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Academic Operations Manager – Immersion

Academic Operations Manager – Immersion

CompanyASU Preparatory Academy
LocationArizona, USA
Salary$55000 – $64500
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education, required.
  • State of Arizona Teaching Certificate, required.
  • 3 years of direct instructional experience, required.
  • 1-2 years of experience managing educational programs, grants, or similar projects.
  • Experience with academic data systems such as Infinite Campus, Canvas, DIBELS, and/or Navvy.
  • Active AZ Department of Public Safety (DPS) IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
  • Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Grants team to ensure compliance with academic entitlement grants (e.g., Title I, CNA and IAP’s) and legislative grants (e.g., MOWR)
  • Work with school sites to complete Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA) and Integrated Action Plans (IAP) annually and review regularly.
  • Work with school sites to complete MOWR submissions and ensure compliance.
  • Support school sites with implementation, documentation, and monitoring throughout the full grant lifecycle
  • Assist with grant reporting, data collection, and audit preparedness as needed
  • Support the Director of Assessment and Accountability in planning, organizing, and executing all statewide testing (e.g., AASA, ACT, AzSCI, ACT Aspire)
  • Provide site-level assistance to ensure successful and compliant test administration
  • Help track and monitor accountability metrics in coordination with the Assessment and Accountability team
  • Assist with the coordination of all AZELLA testing windows (Placement and Reassessment)
  • Ensure timely and accurate communication and compliance with all English Learner requirements as directed
  • Support training and support to site-based staff responsible for EL compliance and testing
  • Serve as a liaison between campus sites and academic support departments for program implementation and operational alignment
  • Assist with academic data analysis and reporting to inform instructional planning and decision-making
  • Participate in other academic or operational initiatives as assigned by network leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Proficiency with technology, computers, Microsoft Office Suite, and experience with Infinite Campus
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under time sensitive deadlines
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrates a strong work ethic and a sense of urgency
  • Ability to work under pressure and tight timetables
  • Ability to self-manage in a highly professional work environment, which requires interfacing with constituencies at the network and school levels.