We RISE: Innovative #arts + #education programs alongside youth who need it most residing in remote America. We are located in Southern Maryland, USA.
What You Will Accomplish
DEVELOP the organization-wide operational strategy that supports the academic and cultural vision of the school and overall organization.
ESTABLISH and maintain systems and processes that support school and organization functioning, finances, and safety.
As the Manager of Operational Excellence, you will support our team to build scalable processes for organization-wide operations by:
Providing strategic thinking and project management for critical initiatives to support the organization's growth plans across a variety of functional areas (e.g., supply chain and procurement, technology, school operations, etc.)
Identifying opportunities for improvement across the organization and using data, experience, and best practices to provide creative solutions
Support in the design and implementation of seamless, effective, and scalable operational processes across all areas of schooling
Wearing multiple hats as a part of a lean startup-up team, supporting the work of others on the team and taking on new projects and tasks as needed
Areas of Work
School operations leadership and team management
Organizational strategy
Budget and finance support
Human resources support
Who Are You
Background Knowledge in the public education sector, public charter schools and/or startup nonprofit organizations is desirable. Knowledge of management and operations systems and strategies to run an effective organization is key to success for the Manager of Operational Excellence.
Bachelors Degree and work experience of at least two (2) to three (3) years in management consulting, finance or startup operations;
Masters of Business Administration or Economics background is preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace, experience with Student Information Systems is preferred (SchoolMint and EduPoint Synergy Suite)
Who Are We
Phoenix International teammates are lifelong learners who live with child-like joy and a deep sense of purpose. We disrupt the status quo and tackle problems together. Our team stands united by our commitment to a limitless future and dreams realized for ourselves and for every child.
We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class arts and education programs to all young people
We bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedback
We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them
We are humble, willing to put the team's needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environment
We have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the details
We are caring and put team over individual at all times