Reporting to the Principal, the Director of School Operations will serve as a building leader, supporting the Principal with all non-instructional school needs.  They will be responsible for leading all aspects of school operations, including facilities, food and transportation services, student recruitment, school schedules, rosters, student information database, visitors, payroll, and benefits.

This is an exciting opportunity for a team player who enjoys thinking strategically and systematically to lead and continuously improve school operations in a fast-paced environment dedicated to driving excellent student outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage/liaise with food services, IT, facilities, maintenance, nursing & emergency procedures, and security;
• Manage COVID protocols and on-site compliance;
• Oversee student recruitment, enrollment and lottery processes;
• Manage the School Operations team to support in executing operational excellence;
• Liaise with network office staff to effectively oversee assessment, attendance, and school compliance;
• Build and support school systems and routines, including arrival, late pickup, lunch and recess, and processes supporting instruction;
• Support with planning and implementation of team-wide events, including but not limited to professional development sessions, team-building events, and org-wide occasions.
• Collaborate with Directors of School Operations across the organization to build org-wide school operations procedures and practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Minimum three years of school operations experience, preferably with people-management responsibilities;
• Demonstrated project management experience;
• Demonstrated ability to operate with a do-what-it-takes, flexible attitude;
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences (including colleagues, students, and families);
• Ability to lead with a learning and solutions-oriented mindset, and demonstrated ability to persevere through challenges;
• A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.