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 25 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. For current vacancies by location, please click here. ROLE SUMMARY The Assistant Principal (AP) of Operations will lead school site operations and will report to the school principal with support from the Alliance Home Office Operations team. This role will lead the strategy and structures for all non-instructional functions necessary to run a high-performing school. As part of the school’s leadership team, the AP of Operations will not only lead the non-instructional functions of the school, but, to be effective, this role must develop positive interpersonal relationships with the entire school community, including teachers, staff, scholars, families, and visitors, and be seen by all as a leader of the school. The AP of Operations also leads and directly manages the school's operations team, which is responsible for managing finance and procurement, student data and reporting, the nutrition program, facilities, recruitment and enrollment, student health and safety, and regulatory compliance. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Visionary Leadership Sets a compelling vision and laser-focused plan for operational excellence that facilitates college-ready scholar achievement and supports progress toward school-wide goals Sits on the school-based leadership team and supports school-wide priorities and initiatives Serves as a thought partner to the principal in the design and implementation of school-wide systems Operational Leadership and Systems Thinking Ensures all district, state, federal, and authorizer compliance requirements are completed on time Designs and manages school-wide systems, including: arrival, dismissal, transitions, nutrition and lunch, supply requests, and procurement processing Oversees and designs systems and structures for all fiscal matters, including purchasing, inventory, budget tracking, payroll, and implementation of Alliance fiscal policies Oversees, designs, and manages student attendance strategy using data, and leads cross-functional school-site team to meet annual attendance goals Creates and manages student recruitment and enrollment strategy using data, and ensures the school meets its annual recruitment and retention targets through cross-collaboration with different teams Serves as the owner of the school information system and plans and executes key inputs for attendance, enrollment, contact information, and other key data, including transfer and exit data Oversees the school nutrition program, ensuring compliance and fiscal responsibility Assesses school health and safety needs and designs emergency response procedures and strategy, while serving as the school safety officer to train staff and students on emergency procedures Proactively plans for and oversees daily maintenance and improvements of the school facility Develops vision for and maintains clear family communication and engagement structures Conducts high-quality walkthroughs, observations, and audits, and uses data and trends to determine rigorous and timely strategic shifts to drive operational outcomes Cultural and Talent Leadership Hires, manages, coaches, trains, and develops school operations team members Creates and executes training and onboarding of Alliance operational procedures for all school stakeholders Designs and leads professional development opportunities for teachers and staff for non-instructional priorities of the school Participates in cross-network operations initiatives, pilots, and projects, promoting best practice sharing across schools Performs or manages other functions as assigned THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and hold others accountable. Ability to coach and develop direct reports. Strong project and time management skills. Ability to take initiative, set priorities, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Aptitude for designing and building systems and using data to adjust strategy to drive desired outcomes. Attention to detail. Ability to remain calm under pressure, especially in difficult conversations with parents and staff. Ability to treat sensitive issues with respect and empathy, maintaining confidentiality where required. Willingness and ability to learn new skills and processes as needed. Organized in work habits and able to meet deadlines. Customer service orientation. Open to feedback and growth. Belief in and alignment with Alliance’s core beliefs. A deep commitment to Alliance's anti-racist, pro-Black mission. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university 4+ years of school and/or operations experience Preferred: Graduate degree from an accredited college or university Preferred: Certificated school-based or teaching experience Preferred: Previous school-based leadership experience Preferred: Spanish fluency BENEFITS In alignment with our commitment to equity for our scholars, Alliance is dedicated to promoting equity and transparency within our team, offering competitive salaries commensurate with experience, as well as generous retirement and health benefits. This position is Exempt. We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families. Please click HERE for more information about our health benefits, retirement options, as well as our paid holidays and leave. Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting school leadership growth and providing substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support. Leadership Opportunities: Leadership opportunities are extensive at Alliance, and Assistant Principals interested in growing their leadership skills are invited to join our Aspiring Principal Program. Recognition: Alliance provides special recognition to staff who demonstrate their dedication inside and beyond the school. COMPENSATION $109,000.00 - $149,500.00 APPLICATION PROCESS Interested candidates should submit an application. If you advance to the next step, you will be contacted for a phone screen and/or interview. Only candidates who advance will be contacted. If you would like to view the progress of your application, you can log in to your Candidate Home Account by signing in at the top right of our jobs page. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor or support applicants on visas at this time or in the foreseeable future. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color, reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models. We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve, and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change, nurture resilience, and build lifelong, meaningful connections with scholars and their communities. Champion Alliance’s Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance’s mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate “college-ready” with pride in who they are. This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization. Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members complete a LiveScan background check and TB clearance. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]. Serving Los Angeles County since 2004, Alliance College-Ready Public Schools was founded on the belief that all children are capable of learning and achieving at high levels – regardless of their income level, ability, or socio-economic background. Our schools are nationally-ranked, with intimate class sizes and specialized curricula to suit the needs of our scholars and their communities. Alliance has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, the California Department of Education, the USC Rossier School of Education, and U.S. News & World Report as having the best schools in the country.

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