Actualizing education reform in the revitalizing city of Trenton, NJ is hard, hard work, and we know that this work in an urban school setting isn’t for everyone. But if you are someone who is truly called to serve children and youth, someone who sees this work not only as your job, but as a fundamental piece of who you ARE, we encourage you to read on. 

We’re looking for YOU if:

  • You believe that EVERY child deserves access to a high-quality education and that children can and will learn if properly taught. 
  • You believe that alongside academics, a complete education includes nurturing students as individuals so that they can become well-rounded, civic-minded, and lifelong learners: the changemakers and leaders of the future. 
  • You embrace a growth-mindset and consistently reflect on ways to improve, year after year. 
  • You are unabashedly and authentically YOU and proud of it. You are genuinely committed to building meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff. 

Were you nodding “YES” as you read the list above? We invite you to apply! 

We’re looking for a dedicated and talented Operations Associate to become part of our team. 

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Responsible: Tasks you are responsible for. Tasks are subject to change.

Parent and Community Communication

  • As the first impression of Foundation Academies, gives every visitor, family, and student an outstanding experience in regular interactions
  • Works closely with the Enrollment Manager to create and maintain effective communication strategies with families
  • Manages all parent outreach initiatives (enrollment, food service, transportation)

Recruitment and Enrollment 

  • Maintains fiscal solvency of the organization
  • Manages all appropriate and state required paperwork gathered during the enrollment process
  • Monitors student transfers throughout the school year to ensure budgeted enrollment numbers
  • Updates the student application and lottery system (SchoolMint)

Food Services

  • Inputs all NJ Department of Agriculture reporting
  • Meets all National School Lunch Program requirements including but not limited to the student lunch application process, food service management contract renewals and direct certification. 
  • Takes on all duties as the food service management company liaison (i.e. snack ordering and distribution)
  • Completes and handles the management of the student lunch application system, Point of Sale system and parent payment system (MSA Client, Mosaic POS, and MySchoolBucks)

Student Transportation

  •  Drafts and finalizes bus registration and all in-district and out-of-district transportation reports

Accountable: (What you are accountable for does not change, You are the decider on pivots within the system to meet the following goals)

  • Maintain on a monthly basis enrollment of 84 students per grade level K-8 and 336 for grades 9-12.
  • Obtain 95% of meal applications by October 15th.
  • Increase student meal satisfaction by 25% by December 2024 and by another 25% by June. 

Consulted: What you are consulted for and therefore should be deeply knowledgeable about.

  • Federal Student Meals Application 
  • Student snacks and summer meals

Informed: Ensure you stay abreast on the influence of these systems on what you are accountable for.

  • Student enrollment 
  • National School Lunch Program
  • New Jersey Department of Agriculture Requirements
  • NJ Student Transfer Process
  • NJ In-district and out-of-district transportation requirements

Qualifications

  • Preferably bilingual
  • Preferably 2+ years of experience in charter school enrollment
  • Possession of a valid NJ driver’s license and reliable transportation

Qualifications

$45,000-$67,500

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