School Operations Manager

Stride, Inc.; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of online education, Stride, Inc., seeks a School Operations Manager for its Carolus Online Academy. This full-time role involves managing compliance and school operations, requiring a Bachelor's degree and significant relevant experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, alongside proficiency in MS365 and other educational technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 7 years professional experience.
• Ability to manage relationships with education stakeholders.
• Strong technology and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school operations with a focus on compliance activities.
• Manage student records and ensure data validity.
• Supervise the Enrollment and Registration team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Technology skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relative field of study

Tools

MS365

Student information system

Job description

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• South Carolina Department of Education Teaching Certification Required
  
  

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses

• South Carolina Department of Education Teaching Certification Required
  
  

Residency Requirements

• Must reside in South Carolina
  
  

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Carolus Online Academy (COA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Carolus Online Academy (COA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The School Operations Manager performs and/or oversees various aspects of school operations with an emphasis on compliance activity at all levels, internal and external to the K12 organization.

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCATIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Develop and manage relationships with partner districts, state, and other education stakeholders;
• Oversee and maintain student records and data; creates/implements/documents processes that ensure student data validity in K12 and 3rd party databases;
• Act as point-of-contact and manages reporting issues including all local, K12, state, and federal reporting requirements;
• Work with administrative staff to ensure the school follows and meets all audit requirements;
• Manage the development of school policies and procedures, e.g. assists with the Company’s efforts nationally to develop policies and procedures, training standards and curriculum enhancements;
• Assist in student recruitment and the planning of school events;
• Oversee communication between the Company, students, families, and districts related to student enrollments, registrations, withdrawals and end-of-year reclamation efforts;
• Supervise and manage office staff and assist with a wide variety of personnel support issues; Makes daily work assignments and monitors the Enrollment and Registration team’s progress toward goals.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises 2 - 5 Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relative field of study AND
• Seven (7) years of relevant professional experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to clear required background check
  
  

Other Required Qualifications

• Great organizational and time management skills
• Proficient MS365; web proficient
• Strong technology skills
• Experience using search engines (internet) for research projects
• Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel 20% of the time
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Formal project management experience in fast-paced or start-up environment
• Non-profit / education grants management experience
• Experience with managing online learning
  
  

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is virtual
  
  

Job Type

Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  E-Learning Providers

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