Operations Manager

At KIPP Michigan, we are guided by a simple, yet powerful mission:
Together with families and communities we create joyful academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose--college, career, and beyond--so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Currently, KIPP Michigan operates 1 school: KIPP Detroit Imani Academy [Elementary School]. KIPP Detroit Imani Academy is the state of Michigan’s first KIPP school. And the first KIPP school in the city of Detroit. KIPP Detroit Imani Academy opened in the fall of 2022 in the Warrendale neighborhood on the west side of Detroit.

We believe the destiny of students from Detroit are limitless and students should not be bound by their circumstances. Unfortunately, in America, there is still a link between socioeconomic status and educational attainment. KIPP Detroit Imani Academy seeks to eradicate this injustice. KIPP Detroit Imani Academy will become the highest performing school in the city of Detroit; and, to do so, we attract, develop and retain a diverse and talented staff of educators.

Our students and families will choose our schools because our teachers are exceptional educators who work together as a collective to ensure students achieve and thrive. For more data and information about our successes and vision for the future, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

In school year , KIPP Detroit Imani Academy Elementary launched with Kindergarten and has added grades each year; it will, eventually serve students in grades K-5. The founding team at KIPP Imani has included grade-level teachers, diverse learning teachers, paraprofessionals, and elective teachers. KIPP Imani is also supported by an operations team and student support team to ensure a strong foundation for the school’s continued growth.

The Operations Manager [OM] is the face of the school and delivers first-class customer service to all constituents in the building, including students, parents, staff, and guests. The OM’s primary responsibilities are to operate a welcoming and efficient main office, to coordinate student enrollment and attendance, and to provide daily support to teachers and the school’s leadership team. Ideal candidates will have an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to develop and grow their impact;

successful Operations Managers will have opportunities for promotion to roles on our growing Operations team with increased responsibility, scope, and salary. This is a full‑time position that will report to the Director of Operations.

• Coordinate new student enrollment: assist in canvassing, process incoming leads and applications, send acceptance/waitlist letters, and assist parents with online enrollment
• Oversee student attendance:
  Lead process late arrivals, communicate with teachers and school leadership re: student absences, call families of absent students, ensure attendance is accurately logged in student information systems each day, and process early dismissals

• Create and maintain a neat, welcoming, and organized office environment
• Welcome parents and visitors, maintain visitor logs, ensure all visitors are accounted for in the building, and respond to visitor & parent requests
• Answer phones, redirect inquiries as appropriate, and relay messages to staff in a timely manner
• Provide excellent organization of students, vendors, and correspondence files.
• Ensure that copiers/printers are in working order and maintain teacher workroom/supply closet
• Ensure that teachers/staff have necessary supplies (which includes processing and fulfilling approved staff supply requests)
• Order, manage inventory, and process controls for supplies such as classroom materials, technology, and uniforms
• Receive, distribute, and prepare incoming/outgoing mail and shipments

• Assist with coordination of school events
• Assist with daily arrival & dismissal process
• Assist with daily breakfast & lunch distribution and accounting
• Assist with emergency preparedness tasks and drills
• Assist…