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IDEA Public Schools believes that each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to one of the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, K-12 public charter schools in the United States.

IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and Ohio and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.


Education

IDEA Public Schools

You need a high school diploma, 2+ years in admin support, strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent organization, communication abilities, and a proactive mindset.

You will manage correspondence, oversee the calendar, schedule events, reconcile expenses, and handle various tasks as needed to support the principal effectively.

People, HR & Administration

Dallas

<div>
 Description 
 Role Mission: IDEA Administrative Assistants provide clerical support to the principal(s), so that the principal can maximize his/her time due to reliable, efficient administrative support. By prioritized scheduling, streamlined communication, and thorough logistical preparation for events, the administrative assistant enables the principal(s) to maximize their impact in helping make college for all children a reality.
 
 What We Offer
 
 Compensation:
 Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $20.34 for 0 years of experience and $25.42.
 
 Other Benefits:
 We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include: 
 
 <ul>
 <li>Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.</li>
 <li>Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.</li>
 <li>Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.</li>
 </ul>
 
 Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
 
 What You Bring - Competencies
 
 Qualifications:
 <ul>
 <li>Education: High school diploma required, associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred</li>
 <li>Experience: 2+ years’ experience working in an administrative support position</li>
 </ul>
 Knowledge and Skills:
 <ul>
 <li>Familiarity with Microsoft Office</li>
 <li>Proficient keyboarding skills</li>
 <li>Effective organization, communication, and interpersonal skills</li>
 <li>Exceptional organizational skills</li>
 <li>Ability to follow written instructions</li>
 <li>Experience working in an administrative support position</li>
 <li>Ability to think proactively and work with minimal direction</li>
 <li>Ability to pleasantly communicate with all levels of staff and the public</li>
 </ul>
 
 What You’ll Do - Accountabilities
 
 Responsibilities
 <ul>
 <li>Manage principal’s correspondence, including answering incoming phone calls, emails, and letters</li>
 <li>Plan, prepare, and update principal’s calendar</li>
 <li>Schedule events and plan logistics for meetings</li>
 <li>Reconcile credit cards and prepare monthly expense reports</li>
 <li>Other duties as they arise</li>
 </ul>
 
 We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:
 <ul>
 <li>Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college</li>
 <li>Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them</li>
 <li>Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly</li>
 <li>Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes</li>
 <li>Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change</li>
 <li>Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization</li>
 <li>Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes</li>
 <li>We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students</li>
 </ul>
 
 About IDEA Public Schools
 
 At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States.
 
 IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News &amp; World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves nearly 75,000 college-bound students in 137 schools across Texas, Southern Louisiana and Florida and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. Be on the lookout for IDEA schools opening near you—with new launches in Jacksonville, FL (2022). Cincinnati, OH (2022), and Arkansas (2023)!
 
 When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.
 
 Staff Culture and Belonging
 
 At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here!
 
 To Apply
 Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
</div>


 Description 
 Role Mission: IDEA Administrative Assistants provide clerical support to the principal(s), so that the principal can maximize his/her time due to reliable, efficient administrative support. By prioritized scheduling, streamlined communication, and thorough logistical preparation for events, the administrative assistant enables the principal(s) to maximize their impact in helping make college for all children a reality.
 
  What We Offer
 
 Compensation:
 Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $20.34 for 0 years of experience and $25.42.
 
 Other Benefits:
 We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
 
 
  Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
  Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
  Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
 
 
  Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
 
  What You Bring - Competencies
 
 Qualifications:
 
  Education: High school diploma required, associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
  Experience: 2+ years’ experience working in an administrative support position
 
 Knowledge and Skills:
 
  Familiarity with Microsoft Office
  Proficient keyboarding skills
  Effective organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
  Exceptional organizational skills
  Ability to follow written instructions
  Experience working in an administrative support position
  Ability to think proactively and work with minimal direction
  Ability to pleasantly communicate with all levels of staff and the public
 
 
  What You’ll Do - Accountabilities
 
 Responsibilities
 
  Manage principal’s correspondence, including answering incoming phone calls, emails, and letters
  Plan, prepare, and update principal’s calendar
  Schedule events and plan logistics for meetings
  Reconcile credit cards and prepare monthly expense reports
  Other duties as they arise
 
 
  We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:
 
  Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college
  Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
  Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
  Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes
  Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
  Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
  Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes
  We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students
 
 
  About IDEA Public Schools
 
  At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States.
 
  IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves nearly 75,000 college-bound students in 137 schools across Texas, Southern Louisiana and Florida and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. Be on the lookout for IDEA schools opening near you—with new launches in Jacksonville, FL (2022). Cincinnati, OH (2022), and Arkansas (2023)!
 
  When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.
 
  Staff Culture and Belonging
 
  At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here!
 
  To Apply
 Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.



Administrative Assistant - IDEA A.W. Brown (Immediate Opening) - IDEA Public Schools

Administrative Assistant - IDEA A.W. Brown (Immediate Opening)

You need a HS Diploma/GED, 2+ years in a school/nonprofit, strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial software, and excellent communication. Must be detail-oriented and meet deadlines.

You will manage campus finances, support staff, ensure compliance, respond to inquiries, handle contracts and procurement, and maintain inventory while adhering to deadlines and policies.

Accounting & Tax

<div>
 Description 
 Role Mission: Business Clerks act as finance liaison from the Business Office department to the campus staff. They assist with campus issues and work on district finance projects and campus initiatives, including presenting budgets, contracts submission, requisitions, inventory of campus supplies and technology, fundraising (SBAA), and support with field lessons. Business Clerks offer expertise, solutions, budget advice to campus partners, and will work hand in hand with campus leaders, administrative assistants, and teachers to support instructional staff and students.
 
 Location: This is a full-time in-person position that reports to an IDEA campus daily
 
 Travel Expectations:
 This role has limited travel expectations that are limited to commuting to the Regional Office or a neighboring campus for department trainings, meetings and workshops. Out of region travel is expected for Summer Trainings that are mandatory for the entire Department.
 
 What We Offer
 
 Compensation: 
 
 <ul>
 <li>Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $17.44 for 0 years of experience and $21.80</li>
 <li>This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.</li>
 </ul>
 
 Other Benefits:
 We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include: 
 
 <ul>
 <li>Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.</li>
 <li>Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.</li>
 <li>Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.</li>
 </ul>
 
 Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
 
 What You’ll Do – Accountabilities
 
 In this role you will:
 Business Clerks provide and maintain a financial skillset to be utilized on the support and management of finances 100% of the time at the campus level. Their role is to ensure all the systems and procedures for the campus are being executed with fidelity to meet budget targets, procurement timelines, and compliance. This requires a specific skillset and access to systems that will allow for the implementation and support of campus administrative staff and instructional staff with our financial policies.
 
 Required experience:
 <ul>
 <li>Education: HS Diploma or GED Required, Bachelor’s Degree Preferred</li>
 <li>Experience: 2+ years experience at a school system or nonprofit; experience managing cross-functional projects and finances in a large, mission-driven organization</li>
 <li>Experience working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment</li>
 </ul>
 
 Expectations:
 <ul>
 <li>Emails and Teams messages are responded to in a timely manner (48 hours)</li>
 <li>Submissions of forms are completed accurately and on time (Requisitions, contracts, other approval forms)</li>
 <li>Campus support to staff and students</li>
 <li>Monday – Friday from 8AM – 5PM is the standard work schedule for a Business Clerk. The Business Clerk schedule will be unique to the Business Clerk and the campus. The Regional Manager will be responsible for providing the Business Clerk schedule to campuses to ensure alignment.</li>
 <li>Will participate in Campus Operating Mechanisms (weekly/biweekly check-in, tactical, EOD updates).</li>
 <li>Will provide support and potential solutions that meet IDEA Business Office policies in emergency situations.</li>
 </ul>
 
