Enrollment & Center Operations Manager

Jimmy Jazz; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP Retirement Benefit Plan

Vacation Days

Sick Days

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Commuter benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness therapy visits

Childcare Discount

Professional Development

Job summary

Imagine Early Learning Centers is seeking a Business Operations Manager in the NY metro area to shape how the center operates, grows, and connects with the community. You will drive enrollment, support marketing, and coordinate licensing and operations to keep the center organized and compliant.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships with families, staff, and partners, while managing administrative and financial processes and participating in HR and UPK activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• At least two years experience as an administrative assistant.
• Excellent oral and written English language skills.
• Strong computer, organizational and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Early Childhood Education a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive enrollment and family engagement by managing inquiries and waitlists, conducting center tours, supporting prospective families, and creating a welcoming experience from first contact through enrollment.
• Support center marketing and outreach efforts, including community engagement, events, enrollment initiatives, and opportunities to build awareness among City employees and other key audiences.
• Serve as a key point of contact for families and center stakeholders, building strong relationships and ensuring timely, thoughtful communication.
• Help build and maintain strong center operations, developing systems and processes that keep the center organized, responsive, and running smoothly.
• Manage licensing, accreditation, and program documentation, ensuring records are complete, accurate, organized, and up to date.
• Oversee key administrative and financial processes, including tuition tracking, petty cash, center records, and office management systems.
• Coordinate center purchasing and inventory, ensuring classrooms and shared spaces have the supplies, materials, and snacks they need.
• Partner with Human Resources on staffing and recruitment, including personnel documentation, candidate coordination, onboarding, and other center staffing needs.
• Coordinate and maintain UPK records and documentation, working with center and company leadership to meet program requirements.
• Support the successful launch and continued growth of The Little Apple, jumping in where needed and identifying opportunities to improve the experience for children, families, staff, and partners.
• Bring an ownership mindset to the role, taking initiative, solving problems, and treating the center’s success as your own.

Skills

Oral and written English

Customer service

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Imagine Early Learning Centers is seeking a Business Operations Manager in the NY metro area to shape how the center operates, grows, and connects with the community. You will drive enrollment, support marketing, and coordinate licensing and operations to keep the center organized and compliant.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships with families, staff, and partners, while managing administrative and financial processes and participating in HR and UPK activities.