engagement, empowering teams, managing accounting processes, scheduling interviews, and supporting community relations while aligning with district initiatives and equity goals.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience helpful in coordinating clerical staff.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to implement administrative processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision for all clerical staff in the building and performs activities related to pre-hiring practices for selected staff, including marketing of materials, obtaining lists of qualified applicants, and scheduling interviews and follow-up activities in consultation with the Business Manager
• Establishes administrative and clerical processes that make the school office both an efficient and receptive environment for students, staff, parents and members of the community
• Works with school administration to coordinate financial processes, including accounts payable/receivables, purchasing/receiving, journal entries and ledgers, account reconciliations, and other duties as directed
• Works in conjunction with school administration to coordinate external communications, including community relations, school events, media releases, requests for community based assistance and District announcements
• Researches and assists management in applying for grants associated with external funding for the school in collaboration and consultation with school administration
• Maintains the calendar for school and administration under the general direction of the Business Manager or principal
• Provides administrative and managerial tasks associated with IT-related tasks or community functions and manages efficient operation of a variety of office machines/equipment
• Oversees the maintenance of records for students, staff, community, or alumni as required by school
• Works in conjunction with school administration to develop an office budget, including supplies and instructional materials for all staff, and ensures all payrolls, financial transactions, or other related activities associated with the school budget are conducted in an accurate and timely manner
• Researches and analyzes data/information, prepares reports using spreadsheets and databases, and shares relevant findings with school administration

Skills

Staff supervision

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking an experienced administrator to oversee the operational and transactional duties of a school department, supervising clerical staff and coordinating day-to-day activities to achieve results.

The role emphasizes building engagement, empowering teams, managing accounting processes, scheduling interviews, and supporting community relations while aligning with district initiatives and equity goals.