Central Office Operations Coordinator
The Network Operations Coordinator (posted as Central Office Operations Coordinator) is a vital member of DREAM’s Network Operations team, responsible for ensuring that DREAM’s network office spaces are functional, organized, and welcoming. Working primarily out of our East Harlem campus, with support required at times at our Highbridge, and Mott Haven campuses, and reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role provides essential support in space management, inventory management, and front desk and administrative operations. The Network Operations Coordinator ensures that all staff, families, and guests experience a professional, service-oriented environment while maintaining DREAM’s standards of operational excellence. This individual will also play a key role in maintaining inventory systems, supporting events, and ensuring that office spaces reflect DREAM’s culture and values.
Responsibilities
Space and Facilities Management
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Oversee the daily maintenance, organization, and cleanliness of DREAM’s network office spaces.
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Coordinate with the Regional Operations Manager and Facilities team to ensure timely completion of work orders and maintenance requests.
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Manage the office reservation system, ensuring efficient use of conference rooms and shared spaces.
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Support set-up and breakdown of internal events and meetings, ensuring all logistical needs (furniture, A/V, signage, refreshments) are met.
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Ensure all common areas, including reception, break rooms, and shared workspaces, consistently reflect DREAM’s professional and welcoming environment.
Inventory Management
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Maintain accurate inventory of office and common area supplies; reorder items as needed to ensure stock levels meet staff needs.
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Oversee supply storage and organization systems, ensuring accessibility and accountability.
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Track and record supply orders and deliveries, ensuring alignment with DREAM’s procurement processes.
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Partner with the Regional Operations Manager to forecast supply needs and manage cost-effective purchasing.
Administrative Management
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Serve as the first point of contact for all visitors, staff, and families at the network office, providing exceptional customer service.
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Manage phone and email inquiries, directing calls and messages appropriately.
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Receive, log, and distribute mail, packages, and deliveries in coordination with network office staff.
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Support administrative functions, including scheduling, copying, filing, and basic data entry.
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Assist with invoice preparation, vendor communications, and other administrative tasks as assigned.
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Ensure a consistent front desk presence during designated hours and manage coverage schedules as needed.
Event and Meeting Support
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Provide logistical support for network-wide meetings, trainings, and special events, including setup, materials preparation, and hospitality.
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Maintain and prepare meeting spaces, ensuring technology and supplies are ready for use.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate’s degree or equivalent experience accepted.
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At least 2 years of experience in office coordination, facilities management, or administrative support (education or nonprofit environment preferred);
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to interact with staff, families, and external partners professionally;
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Bilingual in Spanish/English, preferred;
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Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously;
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Positive, solutions-oriented mindset with a strong customer service focus;.
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Dependable, punctual, and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment;
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Ability to provide occasional after-hours or weekend support for events or urgent operational needs;
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Strong commitment to customer service and understanding of the importance of administrative functions to the organization's mission;
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Outstanding dependability, with a commitment to being on-time and prepared;
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Collaborative team-player;
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Solid oral and written communication skills;
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“Whatever it takes” attitude and a willingness to change priorities at a moment’s notice;
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Strong computer skills, including a high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
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Deep embodiment of DREAM’s organizational values of teamwork, diversity, integrity and fun.
Working Expectations
- This role requires on-site work 5 days a week in person, primarily out of our East Harlem location, but also rotating between our schools in the South Bronx as needed.
Benefits
- Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;
- The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs;
- Dental and vision plans;
- Disability benefits;
- Life insurance;
- Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;
- Flexible spending account options;
- Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
- Fitness and entertainment discounts;
- A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure;
- Referral, performance, and tenure milestone bonuses;
- Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program;
- Tuition reimbursement support;
- Access to a professional development fund;
- School-based 12-month employees have approximately 48 days off throughout the school year including holidays, school breaks, personal days, and wellness days.
- Benefits are subject to change.
Compensation
As published by lever · 23 questions · 4 written answers
Basics
Resume/CV, Full name, Pronouns, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Other website
Short answers (8)
- Please share your full legal FIRST name, as it appears on official documents (e.g., government-issued ID, social security card, passport)
- Please share your full legal LAST name, as it appears on official documents (e.g., government-issued ID, social security card, passport)
- What is your preferred FIRST name? (name you wish to be called and to appear on all non-legal documents)
- What is your preferred LAST name? (name you wish to be called and to appear on all non-legal documents)
- Do you have any immediate family members or persons with whom you have a close personal relationship who are employed by DREAM? Immediate family includes: spouse, parent, child, sibling, in-law, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandparent, grandchild, and members of the household. Please write in the name(s) of the person(s) or N/A if this does not apply.
- If you were referred to DREAM, please provide the name of the person who referred you: optional
- If the person who referred you is not a DREAM employee, please provide their email address or contact information: optional
- Other optional
Pick from a list (11)
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Do you now (or will you in the future) require DREAM to sponsor an employment visa (e.g., H-1B)?
- Are you currently or have you ever been a DREAM employee? optional
- Are you a DREAM Legend? (You are a Legend if you are a past participant of a DREAM/Harlem RBI program, or a graduate of DREAM Charter Middle School or DREAM Charter High School)
- Were you referred by someone for this role? optional
- Please select the role that best describes the person who referred you to DREAM. optional
- How did you hear about DREAM?
- Will you have a High School Diploma or Equivalent by the start date for this role?
- DREAM embraces the responsible use of AI to enhance work and learning. Candidates are welcome to use AI to support their applications, however, we've noticed an increase in AI-generated responses that provide little insight into one’s candidacy. We encourage you to ensure your responses communicate your own voice, specific experiences, and unique perspectives. optional
- Check this box to affirm that all information included in this application is accurate. optional
- We may text you with updates about your application, like your offer letter.
Written answers (4)
- DREAM’s mission is to level the playing field by providing resources and empowering all children to recognize their potential and realize their dreams. Please describe your interest working in support of this mission and children from underserved communities.
- Tell me about a time when you received significant constructive feedback. What was the feedback, and how did you respond?
- Describe a time when you had to coordinate multiple operational priorities at once. How did you stay organized, communicate with others, and ensure everything was completed to a high standard?
- This role requires being consistently prepared, service-oriented, and ready to adjust quickly when priorities shift. Tell us about a time when you anticipated a team or office need before being asked. What did you do, who did you collaborate with, and what was the impact?