Location
Cambridge, MA | United States
Job description
Position : Operations Assistant (40 hours per week/12 months)
Office of the Chief Operating Officer
Overview of Cambridge Public Schools:
Cambridge Public Schools provides all students with rigorous, joyful, and culturally responsive learning as well as the social, emotional, and academic support each student needs to achieve their goals and post-secondary success as engaged community members. CPS students and staff, as members of a learning organization engaged in continuous improvement, will demonstrate a growth mindset and embrace risk taking and innovation.
About 7,000 students choose Cambridge Public Schools (CPS) each year, and our diverse student enrollment continues to rise. Over 30% of CPS students speak a language other than English at home, and over 65 languages are spoken by our families. Among the most common are Spanish, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, and Portuguese. Our schools proudly embrace this diversity.
The Role :
The Operations Assistant reports to the Chief Operating Officer and assists the COO in the facilitation of day-to-day duties supporting all CPS school communities and the CPS central administration. The Operations Assistant will serve as a confidential assistant to the COO and as a coordinator of non-instructional service and supports to school leaders and department heads. Specifically, the Operations Assistant will be responsible for helping to ensure clear, accurate and efficient communication amongst team leads and to all stakeholders with respect to the operational matters, including but not limited to building security, facilities maintenance, as well as registration, enrollment and assignment within the Cambridge Public Schools. The Operations Assistant will further support the district's Food Services and Transportation Departments as necessary to ensure sound and effective communication strategies.
Additional Duties :
The Operations Assistant will serve as a de facto building manager for the Cambridge Public Schools central administration building. The Operations Assistant will also be deployed as necessary to lend support on specific projects and events across the school district. The Operations Assistant will facilitate the collection and dissemination of various forms and documents related to the sound administration of the school system. Finally, the Operations Assistant will be responsible for various duties and projects as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer.
Skill Set :
- 5+ years experience working in a school district or public service agency.
- Proficiency in Microsoft and/or Google platforms.
- Strong interest in and passion for public education.
- Strong verbal, writing and interpersonal skills with the ability to understand competing points of view.
Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.
Terms of Employment:
40 hours per week, 12 months per year. Start date asap.
Salary: To be determined
How to Join Our Team:
Review of applications will begin immediately, however, positions may be considered open until filled. Please upload a resume and cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.
At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.
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