Impactful School Operations Manager

Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

403B matching

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Smartphone and laptop

Job summary

Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School in Elmhurst, NY is seeking an Operations Manager who can lead IT support, event planning, material orders, testing coordination, budget/procurement, and risk management to ensure the middle school runs smoothly and safely.

You will coordinate projects, manage communications with families and staff, support translation needs, maintain databases and records, and move items up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of proven experience in administrative or operations roles, preferably in an educational setting.
• Fluent Spanish speaker.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional certifications in operations management are a plus.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in IT troubleshooting and basic technical support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate custodial and school systems projects.
• Manage the School Operations Ticketing system and phone/mail handling.
• Respond to family requests and manage documentation.
• Ensure translation support and clear information flow for stakeholders.
• Support attendance, student and personnel data; maintain databases.
• Assist with special projects and move materials up to 30 pounds.
• Oversee IT troubleshooting and collaborate with IT staff.
• Coordinate exams materials and testing logistics.
• Manage inventory, procurement, and vendor coordination.
• Plan and support community meetings and events.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

IT troubleshooting

Initiative

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Operations management certification (preferred)

Job description

Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School in Elmhurst, NY is seeking an Operations Manager who can lead IT support, event planning, material orders, testing coordination, budget/procurement, and risk management to ensure the middle school runs smoothly and safely.

You will coordinate projects, manage communications with families and staff, support translation needs, maintain databases and records, and move items up to 30 pounds.