Chief Operations Officer

Company: Ambition Prep
Location: Jackson
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Chief Operations OfficerReports to: Executive DirectorLocation: Jackson, MS Hours: Full Time Background on the Organization Ambition Preparatory Charter School is deeply committed to ensuring that every student in grades K-8 receives the high-quality education that they deserve. Our mission is to provide students with the academic skills and self-discipline needed for college and life success through high-quality instruction, intensive academic support, and hard work. Overview The Chief of Operations, "COO" will work alongside the Executive Director and the school leadership team to achieve operational success at Ambition Prep. The COO is a member of the school's executive team and is responsible for operational quality, financial stability, strategic quality focused on innovation and efficiency, and implementation of best practices. Operational quality is a determinant factor in the success of Ambition Prep and our students. The COO is responsible but not limited to: ensuring that all school staff are using their limited time and resources in the most efficient manner possible; the physical space and environment facilitates enhances excellent teaching and learning; obstacles to academic achievement are anticipated and avoided; and that staff, students, and families are able to maintain focus on learning and growth in every moment. The COO manages the business and operation team members in order to create, implement, and refine systems to maximize the power and efficiency of these resources in the service of our mission.Responsibilities and Duties 1. Managementa. Manages various members and leaders of the Ambition Prep operations and business team.b. Builds the capacity of the Ambition Prep team through consistent delegation, development, and coachingc. Manages external vendors, including but not limited to back office providers, contractors, and insurance providers2. School Leadership a. Works with the Executive Director and leadership team to make high-level decisions. b. Helps create and implement the strategic vision for the school. c. Problem solves as required; protects the instructional leadership team's time by addressing issues as they arise. 3. Organizational Partnershipsa. Ensure strong partnership and alignment on key priorities with the Executive Assistant inorder to effectively support the EDb. Ensures regular correspondence with families regarding school policies, updates, events, and milestones. c. Oversee recruitment initiatives and support the student recruitment and enrollment process, ensuring that recruitment goals are met and students are enrolled in an efficient, accurate, and compliant manner. 4. External Relationsa. Acts as a representative of Ambition Prep in the community. b. Makes new connections with community partners and manages relationships with external organizations.c. Support, plans, and leads various events throughout the year. 5. Human Resources a. Work with human resource staff and organizational leaders to provide capacity for executing towards a vision for talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and professional developmentb. Works to create a positive staff culture and teaching environment.c. Reinforces and train staff on policies and procedures6. Finance and Budgetinga. Serves as the business/budget manager for the organizationb. Oversees financial systems and compliancec. Ensures supply purchases and understands overall supply budget as well as all other department-level budgets.d. Oversee staff managing federal and state grants to ensure grants are secured, allocated, budgeted, tracked, and in compliance.7. School Operations a. Alongside the Director of Operations, oversees facility and safetyb. Is responsible for the overall visual impression and cleanliness of the school and ensuring that all building decorum is maintained and reflects the Ambition Prep brand.c. Is on-call for any security or emergency issues that may arise during non-school hours. d. Oversees the purchase, maintenance, and inventory of technology equipment, implementation of technology training, and management of technology consultant relationships to ensure that the school has a fully functioning technology infrastructure. e. Oversees management of food services by ensuring that food service is reliable, healthy, and efficient.f. Works with the business team to ensure the school meets all compliance standards and is prepared for food service audits, and that claims are processed. g. Serves as the state-required Transportation Supervisor for the school. h. Ensures that transportation is safe and reliable and that as many transportation barriers as possible are removed. 8. Additional Responsibilitiesa. Ultimately, the Chief Operating Officer is an executive leader at Ambition Prep. Therefore, the COO regularly takes on additional responsibilities and does whatever it takes to ensure Ambition Prep students and staff have what they need in order to be successful.RequirementsTo be a part of the Ambition Prep team, it is required that all candidates possess an unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep's mission, students, families, and community through the implementation of policies and procedures. You must share the belief that every student can learn at an advanced level regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status. It is required that you have the ability to efficiently adapt in an ambiguous, fast-paced, start-up environment. Candidates must be team oriented and can display a professional level of a growth mindset, maturity, flexibility, promptness, commitment, and organization. Each candidate must also be receptive to constructive feedback with the ability to remodel positive behavior precisely and effectively keeping the common goal of every student in mind. QualificationsBachelor"s degree, required (Master's degree preferred)Able to relocate to Jackson, MS, required (relocation assistance available)At least 7 years of experience in a school, regional, and/or district setting, requiredAt least 5 years of experience in management/leadership, preferably in charter schools, requiredAt least 5 years of school budget/financial management experience, requiredSuccessfully pass a background check, requiredStrong computer skills, including Google Suite and AdobeExperience in working with teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomesAbility to perform the physical requirements of the job.Alignment with Ambition Prep's mission and demonstrated belief in the ability of low-income children to excel academically and the ability of schools to be the drivers of that success.Compensation Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. and a full benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options. Ambition Preparatory Charter School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Ambition Prep reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs. Ambition Prep will provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.



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