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Manager, Operations

ROLE TITLE: Manager, Operations (Full-Time)
POSITION REPORTS TO:
Elizabeth Masten
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Manager, Operations is an essential member of the Field Impact & Integration team focused on ensuring their teammates have what they need to do their jobs to accelerate impact across communities. You manage key operational functions such as team finance and compliance, add administrative capacity to three senior executives, and provide ad-hoc project-based support across the field team and in regions. You build thriving relationships across the enterprise and can leverage those relationships to get things done. In this role you refine your operational strategy and skill set on a high volume, high impact team.
This role requires a people first, customer-service, and solutions orientation and an unwavering focus on the details. The ideal candidate:
1) believes that Teach For America can redefine value in our communities
2) is energized by creating the systems and structures for others to thrive
3) is detailed oriented and sweats the small stuff always
4) has a high degree of personal motivation and independence
5) values people and can influence and motivate them to get things done
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
In year 1 you will:
Theme 1: Finance & Purchasing System Management (20%)
  • Serve as team budget tracker, managing team towards non-payroll spending target
  • Track and forecast team’s non-payroll spending throughout the year
  • Serve as team buyer and manage team towards compliant purchasing
  • Manage overall team financial compliance
Theme 2: Compliance Management & Reporting (10%)
  • Create team facing compliance systems and structures
  • Set, invest, and manage team towards strong compliance metrics
  • Monitor compliance dashboard and refine systems to strengthen organizational compliance
Theme 3: SVP Operational & Finance Support (30%)
  • Provide administrative support and calendaring at the monthly, quarterly, and annual level for three senior executives
  • Track and manage all aspects of SVP spending, including entering expenses
  • Manage all aspects of SVP travel accommodations
  • Provide ad-hoc operational support to SVPs for meeting execution and follow-up

Theme 4: Project-Based Team Support (30%)
  • Ensure 100% of field based listservs are up to date at all times
  • Support team-based culture management strategy
  • Provide operational support to team tasks and projects as needed
  • Add short-term operational capacity to 1-3 regional teams at any given time
Theme 5: Organizational Leadership & Contribution (10%)
  • Select next wave of leaders throughout the annual admissions cycle
  • Contribute to organizational-wide shifts & key focus areas as needed
A WEEK IN THE LIFE
Each week our team will focus on the most pressing work to advance change across our communities and towards our 10YG. Our team’s priorities will be responsive to the needs of the field and transparent. As needs change, so will our priorities and members of our team need to be prepared and willing to shift work as needed.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role (minimum qualifications):
  • 2+ years of professional experience and a track record of success in roles requiring strong relationship building, executive support, and financial management
  • Previous project management experience
  • Previous experience working with mission-driven non-profits and mission-driven for-profits
BONUS (preferred qualifications)
  • Strong project management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities
  • Consistently meet ambitious deadlines and goals
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Good judgment and decision making, strong initiative, and a quick learner
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Operates with a high level of personal responsibility
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
The NEW Field Impact & Integration Team is comprised of ~45 Executive Directors (EDs), ~16 Impact/Integration Team Leaders and ~20 Learning Team Leaders. We are organized in 4 sub-teams that work together and in partnership with our Program/Product Impact Teams (ex: C4, Alumni Career Center, Ignite) and our Capability Teams (ex: Recruitment, Technology, Equity & Belonging) to deliver on promises of impact to communities and students. We are committed to pursuing 2030 goal(s) alongside local communities and learning from our progress and our missteps. We believe we can and should deliver on TFA’s unique value proposition as a strategic talent partner.

YOUR COMPENSATION
The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future.

SALARY:
Tier A: $55,700 to $83.500
Tier B: $60,700 to $91,000
Tier C: $65,700 to $98,500
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THE PERKS
By joining staff
, you join a network of individuals committed to pursuing equity for all students and developing themselves as professionals in the process. We as an organization value the longevity of our employees and offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan. The salary range for this U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands.
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DATE POSTED
July 20, 2023

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