Operations Coordinator

Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom.

We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools
—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org
.

DREAM is seeking a dynamic and results-driven individual to serve as an Operations Coordinator
. The Coordinator will report directly to the Director of Operations and will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations. The Operations Coordinator will have a significant role in ensuring efficient office operations while providing exemplary customer service. The Coordinator will be responsible for the upkeep of administrative systems and routines, and will function as a contact person for all of general inquiries.

The Coordinator will be responsible for the daily operations of the school’s front desk, support with vendor management and invoicing, support with the management of inventory and ordering for one campus location, and support with our student recruitment. Candidates must also understand and value DREAM’s comprehensive approach to youth development and inspire, lead, and motivate DREAM staff to drive outcomes that support youth in recognizing their potential and realizing their dreams.

• Support staff with the ordering process and ensures orders are placed and delivered in a timely manner;
• Maintains procurement platform and ensures all information is up to date;
• Support with the maintenance of all supply areas to ensure all of the necessary supplies and resources are readily available for staff;
• Support with developing inventory systems that allow for supplies to be stocked and ordered in a timely manner while at the same time maintaining frequent communication with staff on the status of their orders;
• Support with the completion of monthly AMEX report process;

• Support in the outreach to prospective applicants, including School Mint application support and family tours;
• Support in the planning and execution of student recruitment and family engagement events;
• Support with current family outreach as part of the re-enrollment process;
• Make calls to families to support with enrollment and new family engagement;
• Take on additional student recruitment responsibilities, as needed;
• Plan and execute logistics for student recruitment events including but not limited weekend and after-hours events;

• Support with identifying and escalating facilities issues to the Facilities Team;
• Support with identifying facilities needs and repairs to communicate to Facilities Team;
• With the help of the Director of Operations, supports with conducting regular cadence of walkthroughs to hold staff to aesthetics standards;
• Uphold DREAM standards for aesthetics;

• Support with maintenance of student information systems, including but not limited to attendance entry and tracking, management of student rosters, and reporting for school staff;
• Assist in the management of vendor contracts, invoice payments and record keeping;
• Coordinate the intake of the organization’s incoming and outgoing mail (U.S. Postal Service and Fed Ex);
• Support in the collection and maintenance of student records (i.e. physicals, immunizations, pick up lists, etc).
• Provide additional administrative support (i.e. ordering food, arranging transportation, etc.) as needed;

• Oversee DREAM’s delivery system and arranges for deliveries, as appropriate;
• Keep the office neat and organized;
• Keep all common spaces clean and stocked (i.e. staff room, copy room, etc.);
• Maintain positive relationships with all staff;
• Ass…