 Non-Negotiables:
 <ul>
 <li>Business Clerks and campus leadership should adhere to escalating matters to the Regional Manager. If the situation needs to be escalated further, the Regional Manager will escalate to the Assistant Director and/or Director.</li>
 <li>Business Clerks must be included with procurement, fundraising, and field lesson decisions.</li>
 <li>Business Clerks will submit Contract Requests in the Contracts Module with collected supporting documentation from campus lead team members or the Administrative Assistant. In cases where another member of campus would like to submit a Contract Request, they should seek partnership with the Business Clerk to ensure they are meeting the requirements of the request.</li>
 <li>Business Clerks will support in securing Charter Bus quotes with an updated Safer Reports for compliance for all field lessons and travel. In cases where another member of campus would like to submit for a Charter Bus quote, they should seek partnership with the Business Clerk to ensure they are meeting the requirements of the request.</li>
 <li>With the support of Administrative Assistants, Business Clerks will support in submitting all fundraising approval forms and maintain cash handler compliance for all sponsors on campus.</li>
 <li>Business Clerks will prep cash and check deposits to avoid suspensions for that corresponding month.</li>
 <li>Visibility and workspace of Business Clerks</li>
 <li>Business Clerks will continue executing and implementing Business Office best practices for their specific campuses. There must be a sufficient work area where the Business Clerk can comfortably work to operate any cash handling and inventory.</li>
 <li>Business Clerks will also require access to storage closets to audit inventory on a bi-monthly basis for all campus supplies and technology and the campus safe.</li>
 <li>Having a space that is visible to all will provide transparency for the Business Clerk and Campus staff.</li>
 <li>Business Clerks will no longer be able to perform campus duties outside the scope of Business Office functions.
 <ul>
 <li>A Business Clerk must be available to meet deadlines and timelines set by Business Office. (APB, textbook orders, BOY/EOY Checklists, receiving, contracts)</li>
 <li>If an emergency happens, a Business Clerk must be available to attend to the matter for resolution. Such examples are receiving, securing field lesson transportation, or lodging due to unforeseen changes.</li>
 <li>Business Clerks may visit different sites within their region to support in processes, act as an administrator for multiple sites, or support to temporarily fill an unforeseen vacancy.</li>
 </ul></li>
 <li>Business Clerks are the only personnel allowed on campus with access to certain systems that are used to support, submit, and track Business Office processes. This means no other personnel on campus can provide support or coverage for a Business Clerk and therefore, the Business Clerk must be available at all times.</li>
 <li>Business Clerks will not be approved for overtime for work not core to role.</li>
 </ul>
 
 What You Bring – Competencies
 
 Knowledge and Skills:
 <ul>
 <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li>
 <li>Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.</li>
 <li>Knowledge of educational processes and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.</li>
 <li>Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.</li>
 <li>Proficient in using financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.</li>
 <li>Excellent customer service and communication skills.</li>
 </ul>
 
 We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:
 <ul>
 <li>Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college</li>
 <li>Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them</li>
 <li>Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly</li>
 <li>Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes</li>
 <li>Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change</li>
 <li>Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization</li>
 <li>Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes</li>
 <li>We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students</li>
 </ul>
 
 About IDEA Public Schools
 
 At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
 
 IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News &amp; World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.
 
 When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.
 
 At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
 
 To Apply
 
 Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
</div>


 Description 
 Role Mission: Business Clerks act as finance liaison from the Business Office department to the campus staff. They assist with campus issues and work on district finance projects and campus initiatives, including presenting budgets, contracts submission, requisitions, inventory of campus supplies and technology, fundraising (SBAA), and support with field lessons. Business Clerks offer expertise, solutions, budget advice to campus partners, and will work hand in hand with campus leaders, administrative assistants, and teachers to support instructional staff and students.
 
  Location: This is a full-time in-person position that reports to an IDEA campus daily
 
 Travel Expectations:
 This role has limited travel expectations that are limited to commuting to the Regional Office or a neighboring campus for department trainings, meetings and workshops. Out of region travel is expected for Summer Trainings that are mandatory for the entire Department.
 
  What We Offer
 
  Compensation:
 
 
  Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $17.44 for 0 years of experience and $21.80
  This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
 
 
  Other Benefits:
 We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
 
 
  Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
  Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
  Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
 
 
  Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
 
  What You’ll Do – Accountabilities
 
  In this role you will:
 Business Clerks provide and maintain a financial skillset to be utilized on the support and management of finances 100% of the time at the campus level. Their role is to ensure all the systems and procedures for the campus are being executed with fidelity to meet budget targets, procurement timelines, and compliance. This requires a specific skillset and access to systems that will allow for the implementation and support of campus administrative staff and instructional staff with our financial policies.
 
  Required experience:
 
  Education: HS Diploma or GED Required, Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
  Experience: 2+ years experience at a school system or nonprofit; experience managing cross-functional projects and finances in a large, mission-driven organization
  Experience working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
 
 
  Expectations:
 
  Emails and Teams messages are responded to in a timely manner (48 hours)
  Submissions of forms are completed accurately and on time (Requisitions, contracts, other approval forms)
  Campus support to staff and students
  Monday – Friday from 8AM – 5PM is the standard work schedule for a Business Clerk. The Business Clerk schedule will be unique to the Business Clerk and the campus. The Regional Manager will be responsible for providing the Business Clerk schedule to campuses to ensure alignment.
  Will participate in Campus Operating Mechanisms (weekly/biweekly check-in, tactical, EOD updates).
  Will provide support and potential solutions that meet IDEA Business Office policies in emergency situations.
 
