Rocketship Public Schools · 13 hours ago
Business Operations Manager
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $82K/yr
5+ years expRocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools focused on transforming the future for underserved communities. They are seeking a Business Operations Manager to oversee logistics, compliance, and safety at their campus, ensuring a consistent culture and operational efficiency to support student achievement.
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Responsibilities
Own the logistics, staffing, and daily management of arrival, lunch, recess, dismissal and physical space at your campus; ensuring joy and safety exude in all systems!
Coach Operations Specialists daily in behavior management techniques, through both 'in-the-moment coaching' and planned 1:1s
Design and lead professional development for Operations Specialists focused on behavior management skill development
Manage the physical space of the building and all facilities-related needs, including scheduling/meeting vendors and handling after-hours facilities emergencies
Manage food service operations, including managing staff, serving as the main contact with meal vendor, ensuring compliance, conducting internal audits, and ensuring meal program financial health
Ensure your campus is financially responsible by providing support to the Principal on finance-related topics, including around budgets, cash collection, and invoice approval
Serve as the main owner of school safety processes and compliance, including administering training and running safety drills. Partner with the Principal to respond to emergencies
Own procurement and purchasing for the school site. Work with Principal to understand needs, place orders, inventory items received, handle returns/exchanges, etc
Serve as on-site IT contact, including managing IT assets, assisting staff with IT issues as able, and serving as the main touchpoint to central IT staff
Support the logistical, compliance, and technology side of administration of Rocketship’s assessments, including NWEA MAP and state tests, and health screenings like hearing and vision
Exhibit Rocketship’s core values daily: authenticity, community, innovation, tenacity, and pursuit of excellence
Hire, manage, and evaluate all hourly school Operations Specialists. Drive Operations Specialist satisfaction and development through active investment in your team
Be a collaborative and supportive partner on your school’s leadership team and the national Business Operations Manager team
Engage with parents on operational topics, demonstrating a clear customer service mindset that honors and engages our students’ families
Have the opportunity to be the campus COVID Lead as we navigate and adapt our staff and student facing procedures to ensure our campuses mitigate the risk of COVID-19
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Experience in a fast-paced, highly analytical, entrepreneurial environment
Ability to proactively manage multiple critical deadlines and quickly and confidently adapt to changing school needs, independently prioritizing and following through on completion of tasks and responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, organized, and resourceful
Team-player attitude and strong customer-service orientation
Skill at communicating respectfully and empathetically with students' families
Skilled at building strong and trusting working relationships with people in both senior- and junior-level roles, both within and beyond Rocketship
Ability to treat sensitive issues with respect and empathy, and maintain strict confidentiality where required
Strong PC-based computer skills, including the ability to use spreadsheets and the Google Suite, and ability to quickly become proficient in new software programs
Passion for Rocketship's mission, and the belief that all students can achieve high levels of academic success
Preferred
School-based experience strongly preferred
Managerial experience is strongly preferred
Spanish language proficiency preferred in many of our communities, but not required
Benefits
Excellent health and wellness benefits
403b retirement plan
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Generous paid time off
Company
Rocketship Public Schools
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.3M2012-12-15Grant· $0.1M
2011-12-15Grant· $0.1M
2011-05-11Series Unknown· $3M
Leadership Team
Preston Smith
Co - Founder & CEO
Recent News
2025-09-18
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