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Our Commitment: Amber Charter Schools understands specific groups are subject to marginalization. We believe these powerful groups should be centered in our community and are highly encouraged to apply. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation/affectional preference, gender (including gender nonconformity, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, and gender identity or expression), sexual and reproductive health decisions, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship, age, familial status, partnership status, caregiver status, pregnancy status, uniformed service, military and veteran status, employment status, disability, political affiliation, height, weight or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, rule or regulation. Position Summary The  Operations Associate , supervised by the Director of Operations, is a crucial part of the team. This role supports the daily operations of our school performing administrative tasks which allow communication to flow between the school and families. The Operations Associate supports students, families, and staff and is essential to creating an optimal environment for learning and growth. Essential Responsibilities Promote the implementation of operational systems that enhance teaching and learning by ensuring effectiveness and efficiency. Reinforce essential protocols and logistics for daily operations, including arrival, transitions, and dismissal routines, as well as school events and activities such as after-school and special programs, field trips, and assemblies. Contribute as a valuable team member who actively supports the operations' tasks and goals. Promotes and maintains safety protocols for the well-being of staff, students, and families. Strengthen familial connections by proficiently communicating through ParentSquare, the school operations email, and various communication channels. Supports the coordination of all student recruitment and enrollment activities, encompassing open houses, the annual lottery, waitlist management, orientation programs, and registration procedures. Receives and records all packages in the finance system while ensuring adherence to network fiscal policies and procedures. Serve as a backup of the day-to-day operations of the meals program, including meal ordering, coordination with meal attendants, administration of the fresh fruits and vegetables program, and ensuring compliance with meal standards. Serves as the backup to the meal attendant. Manage student information platforms such as PowerSchool, ATS, and ParentSquare, which play a crucial role in facilitating school operations. Perform a variety of administrative support tasks to streamline daily operations, including managing mail, responding to phone calls, distributing supplies to teachers, and collecting documents. Supports the planning of field trips and the receiving of packages in the procurement process. Minimum Experience and Qualifications  High School Diploma / GED. 1 Year Operations Associate experience in NYC School. Use of student information systems to report, track, and monitor enrollment, and attendance and ensure compliance and funding (e.g. ATS, PowerSchool). Familiarity with purchasing, procuring, and inventorying a broad range of materials and resources. Comfort utilizing technology to communicate, track, and organize work and information (e.g. Google Suite, documents, spreadsheets). Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as on a team and to take direction as needed. Strong attention to detail; able to develop and maintain organizational and documentation systems. A deep sense of ownership and responsibility. Excellent interpers