Operations Associate (2025-26)

School Year: 2025-26

Position: Operations Associate

Campus: United Middle Main St.

Grade(s): 6th-8th Grade

Reports to: Operations Manager

United Schools (United) is a nonprofit organization in Columbus, Ohio. After founding its first school in 2008, it has worked together with incredible leaders to open three more schools in the span of ten years. Each United campus is an open enrollment, public charter school that works diligently to close the opportunity gap in Columbus. Moreover, the mission of all United campuses is to transform lives and our communities through the power of education, while maintaining our vision: For every child, an open door. 

United currently operates two high-performing elementary schools (K-5) and two high-performing middle schools (6-8) that serve more than 800 students. We strive to provide students with a rigorous academic experience in a joyful learning environment, and we work hard to ensure that students of all levels grow and succeed by focusing on intentional student support and continual improvement. 

Position Description
At United Schools, the Operations Associate (OA) holds both operations and community engagement responsibilities and is a great opportunity for personable and detail-oriented individuals. Operations tasks include supporting student attendance through reviewing absentee data and notifying affected students and their families, assisting with the creation of student records, keeping transportation information current in the student information system, and completing daily administrative tasks in support of the operations and instructional team. Community engagement tasks include supporting student recruitment campaigns and events, following up on enrollment leads, helping families through the enrollment process, and assisting with data collection and high school enrollment of 8th grade students. The OA also manages the school’s family resource center by ensuring it is organized and stocked for use by students and families.

Joining Our Team

United Core Traits:

1. Mission-Driven. Team members believe deeply in the United mission: to transform lives and our communities through the power of education.
2. Growth Mindset. Team members believe in their ability, and the ability of all students, to grow and improve.
3. Relationship-Driven. Team members get proximate to students, families, and colleagues to develop authentic relationships that inform work in the classroom.
4. Conscientiousness. Team members are professional, reliable, diligent, and pay attention to detail. 
5. Emotionally Constant. Team members maintain a sense of calm while addressing a number of priorities.

Qualifications:

• Holds a high school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor's preferred.
• Has office-related experience in an education agency (preferred).
• Has prior experience working in urban schools or communities (preferred).

Knowledge and Skills:

• Has the ability to complete multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Displays maturity and ability to work independently under pressure.
• Is open and committed to implementing frequent feedback from team members.
• Communicates effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Comfortability with Google products for effective communication and completion of job responsibilities.

Terms of Employment

• Although this position will begin July 1, 2025, applications will be considered immediately.
• This is a full-time position. 
• Report times are typically Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., although some job-related tasks can be expected outside of these hours.
• Salary: The starting salary for a new Operations Associate without previous experience is $35,000. The starting salary for other applicants will depend on professional experience and education level.
• Benefits: 
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage 
  • Employees are eligible to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS).
• All United campuses are Equal Opportunity Employers.