Campus Ops Manager

Organization Overview

Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools is comprised of a non-profit network of public charter schools designed to significantly increase high school graduation rates, college entrance, and college graduation rates for underserved students in North-East Los Angeles, and the North-East San Fernando Valley.

Our mission at PUC Schools is to develop and manage high-quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low-achieving schools. We create school programs and cultures that promote college graduation for all students. We uplift and revitalize communities through the success of our students and through inspiring them to uplift our communities now and forever and through the development of educational and other supportive partnerships.

The Team Member we are searching for

The ideal Campus Operations Manager believes in and is passionate about the mission and commitments of PUC Schools and exhibits this through their leadership, reflection, execution of school culture, and collaboration to ensure student success. The Campus Operations Manager functions as the primary operational administrator for a cluster of charter schools serving over 1000 students in grades K-12 located in the San Fernando Valley.

What you will need to accomplish:

School Safety:

• Implement and adhere to the school Traffic Management Plan (i.e. Drop Off & Pick Up Zone)

• Implement the School Safety Plan, the School Emergency Response Team assignments, Safety Training, and the provision of safety supplies and materials

• Ensure schools:

• Complete the annual update and certification of the established School Safety Plan

• Implement safety protocols for before-school and after-school programs

• Comply with established Injury/Illness Prevention Plan and Wellness Policy

• Manage, lead, and provide training to school support staff such as Campus Aides, Food Servers, and other classified staff

• Perform monthly walk-throughs of campus and ensure school is compliant with Health & Safety practices and report findings on a monthly dashboard

School Services:

• Perform monthly attendance auditing and reporting to authorizer

• Ensure schools:

• Exceed the minimum standards set forth in the Quality Assurance Operational Review (QAOR) by providing individualized support to School Leadership and Administration

• Remain in compliance with National School Lunch Program regulations

• Responsible for the provision of infrastructure, logistics, and adherence to applicable health department codes

• Support schools in preparation for a successful annual oversight visit by authorizer

• Host weekly operational meetings with Principals

Finance and Accounting:

• Manage inventory and assignment of furniture, fixtures, and equipment
• Support schools with reconciling purchase orders and vendor invoices
• Ensure compliance with PUC Schools Finance and Accounting Manual
• Responsible for the provision of school supplies and equipment

Facilities Maintenance:

• Coordinate the provision of service under established Service Agreements and Maintenance Schedules
• Ensure that schools maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and energy efficiency
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and facility improvements in partnership with PUC National Facilities and Operations Department
• Perform periodic janitorial staff work evaluations to ensure safety and service targets are met
• Ensure that school security systems, fire/life safety systems, and other building systems are fully operational

Event Management:

• Administer scheduling process and usage of school space such as multi-purpose rooms, classrooms, athletic facilities, and parking lots
• Support the planning and execution of school events including family meetings, professional development, graduations, health fairs, and other community events
• Support end-of-year events/graduations

Other:

• Publish annual calendar of events as required by conditions of occupancy for the campus
• Process Insurance Certificate requests as needed
• Serve as designated contact for surrounding community such as neighbors, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What do we require from you?

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in related field, or equivalent training and experience required
• Master's degree preferred

Experience:

• Knowledge of OSHA, and School Safety
• Previous experience in event planning

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Alignment with core characteristics required of every PUC employee: pursuit of excellence, innovation, community, tenacity, and authenticity
• Must be flexible and team-oriented
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Strong work ethic, accountability, and ownership of work
• Regular attendance, dependability, and punctuality in conformance with the standards are essential to the successful performance of this position

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally required to kneel, climb and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level, lift up to 30 pounds. To bend, sit, stand, squat, stoop, walk, push, pull, and reach with hands and arms at shoulder level or below. Always required to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.

Compensation & Benefits

• This is a full-time exempt, salaried position
• Our benefits include:
• Comprehensive group health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision and additional voluntary benefits
• 403b Retirement Plan with an annual contribution match
• Paid Time Off
• Ongoing Professional Development

DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Institution and its employees.

PUC Schools is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.