Democracy Prep Public Schools is a network of free, open-enrollment, high-performing public charter schools committed to preparing students for success in college and a life of active citizenship. Democracy Prep’s DREAM Team of educators and staff currently educates nearly 6,000 scholars in grades K-12 across the country. 

A pioneer in authentic civic education and charter school turnaround, Democracy Prep achieves remarkable academic growth for all students, especially those with special needs. By proving that all students—regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or zip code— can achieve at extremely high academic levels, Democracy Prep seeks to transform not only the lives of our students, but also raise the expectations for public schools across the nation and beyond.

Democracy Prep Public Schools

Operations

Data Specialist to manage data operations for college preparatory schools.

• Perform analysis of programs, project and performance data to support decision making
• Develop reports, dashboard and data visualization tools
• Maintain internal databases and communicate technical issues
• Build strong relationships with staff to support data systems
• Ensure consistent implementation of data systems and procedures
• Monitor and audit data collection processes
• Codify and monitor execution of best practices for data operations
• Create reports for multiple stakeholders on performance and outcomes
• Create and administer survey instruments
• Support Salesforce Operations and Administration
• Create transcripts and support student transcript processes
• Establish systems for management and reporting of key data
• Lead student case management
• Complete college process case management
• Lead alumni case management
• Lead program evaluation
• Support academic data needs
• Support Program Evaluation tasks for CAS programs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Assistant Director - Data and Operations

Manage school operations and support staff, scholars, and families effectively.

• ensure systematic, proactive, and efficient management of operational systems
• support school staff, scholars, and families
• coordinate logistics of school meal service
• manage procurement and inventory of school supplies
• support maintenance of student information databases

Operations Coordinator

Support academic excellence and drive scholar growth across high school classrooms.

• The Academic Team is part of Democracy Prep’s Charter Management Organization and works directly with school leaders and the Academics Team to drive scholar growth and proficiency and ensure that all schools achieve their end-of-year academic goals.
• The role of the High School Director is to support school leaders across the network and members of the CMO Team so that academic instruction and the overall academic experience is excellent in all high school classrooms across Democracy Prep.
• The director works to analyze data across the network to identify key levers that drive excellent academic outcomes and partners with school leaders, curriculum specialists and other key CMO leaders to enact those levers.
• They work to set the vision and improve outcomes for the high school program across the network.

Director of High School Academics

Counselor

Guide scholars through college applications and financial aid processes at Democracy Prep.

• Support scholars through college application process
• Engage families with strategic communications and workshops
• Teach college readiness classes
• Write detailed letters of recommendation
• Manage SAT and ACT registration

College Counselor

Recruitment

• Coordinate enrollment efforts
• Manage, train, and coach central office enrollment and canvassing team
• Assist in preparing for enrollment strategy meetings
• Provide suggestions for professional development
• Serve as a central point of contact for school-based operations teammates
• Support with enrollment events
• Manage application portal and SchoolMint
• Complete other enrollment and marketed related tasks as designated

Student Recruitment and Enrollment Manager

Human Resources

• Lead the development and implementation of strategies to enhance the overall employee experience
• Foster a culture of engagement, growth, and well-being among faculty and staff
• Collaborate with leaders on disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans
• Provide guidance on complex and sensitive employee matters
• Oversee the application, interpretation, and implementation of network policies and procedures
• Conduct exit interviews and annual People Team check-ins with employees

Director of People Experience

Communications

• Manage execution of communication strategy
• Work with internal and external stakeholders
• Supervise Marketing & Communications Team
• Manage internal and external communications
• Oversee website, social media, and crisis communications
• Manage graphics design, video production, and presentations
• Oversee vendor relationships and event execution
• Conduct marketing analysis and prepare reports
• Collaborate on social media and digital marketing campaigns
• Assist in enrollment and recruitment strategies
• Partner with Civics department
• Ensure collaboration between teams

Director of Marketing and Communications

Accountant

• Handle day to day accounting issues like account reconciliation, financial reporting, payroll, and accounts payable
• Support and maintain financial schedules related to revenue recognition, rent, accruals, and more
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow
• Process payroll accurately
• Create financial reports and perform financial analysis
• Work with external auditors for audits
• Support Controller in managing accounting and finance department
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as needed

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