Upper School Operations Manager

National Cathedral School announces a search for an Upper School Operations Manager to begin mid to late April 2024. This 12-month, full-time position supports the Head of Upper School and the Dean of Students in the day-to-day logistics of the Division. We seek a dynamic and energetic individual to support the upper school community in running smoothly and efficiently. Below are the major responsibilities and important qualities of a highly qualified applicant.  

Responsibilities: 

• Manage the Daily Calendar for the Head of Upper School 
• Process billing and reimbursements. 
• Manage special projects for the Office. 
• Manage supply availability for the Office and the Hearst Faculty/Staff Workroom 
• Collect & submit information for the weekly bulletin. 
• Manage Files for the Head of Upper School 
• Answer phones and direct inquiries to the correct party. 
• Answer student, faculty, and parent questions. 
• Manage the Parking Pass Process in partnership with Business Office 
• Manage the DC Metro/Bus voucher program. 
• Schedule all Dean, Student Life and Student Success meetings 
• Manage & report upper school attendance. 
• Work collaboratively with Crisis Team leaders to support and prepare for fire (& other) drills. 
• Work with the Director of Parent Engagement to schedule PA representative meetings. 
• Schedule Curriculum Committee Meetings 
• Schedule meetings with all direct reports (Director of College Guidance, Library, Registrar and Nurses) 
• Manage US Head evaluation schedule. 

• Support the Dean of Students in organizing student programming & special projects. 
• Ordering catering for meetings and events 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualities: 

• Superior organizational skills. 
• Displays initiative and anticipates needs of US Head and Office. 
• Ability to work independently. 
• Ability to pivot in fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once. 
• Works well collaboratively and in team environment. 
• Ability to respond professionally and calmly in crisis and high-pressure moments. 
• Embraces the joys and challenges of working with adolescents in grades 9-12. 

NCS is committed to leadership in multicultural education and a culturally diverse faculty and staff. The school therefore seeks applications from candidates who will contribute to an atmosphere in which all are valued and supported.   

Interested candidates should send an electronic application that includes a brief cover letter, résumé and the names and contact information of three to five references. Please submit these materials as one combined attachment, in Word or pdf format, with “US Operations Manager” in the subject line to: NCSemployment@cathedral.org.