Director of School Operations

We anticipate beginning interviews in mid-to-late January 2026 and the full process concluding by March 2026, with July 2026 start dates. Applications received after January will be considered on a rolling, and as-needed basis.

Role Overview:

The Director of School Operations (DSO) is the leader of operations. The DSO manages and is responsible for all non-instructional systems and staff in the building. The DSO Fellowship prepares operations leaders to step into the Director of School Operations role. In addition to working with a current Director of School Operations, Fellows get support through weekly professional development and support from regional operations leads.

The core components of the role(s) are:

• People Management
  • Manage the school operations staff and all other school support workers on the operations team
  • Implement and execute a performance management system for direct reports
  • Conduct weekly individual meetings and team meetings
  • Provide professional development
• Finance and Purchasing
  • Support management of the school’s budget
  • Oversee purchasing for the school
• Academic Support Operations
  • Manage the operational logistics of all student test administration and other academic operational systems, in coordination with school leadership and/or teaching staff
• Student Recruitment / Enrollment
  • Ensure the school meets annual enrollment targets by backwards planning from target enrollment numbers and dates
  • Plan events and outreach to families
  • Establish partnerships with local businesses and organizations
• Technology
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of school-based technology projects by ensuring that school leaders, students, and staff have access to the technology they need
  • Plan any technology-related enhancements or additional purchases for the subsequent school year
• Facilities
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of facilities and maintain a beautiful school
• Vendor Management
  • Procure and manage all vendors needed for the smooth and successful operation of the facility, including contractors, service providers, and maintenance workers
• Nutrition Program
  • Manage partnership with Food Service Management Company to ensure the meal program meets the school’s expectations
• Compliance
  • Ensure school-wide compliance with health and safety laws
  • Ensure onboarding requirements for new staff members are completed
  • Comply with any city and state education mandates
  • Comply with all federal and state workplace regulations
• School Operations
  • Ensure the day-to-day school operating systems run smoothly and efficiently, including front office systems, transportation, routines, transitions, arrival, dismissal, and attendance