Operations Assistant - Lower Division
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
About Avenues
Why Work at Avenues?
A top-tier school in New York City. Teaching and learning through dual language immersion and challenging interdisciplinary projects. A culture of creativity, entrepreneurship and deep collaboration. State-of-the-art technology throughout. Brilliant colleagues, with widely diverse experience, creating a unique educational experience together. Unparalleled possibilities for professional learning and development prospects. There is no place quite like Avenues.
About The Role
What You’ll Do
Avenues is seeking a Lower Division operations assistant to join us on the New York campus. This position provides key project management and support to the division as well as overseeing and coordinating school transportation services. The operations assistant establishes and maintains positive working relationships with staff, parents and students, working collaboratively to solve problems and make decisions that enhance the effectiveness of the department. The operations assistant communicates effectively, anticipating, understanding, and responding to the needs of all stakeholders.
As the Operations Assistant, you will
Executional excellence on key transportation systems including:Ensure all student data is kept up to date and accurate within the DOE system to determine student transportation eligibilityCoordinate public and private transportation for all eligible students Determine, edit, and adjust school year routes in partnership with OPT and the DOEClearly communicate all expectations, systems, and protocols with families through the course of the yearExecute day to day operations of the transportation office including developing and maintaining daily bus lists, ensuring the successful departure and arrival of all campus buses, and communicating status updates to faculty and families around any busing delays or updatesSupport the campus leadership teams to address and monitor any ongoing behavioral issues or student concerns relating to busingBuild relationships and partnerships with busing partners Executional excellent on key division systems including:Student arrival and dismissalStudent attendance Substitute coverageFacilities Management and Work OrdersSupply Ordering and Teacher Spending Division and grade wide eventsField TripsSpace use and expectationsEnsures the division office is a welcoming placeFunctions as the point of contact for all inquiries into the officeEnsures faculty & students are equipped with what they need to be successfulGreets visitors, ensures the division reception area aligns with Avenues values of welcome, safety and respectSupport the Lower Division head including maintaining the calendar, correspondence with families and additional projectsAll other duties as requested. About You
What You’ll Bring
1+ years of experience and proven track record in executing high quality program operations, processes and systems. Experience in schools is preferred. Sense of deep personal responsibility for the organization's success; rolls up sleeves to get the job done and gets the right work done even amidst ambiguityStrong written and verbal communicationVery organized and a strong project managerAbility to lead effectively through relationships, persuasion, and influenceTech-savvy, with experience implementing technology tools and systems to improve and simplify workflows and processes for the Avenues community. Thrives in a collaborative environment
Additional Information
Additional Information
If hired for this position, the annual salary range for this position is between $55,000-$61,000. The salary may vary depending on your campus location and skills. Competitive benefits for benefits eligible roles include medical, dental, life insurance, 401K savings plan, generous paid time off, family forming benefits, health and wellness benefits and more.
Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.
Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.
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