About the Role
The Bilingual Operations Manager supports the High School Operations Team by providing high-quality operational support to students and staff daily. This role includes managing main office responsibilities, student records and enrollment, family communication and engagement, and school environment and supervision.
Responsibilities
- Manage office administration systems for smooth school operation.
- Manage the ordering and availability of office and classroom supplies.
- Manage and resolve Tier 1 technical issues on student and staff devices and site technology.
- Communicate and follow up on Tier 2 technical issues with external Tech Support Company.
- Support managers and employees with organization and communication tasks.
- Perform daily tasks including maintaining the school calendar, providing written translations, translating at parent meetings, and preparing event flyers and parent communications.
- Manage the school’s virtual bulletin board with updated announcements.
- Execute duties to ensure smooth building operations.
- Support logistics and preparations for school events, trips, and activities.
- Manage the school’s inventory of consumable materials.
- Maintain physical and electronic student records for accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality.
- Assist with monitoring student attendance data and support follow-up communication with families.
- Manage student information in ATS and the school’s internal student information system.
- Manage outreach to engage families in their children’s education and maintain open communication.
- Build relationships with families to support ongoing communication and involvement.
- Serve as a facilitator for family concerns regarding school policies or facilities.
- Organize events to increase family and community involvement.
- Plan and attend family meetings with the principal.
- Work closely with school, family, and community organizations to increase family involvement.
- Train families in PowerSchool and Parent Square.
- Assist with daily arrival and dismissal duties to ensure student safety.
- Serve as a welcoming point of contact for families and visitors.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in school operations, administrative support, and family engagement.
- Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with families and staff.
- Comfortable providing tech support and troubleshooting for hardware and software.
- Committed to building school, family, and community partnerships that support improved student outcomes.
- Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented.
- Self-reflective with the capacity to accept and implement feedback.
- Flexible and optimistic, with a “whatever it takes” spirit.
Skills
- Fluent communication in English and Spanish, with a preference for written communication skills.
- Solutions-focused thinking.
- Strong communication, planning, and time management skills.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and school platforms (PowerSchool, ParentSquare, etc.).
Location
- Washington Heights
- Inwood
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years
Education Level
- High School
Salary/Compensations
- $50,000 - $65,000
Benefits
- 6% 401k match
- 93% coverage of healthcare premiums
- Generous full company closures and PTO policies
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Longevity bonus
- Access to a federal student loan debt reduction program
About the Company
- School in the Square is a tuition-free public charter school founded in 2016, operating on a "relationships first" philosophy to engage, educate, and empower students, families, and team members.
- The school fosters a mission-aligned culture offering sustainable, rewarding career paths in teaching, operations, and leadership.
- It is a workplace that celebrates and cultivates each team member’s passions, skills, and multi-disciplinary interests.
Equal Opportunity
- School in the Square understands specific groups are subject to marginalization and encourages these groups to apply.
- We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