 
 Non-Negotiables:
 
  Business Clerks and campus leadership should adhere to escalating matters to the Regional Manager. If the situation needs to be escalated further, the Regional Manager will escalate to the Assistant Director and/or Director.
  Business Clerks must be included with procurement, fundraising, and field lesson decisions.
  Business Clerks will submit Contract Requests in the Contracts Module with collected supporting documentation from campus lead team members or the Administrative Assistant. In cases where another member of campus would like to submit a Contract Request, they should seek partnership with the Business Clerk to ensure they are meeting the requirements of the request.
  Business Clerks will support in securing Charter Bus quotes with an updated Safer Reports for compliance for all field lessons and travel. In cases where another member of campus would like to submit for a Charter Bus quote, they should seek partnership with the Business Clerk to ensure they are meeting the requirements of the request.
  With the support of Administrative Assistants, Business Clerks will support in submitting all fundraising approval forms and maintain cash handler compliance for all sponsors on campus.
  Business Clerks will prep cash and check deposits to avoid suspensions for that corresponding month.
  Visibility and workspace of Business Clerks
  Business Clerks will continue executing and implementing Business Office best practices for their specific campuses. There must be a sufficient work area where the Business Clerk can comfortably work to operate any cash handling and inventory.
  Business Clerks will also require access to storage closets to audit inventory on a bi-monthly basis for all campus supplies and technology and the campus safe.
  Having a space that is visible to all will provide transparency for the Business Clerk and Campus staff.
  Business Clerks will no longer be able to perform campus duties outside the scope of Business Office functions.
   
    A Business Clerk must be available to meet deadlines and timelines set by Business Office. (APB, textbook orders, BOY/EOY Checklists, receiving, contracts)
    If an emergency happens, a Business Clerk must be available to attend to the matter for resolution. Such examples are receiving, securing field lesson transportation, or lodging due to unforeseen changes.
    Business Clerks may visit different sites within their region to support in processes, act as an administrator for multiple sites, or support to temporarily fill an unforeseen vacancy.
   
  Business Clerks are the only personnel allowed on campus with access to certain systems that are used to support, submit, and track Business Office processes. This means no other personnel on campus can provide support or coverage for a Business Clerk and therefore, the Business Clerk must be available at all times.
  Business Clerks will not be approved for overtime for work not core to role.
 
 
  What You Bring – Competencies
 
  Knowledge and Skills:
 
  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  Knowledge of educational processes and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
  Proficient in using financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  Excellent customer service and communication skills.
 
 
  We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:
 
  Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college
  Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
  Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
  Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes
  Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
  Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
  Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes
  We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students
 
 
  About IDEA Public Schools
 
  At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
 
  IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.
 
  When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.
 
  At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
 
  To Apply
 
  Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.



Business Clerk - IDEA Lower Rio Grande Valley (Immediate Opening) - IDEA Public Schools

Business Clerk - IDEA Lower Rio Grande Valley (Immediate Opening)

You should have a Bachelor's Degree preferred, 5+ years of experience (HR or public school preferred), strong Excel, PowerPoint, Word skills, and the ability to lift 5 lbs. Some travel may be needed.

You will manage cross-functional HR projects, facilitate communication, analyze data trends, document meetings, and ensure timely follow-ups to support strategic goals and improve collaboration.

Business, Operations & Strategy

Austin

El Paso

Houston

Odessa

San Antonio

<div>
 Description 
 Program Project Manager – Human Resources
 
 Mission:
 The Project Manager (HR) serves as an expert in being the central point of coordination for HR operations, ensuring seamless communication and alignment across the HR team and other departments. As a national team member, the Project Manager (HR) will play a key role in shaping HR strategy, tracking progress, and ensuring that all initiatives align with IDEA’s objectives. The ability to manage multiple projects, provide strategic insights, and maintain high-quality standards will be essential to the success of the human resources functions.
 
