Full-Time, 12 Month Position

Reports To: Principal

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes 

Who We Are: 

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter high school, with a singular focus on supporting youth aged 17-20 who have been pushed out of traditional schools. During our 1-year alternative program,  YouthBuild facilitates a warm, loving culture that uses a variety of structures to build community, such as a restorative-justice approach to discipline, weekly community meetings, and school-wide service projects. Students are empowered to attain their high school diploma and vocational certifications, while receiving unconditional support by the staff around them. At YouthBuild, we work intentionally to disrupt the cycle of poverty and support our students to achieve post-secondary success (4-year college, 2-year college, vocational training program, or liveable wage job). Visit https://www.youthbuildphilly.org/ to learn more.

The Opportunity: 

The YouthBuild Director of Operations is a vital member of the school leadership team and works closely with the Principal overseeing the operational systems and infrastructure of the school. The Director of Operations actively supports, implements and codifies procedures to ensure the smooth transition between day to day functions of the school, the student enrollment and recruitment process, community service projects and events,  the school budget, and acts as a liaison to the facilities department. 

Who You Are: 

   You are/have… 

• Invested in our core values - Respect, Excellence and Perseverance.
• Equity-focused and believe that all students can achieve. 
• Passionate about community service and civic engagement.
• Excited to mentor students and support them throughout their time at YouthBuild and beyond.
• Collaborative and dedicated to personal and professional development.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferred but not required.
• At least 5 years of management related experience, preferably in a school leadership team role.
• The ability to operationalize complex processes and school wide systems to promote consistency, efficiency and accountability.
• The ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly flexible work environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to travel to locations, organizations or events in the City of Philadelphia and surrounding counties.

What You’ll Do: 

• Manage and support the school recruitment and enrollment life cycle. This includes ownership of school enrollment goals and management of staff who support enrollment efforts. 
• Oversee broader school initiatives, and school special events including internal events, staff-facing initiatives, community service projects, student celebrations, site visits and other student activities/field trips.
• Support financial management of school budget, including credit card reconciliation, classifying purchases ensuring all policies and procedures regarding purchasing as outlined by YouthBuilds’ fiscal policies and procedures.
• Manage all operational, supply, or logistical needs for instructional or vocational-related programming, including bulk ordering. This could be booking travel for a group of staff and students or purchasing all of the supplies needed for a vocational track to build a house.  
• Manage the school’s purchasing process by placing orders with vendors, processing invoices, tracking deliveries and maintaining inventory.
• Oversee all customer service matters at the school including general requests for information, proper communication structure, front desk procedures and personnel and other requests from visitors.
• Create and manage the annual school calendar process, report card processes, and student schedules. 
• Manage all aspects related to our School Lunch Program.
• Support management of  the school student information system  ensuring that student data is entered accurately and in a timely manner. Ensure that student and staff  data is updated regularly in both the student information system (Powerschool) and the school communication system (Parent Square). 
• Manage the safety committee and ensure that safety policies, procedures and training are followed with fidelity, including the supervision of the school nurse and school safety.
• Supervisor and professionally develop two school Program Operation Specialists and Community Project Coordinators (Americorp stipended volunteers) to support all school operation functions.
• Manage building subs, ensuring clear communication and daily scheduling.
• You will participate in a highly collaborative, fluid school culture that requires strong interpersonal skills and flexibility.

What We Offer You: 

• Generous time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) savings plan with an employer match
• Employer paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability 
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Strong community support and involvement

New YouthBuild Director level staff can expect a starting salary of between $80,000 - $110,000 based on years of experience, education, and certifications, if applicable.

During the application process, applicants will have the opportunity to discuss our employee total rewards package and additional benefits.