Private School Operations Administrator

Job Description

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Grand Canyon Private Academy (GCPA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Grand Canyon Private Academy (GCPA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community.

Join us!

• This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C.

The School Operations Manager performs and/or oversees various aspects of school operations with an emphasis on compliance activity at all levels, internal and external to the K12 organization.

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

• Develop and manage relationships with partner districts, state, and other education stakeholders;
• Oversee and maintain student records and data; creates/implements/documents processes that ensure student data validity in K12 and 3rd party databases;
• Act as point-of-contact and manages reporting issues including all local, K12, state, and federal reporting requirements;
• Work with administrative staff to ensure the school follows and meets all audit requirements;
• Manage the development of school policies and procedures, e.g. assists with the Company’s efforts nationally to develop policies and procedures, training standards and curriculum enhancements;
• Assist in student recruitment and the planning of school events;
• Oversee communication between the Company, students, families, and districts related to student enrollments, registrations, withdrawals and end-of-year reclamation efforts;
• Supervise and manage office staff and assist with a wide variety of personnel support issues;
  Makes daily work assignments and monitors the Enrollment and Registration team’s progress toward goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in relative field of study AND
• Seven (7) years of relevant professional experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to clear required background check

• Great organizational and time management skills
• Proficient MS365; web proficient
• Strong technology skills
• Experience using search engines (internet) for research projects
• Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel 20% of the time

• Formal project management experience in fast-paced or start-up environment
• Non-profit / education grants management experience
• Experience with managing online learning

Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will…