School Operations Manager (25-26)

Location: Houston, Texas, USA; school-based, full-time position

Company

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a public charter school network operating pre-K–12 schools across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.

What you will do

• Manage school finance and procurement activities, including purchasing, invoice coding, collections, and deposits.
• Coordinate daily transportation, arrival and dismissal procedures, student rosters, parent requests, and bus operations.
• Oversee child nutrition logistics, school supplies, copiers, shared spaces, calendars, and student technology programs.
• Coordinate school events, enrollment and recruitment activities, field lesson logistics, and parent tours.
• Manage school-based social media communications and support academic and operational activities.
• Supervise the School Operations Associate and work with school and regional staff to maintain operational standards.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of work experience, preferably in education, business, or operations management.
• Leadership experience, including at least one year managing a team or large projects.
• Strong project, time management, strategic, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems proactively, make timely decisions, and maintain high operational standards.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred and commitment to the KIPP Texas mission and core values.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment focused on student achievement, belonging, academic success, and joy.
• Full-time employees are eligible for KIPP Texas benefit plans.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, and disability plans.
• Pooled opportunity with applications reviewed for current and future openings across Houston campuses.