Operations Coordinator

ABOUT MERIDIAN PCS

Meridian is a PreK-8th grade school located in Northwest Washington, DC. Our mission is

to inspire a passion for learning in our students and to help them build their self-

confidence and self-respect through academic achievement.

Our 650+ students are a diverse mix of African-American, Latino, Asian, African, and white

students. Almost 30% of our students are Multi-language learners, and we have one of the

largest Hispanic populations in DC charter schools. We are committed to building a

community of teachers and staff who reflect the rich diversity of our student body.

Meridian is proud to serve families from our local communities; one-third of our students

live within a half-mile of the school.

Meridian’s strengths include two beautiful and historic campuses, with nearby outdoor and

recreational grounds; state of the art technology for students and teachers; updated and

aligned curricula; an academic program focused on student growth, achievement, and

social-emotional development; extensive professional development and support for

teachers and leaders; and a school culture grounded in student achievement, collaboration,

and student-centered learning.

For additional information about Meridian PCS visit mpcs-dc.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Operations Coordinator will organize and coordinate office administration and

procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness, efficiency and safety. The

Operations Coordinator is responsible for developing internal communication protocols,

streamlining administrative procedures, inventory control, office staff supervision, and

duties as assigned.

The position is a full-time, salaried, 12-month position and will report

to the Chief Operating Officer. The salary range for the Operations Coordinator position is $60,000-66,000 / year.

Primary job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• School Leadership: Works with school leadership to support goals, create a

welcoming and team-oriented atmosphere, and build an open and honest culture in

line with Meridian’s values.

• Finance and Purchasing: Purchases standard needs of the school’s general supplies,

using the school-based purchasing process, placing orders and tracking deliveries.

• Student Services: Supports day-of logistics (e.g. transportation, meals, staffing plan,

etc.) of off-site field trips and all on-site special events (Report Card Nights,

performances, student and staff celebrations, etc.)

• Student Information Technology and Testing: Maintains accurate student data and

information in compliance with federal, state, regional and school expectations.

Ensure 100% on-time and complete daily attendance submissions and ongoing

monitoring of technology needs.

• Student Recruitment and Enrollment: Assist with supporting student enrollment

goals and retention processes. Help create and distribute school newsletters,

surveys, and other notifications. Assist with school events such as Parent

Orientation and Open House. Produce welcome and orientation packets for

prospective and new families. Assist with collecting enrollment paperwork for new

and returning students.

• General School Operations: Oversee all logistics for school-wide events, student data

collection, and inventory management. Assist the communications associate with

developing and distributing family communication materials when needed. Advocate

for all policies, procedures, and communications across the school community to

drive student outcomes. Ensure operational excellence and high level of detail in all

areas of operations, to include school aesthetics, school health and safety protocols;

as well as establish and maintain successful relationships to drive the goals of our

school community.

• School Safety and Security: Support the network point of contact with all safety

measures and security needs for the assigned campus.

• Substitute Management: Oversee all logistics and serve as the point of contact with

the substitute agencies to secure substitutes for ongoing daily school needs.

• Management of Front Desk: Serves as the first point of contact for all visitors to the

school including vendors, community officials, parents and/or families entering the

campus. Operates the phone system to ensure calls are routed to the correct person.

• Confidentiality and Organization Skills: This person will need to be able to secure all

information that is deemed confidential as it relates to school matters and the ability to

ensure all items are organized and filed in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to communicate persuasively in

positive and negative situations

• Capacity to accept feedback from others, make decisions, and exhibit sound and

accurate judgment

• Able to work independently or with others in a team approach

Ideal candidates will have the following education and experience:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree preferred, and/or

• Minimum of five years of experience working in a non-profit organization in

Operations/Business Administration or Finance

• Bilingual in Spanish (speaking/writing) is preferred

• Work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds

• Excellent organizational skills and timely completion of tasks

• Math Aptitude: comfort with numbers and accounts payable

• Knowledge and experience using Windows, Internet Explorer and Microsoft

Applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Google Documents

• Conscientiousness: Understanding that everything going out the door matters to the

customer; striving for excellence

• Solid writing skills

• Customer Orientation: Good customer service skills with internal and external

customers, attention to detail

• Dedication: Being persistent, punctual and dependable, with a positive, can-do

attitude

• Sense of Urgency: understanding the urgency of situations and address matters

promptly

• Flexibility/Adaptability: open to change and to considerable variety in the

workplace

• Honesty: trustworthiness with company resources and information

• Completing Administration of Medication and EpiPen Training through DC Public

Charter School Board within the first 90 days of employment

Physical Demands of the Position

These physical characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee

to successfully perform the essential functions of this job safely. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

• Mobility sufficient to move about, stand, and/or sit for extended periods, and access

all locations in the work environment.

• Manual skill to appropriately control and manipulate objects, tools, materials, and

equipment used on the job, including a telephone and a computer.

• Flexibility and strength to reach with hands and arms, bend and stoop.

• Ability occasionally to lift and or move up to 15-20 pounds.

• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels, and to hear and

understand speech on the telephone.

• Ability to speak clearly in audible tones so that others may understand.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision,

ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,

color, religion, age, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran’s status, or any

other factor, which would constitute a violation of the D.C.