Associate, Renovations & Facilities

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Role Overview

Success Academy is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate to join our Renovations and Facilities Team. This individual will be a critical support player, ensuring the smooth operation and strategic planning of our school facilities. The ideal candidate is a proactive "go-getter" who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a keen eye for detail, and is eager to learn and contribute quickly.

Key Responsibilities

As an Associate, Renovations & Facilities, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Project Coordination Support: Assist in the coordination and tracking of various renovation projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.

• Permit Management: Support the application, tracking, and management of necessary permits for construction, renovation, and facilities-related activities.

• Annual C/E (Custodial Engineer) Ratings: Aid in the collection and organization of documentation required for annual building compliance and safety ratings.

• Election Cycle Space Planning: Provide logistical and planning support for optimizing school spaces during election cycles or other large-scale events that impact facility usage.

• Facilities Issue Triaging: Serve as a point of contact for incoming facilities issues, triaging requests, and coordinating with relevant teams for swift resolution.

• Vendor and Stakeholder Communication: Assist in maintaining effective communication with external vendors, contractors, and internal school staff regarding facilities matters.

• Data Management & Reporting: Maintain organized records, update databases, and prepare reports related to facilities operations and project progress.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for streamlining facilities processes and contribute to developing more efficient workflows.

• General Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Facilities and Renovations teams as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of professional experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably with exposure to operations, project coordination, or administrative support roles.

• Proactive & Adaptable: A "go-getter" who is not afraid to jump in, learn new things quickly, and thrive in an environment where priorities can shift rapidly. Able to adapt and pivot quickly in a changing landscape.

• High Standards: Demonstrates a high excellence bar for self and others, maintaining consistently high standards for the quality of work product.

• Detail-Oriented & Analytical: Possesses exceptional attention to detail and strong critical thinking skills, able to analyze information and identify solutions.

• Strategic Thinker: Is a strategic thinker who can translate vision into actionable steps and contribute to broader team goals.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders.

• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously and meeting deadlines.

• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and comfortable learning new software or tools quickly.

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

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