 Supervisory Responsibilities:
 <ul>
 <li>No Supervisor Responsibilities</li>
 </ul>
 
 Location:
 National role: This is a full-time remote position based in Texas with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.
 Travel Expectations:
 <ul>
 <li>Up to 20% of the time during the busiest parts of the year</li>
 </ul>
 
 What You’ll Do – Accountabilities
 
 Essential Duties: 
 
 <ul>
 <li>Responsible for the success of assigned cross-functional projects that support planning and research efforts</li>
 <li>Create and maintain operating mechanisms with Director of HR Business Partnerships so that the collaboration with HR and other departments serves the business needs.</li>
 <li>Consistently communicate and redirect HR team to upcoming priorities and follow-ups (strategy meetings, step-backs, etc.)</li>
 <li>Manage the tracking of HR-related activities, analyze data trends and gaps, and offer ad hoc reports to support department initiatives, objectives, and strategies.</li>
 <li>Plan, manage, monitor, and control HR projects with the right tools and methodologies to ensure efficient and effective project management.</li>
 <li>Assist with the development and revision of project documents, status updates, communications, testing, and implementation efforts</li>
 <li>Coordinate and facilitate weekly group meetings and ad hoc project meetings; document and share agendas and minutes.</li>
 </ul>
 
 Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
 
 <div>
 <ul>
 <li> Collect all relevant data from various sources on HR and elsewhere to present in clear and concise visualization templates for analysis.</li>
 <li>Ensure strong operating mechanisms and follow-up between and among cross-functional departments</li>
 <li>Ensure all communication to key constituents around expectations, deadlines, and deliverables is clear and on time</li>
 <li>Work with other department teams to coordinate cross-collaboration on events and projects, ensuring timely follow-up, anticipating needs, and resolving problems</li>
 <li>Manage operating calendar, document archives, and processes database.</li>
 <li>Participate in operating mechanisms for cross-functional teams to facilitate communication: check-ins/business partnership meetings.</li>
 <li>Review and revise data visualization and reporting across HR to ensure data analysis offers clear and compelling insights for effective decision-making</li>
 <li>Assist with defining the HR strategic direction and creating plans to achieve business objectives</li>
 <li>Diligently track project progress of business functions and provide updates and plans to leaders to ensure goal completion.</li>
 </ul>
 </div>
 
 Knowledge and Skills – Competencies 
 
 <ul>
 <li>Make Sound Decisions: This individual is able to gather relevant information, consider various options, and make choices that are in line with their current responsibilities and the team’s goals.</li>
 <li>Manage Work and Teams: This individual is able to gather relevant information, consider various options, and make choices that are in line with their current responsibilities and the team’s goals.</li>
 <li>Grow Self and Others: This individual is able to gather relevant information, consider various options, and make choices that are in line with their current responsibilities and the team’s goals.</li>
 <li>Build Trust and Psychological Safety: This individual is able to gather relevant information, consider various options, and make choices that are in line with their current responsibilities and the team’s goals.</li>
 <li>Communicate Deliberately: This individual is able to gather relevant information, consider various options, and make choices that are in line with their current responsibilities and the team’s goals.</li>
 </ul>
 
 Additional Skills:
 <ul>
 <li>Great interpersonal skills and experience developing connections within the HR team and with business associates.</li>
 <li>Ability to analyze data, identify trends/priorities, as well as, strategies and next steps</li>
 <li>Ability to manage many projects at one and the same time, adapt to changes, and handle demands.</li>
 <li>Accurate in monitoring work to ensure quality.</li>
 <li>Experience in integrating and doing communication and change management aspects of projects</li>
 <li>Experience applying analytical and process driven HR practices</li>
 <li>Experience providing exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders</li>
 <li>Experience applying strategic thinking in all experiences and then working in a hands-on fashion to accomplish multiple goals / focus on priorities</li>
 <li>Experience in project management with a vision for how evidence can be used to effectively drive decisions in high stake environments</li>
 </ul>
 Required experience:
 <ul>
 <li>Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred</li>
 <li>Experience: 5+ years of professional work experience; experience in human resources and/or a public-school setting is strongly preferred</li>
 <li>High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required</li>
 </ul>
 Physical Requirements:
 <ul>
 <li>This position is primarily a sedentary position.</li>
 <li>Some travel may be required.</li>
 <li>Must be able to lift 5 lbs.</li>
 </ul>
 
 What We Offer:
 
 Compensation &amp; Benefits:
 Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $61,600 and $71,100, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
 
 Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.
 
