Job Description

SCHOOL OPERATIONS ASSISTANT (VOLUNTEER)

Looking for a higher calling? Help launch a new model for urban Catholic education in Cincinnati, OH. Seton Education Partners is seeking a passionate, mission-driven School Operations Assistant to serve on the founding staff of an exciting new independent model at Resurrection School in the Price Hill neighborhood.

ABOUT ROMERO ACADEMY AT RESURRECTION.

Romero Academy at Resurrection is an independent Catholic elementary school located in Cincinnati, Ohio operated by Seton Education Partners starting in June of 2020. In 2019, Seton partnered with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the Catholic Inner-city Schools Education Fund (CISE) to transition the existing Resurrection of Our Lord School to a new academic and governance model. The resulting Romero Academy at Resurrection will receive over $1.1M in renovations, a new Pre-K program, and over $200,000 worth of technology and academic resources. In addition to investing in the students and facility, Romero Academy at Resurrection will invest in its staff both academically and financially via weekly coaching meetings, frequent professional development, and competitive compensation. Inspired by the words of St. Oscar Romero, our students will “aspire not to have more, but to be more,” and develop the virtue, knowledge, and academic skills necessary to thrive in a selective college preparatory high school, college, and beyond. 

THE SCHOOL OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MUST POSSESS A COMMITMENT TO PARTNER WITH FAMILIES, A DEDICATION TO SERVE ALL STUDENTS, AND A DESIRE TO SEEK AND IMPLEMENT FEEDBACK AND GROW PROFESSIONALLY. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to maintain composure under stress and thrives in a role requiring agility. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate communication between office and classrooms
• Answer inquiries (in-person, via phone, or email) and give accurate and helpful information to all individuals. Forward messages and requests to appropriate parties in a timely and professional manner.
• Proficiently operate standard office equipment including copiers, scanners, laminators, and phone systems and provide basic support in the event of equipment malfunction.
• Help create and distribute newsletters, marketing material, and other information to relevant stakeholders.
• Organize, and maintain digital and paper-based student records.
• Commit to supporting an extended school year.
• Model the school virtues of faith, courage, justice, wisdom and self-control in your interactions with all members of the school community and outside stakeholders.
• Other administrative and front-office duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or Operations Associate.

QUALIFICATIONS AND DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

Candidates for the position must possess the following personal characteristics:

• A loving respect for all people, in recognition of each person’s God-given dignity.
• A demonstrated commitment to service in urban and/or low-income settings.
• Unassailable integrity and commitment to school’s mission and vision.
• A strong belief that all children can achieve both moral and academic excellence.
• A willingness to learn new skills as technology changes and systems evolve.
• An unwavering determination to be better today than you were yesterday.
• Proven ability to effectively support, collaborate, and partner with a variety of personalities and working styles and an openness and generosity of spirit in navigating differences.
• Grit, faith, hope, love, and a sense of humor.

The ideal candidate will bring experience, skills, and beliefs in the following areas:

• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture.
• An interest in the holistic development of children.
• Spanish fluency is highly preferred.
• The ability to be flexible in a fast-paced school environment that is responsive to students’ needs.
• VIRTUS certification (Protecting God’s Children); can be earned after hired.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY 

We are building an organization in which talented individuals from all walks of life and experiences can join our team and make significant contributions. We are particularly committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences or backgrounds of the students we will serve.

TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume to Operations Manager, Katie Robben, at k.robben@raresurrection.org

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