Operational Services Manager

Company Description

IOTA Community Schools is a network of four public charter schools in Memphis, Tennessee. We operate both "fresh start" schools and "zoned-enrollment" turnaround schools. From 6th through 12th grades, our schools serve predominantly minority and low-income populations likely to be first-generation college attendees.

Job Description

TITLE : Operational Services Manager

Classification : Full-time, Exempt, Salaried

Start Date : July 1, 2025

Location : Central Office

Travel : reliable transportation required between campuses and to events / home visits

IOTA Community Schools is seeking a full-time Operational Services Manager. This critical role will oversee and streamline the daily functioning of IOTA Community Schools' campuses in the following ways : school finance, authorizer compliance, and facilities management. They are a critical component to implementing effective operational and communications-related policies and procedures; maximizing available resources and developing strong outcomes. This role will lead work across multiple campuses and manage one team member.

Position is year-round with benefits. Work schedule is Monday-Friday with extra hours required as needed for facilities or compliance related items. This is an on-site role requiring consistent access to transportation to and between campuses and attending authorizer meetings. Travel the first year is expected around Memphis with possible limited travel to Little Rock. Subsequent years will include more travel to the Little Rock area.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

School Finance :

• Oversees procurement and purchasing for multiple campuses including placing orders, inventorying items received and handling returns / exchanges.
• Procurement audit to ensure vendors selected by campuses match approved vendor list, pricing matches delivery, and POs and invoices align
• Oversees the cash receipts and deposits through coordination with IOTA's Finance & Accounting Team to ensure effective implementation of financial policies
• Work closely with Finance team to support accurate spend and make cost-saving recommendations
• Monitors budget expenses to work with Principals on budget maintenance
• Develops and deploys a centralized vendor selection process
• Responsible for school-based contract management through Gatekeeper

Compliance (state / federal / authorizer) :

Facilities Management :

Key Performance Indicators :

Year 1 :

On-Going :

Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for this position are :

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.

Additional Information

SALARY RANGE : $70,000-$75,000. We also offer a comprehensive benefits plan, 401K, and generous vacation time, as well as the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of students in public schools. Please note that we are unable to sponsor H1-B Visa applicants.