ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.

ROLE SUMMARY

The School Business Manager (SBM) is responsible for handling the business and financial aspects of the school. Serving in this role, the SBM is responsible for the school’s business and financial functions including food service, transportation, purchasing, and payroll. To be effective, SBMs must develop positive interpersonal relationships with the entire school community including staff, students, families, and visitors. Responsibilities vary from day to day and may include assisting or managing other operations functions as needed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the school’s procurement, vendor payment, and employee reimbursement through Alliance’s procure-to-pay system

• Ensures that purchasing and accounting procedures meet requirements in Alliance fiscal policy

• Monitors the school’s spending to budget

• Oversees all cash handling responsibilities, including writing receipts and preparing deposits (ex. collections for school clubs, meals, uniforms, fundraisers, events, etc.)

• Manages and orders the school’s inventories of all materials

• Collaborates with food services vendor to oversee the school nutrition program, including purchasing, filing appropriate reports, personnel supervision, and collection of revenue

• Prepares payroll and time reporting for all school employees 

• Serves as the main contact for external vendor relations  (ex. after-school program, food services vendor, transportation, etc.)

• Prepares reports as needed for Alliance home office

• May manage other operations staff members

• Perform additional related duties as assigned

THE STRONGEST CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Believe. Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree. 

• Social Justice. Desire to be a part of Alliance’s social justice mission, integrating anti-racist, student-centered instruction, and working in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles. 

• Culture. Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.

• Expertise. Have strong academic content expertise, instructional and classroom culture skills, and in-depth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques to drive scholarly learning. Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration.

• Mindset. Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their craft. 

• Relationship-Building. Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

• At least 2-5 years of related experience.

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

BENEFITS

• We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits