Job Description

Background of the Organization

Ambition Preparatory Charter School is deeply committed to ensuring that every student in grades K-8 receives the high-quality education they deserve. Our mission is to provide students with the academic skills and self-discipline needed for college and life success through high-quality instruction, intensive academic supports, and hard work. We are a new college preparatory elementary and middle school serving the students of Jackson, MS.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Business Associate (Finance & Operations) is responsible for the daily accounts payable, purchasing, and general school operations and compliance tasks. S/he will cultivate sharing and collaboration within the community and work to build a scalable and efficient finance/operational infrastructure, providing exceptional service and support to our school, ensuring their continued fiscal/operational success, and working to support the school’s mission and our high expectations for all.

Responsibilities of the Finance Associate include, but are not limited to:

Payables & Receivables:

• Works with the business team to facilitate purchases while ensuring cost-savings, abiding by internal, state, and federal purchasing laws.
• Reconcile credit/debit purchases and accounts receivable
• Generate and distribute Purchase Orders
• Input data into accounting and information systems

Business Operations:

• Work alongside our finance and operations team to drive annual priorities for the School
• Manage Monday/resources for the school finance/ops team
• Purchase school supplies/resources in compliance with fiscal procedures
• Ensure the school is adequately stocked with supplies and resources
• Obtain quotes for purchases
• Support with coordination of logistics and execution of several schoolwide operations, such as food service, transportation, technology, facilities, events, etc.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Fiscal Compliance:

• Ensures Food Service compliance and claims in accordance with the National School Lunch Reimbursement Program (NSLP) requirements
• Support with fiscal compliance, grant compliance, and state/federal reporting.

Desired and Required Characteristics

• Unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission, students, families, and community is non-negotiable
• The belief that all students can learn at a high level, regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status
• Ability to multi-task and work with an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment
• Team player: demonstrates maturity, growth mindset, strong work ethic, follow-through, and flexibility
• Ability to take constructive feedback and quickly incorporate feedback
• Ability to multitask effectively and complete assignments with a strong sense of urgency.

Desired and Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in management or operations.
• Background check passed, required.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Docusign, and Adobe Pro,
• Experience in working with teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes
• Strong written and oral communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing teams and delivering professional development

Compensation: Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers a competitive hourly range commensurate with experience. Ambition Preparatory Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy or veteran status.

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Ambition Prep reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs.