Operations Manager

@ Veritas Prep

Overview

The Operations Manager at Veritas Prep plays a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient functioning at both school campuses. This role focuses on managing daily operations, overseeing facilities, coordinating administrative support, and ensuring a safe and organized learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Administration: Support scheduling, manage class coverage during staff absences, coordinate major student assessments, onboard/offboard staff, and manage student enrollment and operations for break academies and early college programs.

Event Planning and Execution: Plan and support school events including family and staff events, afterschool activities, and debrief school events.

Operations Staff Management: Hire, manage, coach, and develop operations staff while providing feedback and accountability.

Facilities Management: Oversee school facility maintenance, safety, and cleanliness, and ensure compliance with health and environmental regulations.

Logistics & Resource Management: Manage procurement, scheduling for events, and ensure safe student transportation and school readiness each year.

Financial Oversight: Track expenditures and ensure operational costs remain within budget and align with academic priorities.

Health & Safety: Develop safety protocols and emergency plans, and oversee health services and compliance with safety standards.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Maintain relationships with external vendors and service providers.

Schoolwide Systems and Professional Development: Develop and support systems for daily operations and technology management, including SIS and technology needs.

What You’ll Need

Strong verbal and written communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, independent work ability, and strong time management. Prior experience in operations (preferably school operations), K-12 teaching or educational experience is preferred. A commitment to anti-racism, project planning skills, and a Bachelor’s degree are required. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range is $60,000 to $78,000. A competitive benefits package is offered, including health, vision, dental insurance, paid leave, retirement system enrollment, and additional benefits.

About Veritas Prep

Veritas Prep is a tuition-free public school in Springfield, MA, serving grades 5 through 12. The institution partners with local colleges to offer Early College opportunities, ensuring students are well-prepared for college and career success in an inclusive and anti-racist environment.

Key Skills/Competency

• Operations Management
• Academic Administration
• Event Planning
• Staff Management
• Facilities Oversight
• Logistics
• Financial Oversight
• Health and Safety
• Vendor Management
• Technology Systems