Operations Coordinator

At BASIS Independent Schools, we believe students are capable of more than they can imagine, and that the most powerful education inspires them to think for themselves. With expert teachers, a thoughtfully designed curriculum, and a warm, welcoming culture, students grow into fearless and confident thinkers prepared to explore, question, and contribute with purpose. BASIS Independent Schools, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, is a national network of PreK-grade 12 private, secular schools, with 12 schools located in California, New York, Northern Virginia, and Washington State.

BASIS Independent McLean School, a grades Toddler–12 private school, is seeking qualified candidates for an Operations Coordinator! 

BASIS Independent McLean opened in 2016 and sits on an 11-acre campus located in Tysons Corner in Northern Virginia, with convenient access to Washington, D.C. less than 15 miles away. We have been named the #1 Private K-12 School in Virginia for the last three years by Niche, the #1 Best High School for STEM in Virginia, and rank in the Top 20 Best Private K-12 Schools in the country. This recognition highlights the strength and expertise of our faculty, as well as the high academic standards we set for students.  

What We're Looking For  

As the Operations Coordinator, you are responsible for supporting the Operations team on logistics and administrative detail. In this role, you must comfortably wear many hats and embrace the opportunity to grow and expand your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization.  

Your Primary Responsibilities  

• Collaborate with the four main departments (Auxiliary Programs, Facilities, IT, and Front Office) under Operations to assist with their daily objectives  

• Assist with field trip coordination and logistics  

• Oversee fiscal responsibilities for our after-school program known as Late Bird  

• Assist with invoicing non-tuition fees, and answer billing-related questions  

• Oversee lunch service program, and ensure health & safety compliance  

• Oversee school bus daily operations  

• Ordering of supplies, and maintain inventory  

• Receive and distribute shipments/packages  

• Assist with internal events -- ensure proper execution and be on-site when needed  

• Assist with building rentals and being on-site when needed  

• Substitute for front office as necessary  

• Assist with coordination and logistics of after-school clubs and sports (extracurriculars) 

Position Qualifications  

• Have excellent customer service skills  

• Possess superb organizational skills  

• Have excellent communication skills  

• Have a willingness to work as a team and cross-departmentally  

• Have a positive attitude and excitement for work tasks  

• Be detail-oriented  

• Have a growth mindset  

• Have the ability to multi-task  

• Have the ability to give presentations to students/families  

• Have experience working with elementary students  

Additional Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree  

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and a collaborative working style  

• Ability to look at situations from several points of view and creatively problem-solve on the fly  

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed  

• Strong work-ethic and desire to help wherever and whenever needed to make the school successful  

• Must be a self-starter and a supportive team player  

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written  

• Passion for education  

• Microsoft Office (Word, PPT, Excel, Outlook) skills are essential  

• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends  

• Experience with retail or property management preferred  

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.  

Benefits:  

BASIS Independent Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:  

• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience.  

• Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across our network of schools.  

• Retirement options through which eligible participants may receive a 50% Company match for the first 10% of employee earnings deferred.  

• Three PPO medical plans to choose from, as well as dental and vision insurance.  

• An FSA option that allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit.  

• Student tuition remission for your children to attend our schools.  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.