 <ul>
 <li> IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.</li>
 </ul>
 
 Application process:
 Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
 
 Learn more about IDEA
 At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
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 Description 
 Program Project Manager – Human Resources
 
  Mission:
 The Project Manager (HR) serves as an expert in being the central point of coordination for HR operations, ensuring seamless communication and alignment across the HR team and other departments. As a national team member, the Project Manager (HR) will play a key role in shaping HR strategy, tracking progress, and ensuring that all initiatives align with IDEA’s objectives. The ability to manage multiple projects, provide strategic insights, and maintain high-quality standards will be essential to the success of the human resources functions.
 
  Supervisory Responsibilities:
 
  No Supervisor Responsibilities
 
 
  Location:
 National role: This is a full-time remote position based in Texas with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.
 Travel Expectations:
 
  Up to 20% of the time during the busiest parts of the year
 
 
  What You’ll Do – Accountabilities
 
  Essential Duties:
 
 
  Responsible for the success of assigned cross-functional projects that support planning and research efforts
  Create and maintain operating mechanisms with Director of HR Business Partnerships so that the collaboration with HR and other departments serves the business needs.
  Consistently communicate and redirect HR team to upcoming priorities and follow-ups (strategy meetings, step-backs, etc.)
  Manage the tracking of HR-related activities, analyze data trends and gaps, and offer ad hoc reports to support department initiatives, objectives, and strategies.
  Plan, manage, monitor, and control HR projects with the right tools and methodologies to ensure efficient and effective project management.
  Assist with the development and revision of project documents, status updates, communications, testing, and implementation efforts
  Coordinate and facilitate weekly group meetings and ad hoc project meetings; document and share agendas and minutes.
 
 
  Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
 
 
  
    Collect all relevant data from various sources on HR and elsewhere to present in clear and concise visualization templates for analysis.
   Ensure strong operating mechanisms and follow-up between and among cross-functional departments
   Ensure all communication to key constituents around expectations, deadlines, and deliverables is clear and on time
   Work with other department teams to coordinate cross-collaboration on events and projects, ensuring timely follow-up, anticipating needs, and resolving problems
   Manage operating calendar, document archives, and processes database.
   Participate in operating mechanisms for cross-functional teams to facilitate communication: check-ins/business partnership meetings.
   Review and revise data visualization and reporting across HR to ensure data analysis offers clear and compelling insights for effective decision-making
   Assist with defining the HR strategic direction and creating plans to achieve business objectives
   Diligently track project progress of business functions and provide updates and plans to leaders to ensure goal completion.
  
 
 
  Knowledge and Skills – Competencies
 
 
  Make Sound Decisions: This individual is able to gather relevant information, consider various options, and make choices that are in line with their current responsibilities and the team’s goals.
  Manage Work and Teams: This individual is able to gather relevant information, consider various options, and make choices that are in line with their current responsibilities and the team’s goals.
  Grow Self and Others: This individual is able to gather relevant information, consider various options, and make choices that are in line with their current responsibilities and the team’s goals.
  Build Trust and Psychological Safety: This individual is able to gather relevant information, consider various options, and make choices that are in line with their current responsibilities and the team’s goals.
  Communicate Deliberately: This individual is able to gather relevant information, consider various options, and make choices that are in line with their current responsibilities and the team’s goals.
 
 
  Additional Skills:
 
  Great interpersonal skills and experience developing connections within the HR team and with business associates.
  Ability to analyze data, identify trends/priorities, as well as, strategies and next steps
  Ability to manage many projects at one and the same time, adapt to changes, and handle demands.
  Accurate in monitoring work to ensure quality.
  Experience in integrating and doing communication and change management aspects of projects
  Experience applying analytical and process driven HR practices
  Experience providing exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders
  Experience applying strategic thinking in all experiences and then working in a hands-on fashion to accomplish multiple goals / focus on priorities
  Experience in project management with a vision for how evidence can be used to effectively drive decisions in high stake environments
 
  Required experience:
 
  Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  Experience: 5+ years of professional work experience; experience in human resources and/or a public-school setting is strongly preferred
  High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required
 
  Physical Requirements:
 
  This position is primarily a sedentary position.
  Some travel may be required.
  Must be able to lift 5 lbs.
 
 
  What We Offer:
 
  Compensation & Benefits:
 Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $61,600 and $71,100, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
 
  Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.
 
 
   IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
 
 
  Application process:
 Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
 
  Learn more about IDEA
 At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values



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