Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one fuJob Overview
Summit County Preschool, located in the beautiful mountain town of Frisco, is hiring an
Operations Manager to lead all internal operations for the school. The Operations Manager will
oversee and manage the operations of Summit County Preschool, including budget and
financial management, payroll, insurance, day to day operations including vendor and
contractor management and some regulatory compliance. This individual is extremely
organized and detail oriented. We are looking for someone who has a business and/or project
management background.nctional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.
Financial Operations
● Oversee the financial health of the organization with a strong ability to work with
Quickbooks. Verify income and expense records, create bank deposits, and approve
expenses.
● Develop & maintain annual budget & budget forecasts to achieve planned financial and
enrollment targets; balance profitability with priorities related to staff and our children
and families.
● Provides monthly updates to the board of directors on current financials.
● Oversee tax payments, tax paperwork, year-end tax documents, and tax exemption with
a bookkeeper.
● Maintain board and property liability insurance, health/dental/vision insurance,
workman's compensation & 401k contracts. Manage claims.
● Seek and apply for grant funding. Manage all current grants and reports per grant
schedule and requirements.
Administrative Operations
● Ensure compliance with accreditation and state licensing requirements as well as all
applicable state and federal laws, as well as preschool policies and procedures.
● Interface with the State of Colorado local licensing entities and other state and local
support organizations.
● Handle records and requests from families in need of financial assistance; oversee
scholarship decision process.
Facility Operations
● Oversee daily operations of the school, including oversight or vendors such as trash,
electricity, water, plowing, IT services etc.
● Assist with front desk management on a day to day basis
● Assist with housekeeping needs and general maintenance of the building
● Oversee and guide safety needs, and develop emergency procedures
● Develop a capital improvement plan.
Physical Requirements
The described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with
hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The
employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up
Qualifications
● Education: Education in Business or Project Management or a related field is highly
preferred. Can pass all required criminal and child abuse background checks.
● Experience: Experience managing a budget and operations of an organization.
Knowledge of quickbooks, gmail and google suite, and excel.
● Industry Knowledge: Some knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations is
Ideal Candidate
● Background in project management or business operations. Experience running
day-to-day operations for an organization or school.
● Proven skills in project management and operations.
● Ability to establish effective operational processes without needed training.
● Highly organized and detail oriented individual with an eye for efficiency.
● Experience working with all Microsoft Office, Google, ADP, and Quickbooks.
● Fundraising experience preferred, but ability to seek and apply for grant funding.
Benefits
● Discount for childcare for children of teachers and staff.
● Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
● 401(k) Retirement Plan
● Generous Paid Time Off (Holidays and Wellness days)
o Winter break: the week between Christmas and New Years off
● Professional development assistance
● Ski Pass