Organizational Overview

Excel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality, free, and public education to students in East Boston and Chelsea Massachusetts, communities that are predominantly low-income and Latinx and historically have faced significant social and educational barriers. Our success in Massachusetts is proof that the opportunity gap can be closed and we opened a new school in Rhode Island in 2022. At Excel Academy Charter Schools, we believe that when a student has the support and tools to pursue a productive post-secondary pathway aligned to their personal identity and values, it can fundamentally change their life trajectory.

At Excel Academy we learn from our students, families, and staff and make improvements. We have increasingly adapted to provide a holistic education that values our community as collaborators in the learning process, social-emotional support, equity for diverse learners, and fosters identity development. We prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive. Our team of passionate, intelligent, driven, and loving staff are at the core of the work we do.

Growth Happens Here.

Duties and Responsibilities

Individuals who thrive at Excel tend to be entrepreneurial professionals and hungry learners who crave frequent high-quality feedback on their practice. The Operations Associate is a full-time, year-round position that reports to the Dean of Operations and serves as a member of the school’s Operations Team. The Operations Associate provides administrative support to ensure the school runs smoothly and manages key aspects of school operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the front lobby and main office of the school
• Provide administrative and operational support to ensure the school runs smoothly
• Collect and enter student and teacher data and execute data-driven systems
• Manage Excel Academy’s Nutrition Program
• Manage school supplies and storage
• Manage finances and bookkeeping
• Manage key operational systems
• Support student recruitment and enrollment efforts
• Serve as a productive member of Excel’s Operations Team
• Serve as a productive member of the Excel Community

Qualifications

• The ability to speak Spanish required;
• A minimum of two years of experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required;
• Systematic and structured approach to project management with a demonstrated ability to carry out multiple projects in parallel
• A commitment to working with underserved, urban youth;
• An unwavering commitment to and belief in the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model;
• The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment;
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and
• An entrepreneurial spirit that reflects an openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in developing new ideas & program.