Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing approximately 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.  In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

Job Summary: 

The Sustainable Community Schools (SCS) Business Operations Coordinator is responsible for the successful fiscal management and reporting of the SCS grant. The CSI Business Operations Coordinator reports to the Grants Manager of (SCS) in the Office of College and Career Success. 

The SCS Business Operations Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the accurate and efficient execution of all business support functions, including budgeting, purchasing, travel, board reports, and business process development and improvement. This position is also required to build the capacity of external partners to ensure effective implementation of the SCS grant. As part of that responsibility, the Coordinator will work closely with the SCS team an