As the Operations Manager and Family Engagement Coordinator, my main role is to ensure that our students have the possibility of going to school. I support the families and do a lot of follows ups to make sure that students are applying to DACA.
CAREER
General and Operations Managers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$103,650
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+5.8% (as fast as the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's degree
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What General and Operations Managers Do
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
Other Job Titles General and Operations Managers May Have
Business Manager, General Manager (GM), Operations Director, Operations Manager, Plant Superintendent, Store Manager
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
I collaborate with my teams, peers, and leaders from across the organization. I am energized when I get to exercise my creative thinking skills to solve complex business problems. I love Operations because it affords me the opportunity to support the entire organization in different ways - it allows me to be the jack of all trades, influence our business plans, and lead the industry.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
- Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
- Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
- Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
- Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits.
Education
Level of Education Attained by General and Operations Managers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (33%)
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Bachelor's degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Be passionate about helping students and be willing to share your experiences in order to guide them on their path. Have a good work ethic.
Think of failures as learning moments. Always take a bad situation and figure out how to make it better next time. Allow any negativity empower you.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
Middle School Students
To always work hard, always give 100% of what they can give. Also, to work on your problem solving skills, since it would be very useful in the future.
High School Students
College Students
Everyone
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