NOLA Public Schools Vision
The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success.
Position Summary
The School Operations Manager serves as a key leader responsible for the seamless execution of school-based operations, financial management, and administrative systems. This role partners closely with the Principal and central office teams to ensure the school operates efficiently, remains compliant, and provides a safe, organized, and supportive environment for students and staff.
Direct Reports
Facility Maintenance Technician
Position Summary
The Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and effective day-to-day school operations. Responsible for overseeing various administrative functions, this position collaborates with school leadership to create a conducive learning environment for students and a supportive work environment for staff. This role requires a combination of relationship building, facilities management knowledge, data management, organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders.
Direct Reports
This position supervises the School Secretary, Data Manager, and Maintenance Staff.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesOperations and Administration
- Serve as the primary liaison between school operations and central office
- Support coordination of school events, field trips, and extracurricular logistics
- Oversee arrival/dismissal systems and daily operational flow
- Performs other duties as required
Financial Management and Budgeting
Educational Background
Associate’s degree required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
At least five years of proven experience in operations, facilities, and management in an educational setting required;
Familiarity with finance processes and supply chain management;
Strong organizational and multitasking skills;
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities;
Ability to build relationships with vendors and service providers
Proficient in relevant software applications (e.g., accounting software, Microsoft Office);
Understanding of educational policies and regulations is a plus.
Salary Offers
Our salary offers reflect a commitment to equity and transparency. Each offer is determined by education, years of experience, and alignment with compensation across similar roles within the district.
Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday;
- Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds rarely;
- Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals) rarely;
- Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;
- Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting.
Performance Evaluation
The employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods: via COMPASS or a NOLA-PS evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he/she will be evaluated via COMPASS to ensure renewal of certification.
EEOC Statement
NOLA Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.