Director of Operations

Job Description
At Uncommon Schools, we know running exceptional schools takes more than great instruction—it also takes exemplary operations! Uncommon Schools' Directors of Operations work passionately to ensure that our faculty maximizes time and energy on student achievement. We design, implement, and refine systems that anticipate the needs of our school community. As service-oriented leaders, we solve problems, share best practices across campuses, and respond to urgent needs. We partner to create an academic and cultural environment which supports our ultimate goal: ensuring that every student will earn a college degree.
As Director of Operations (DOO), you will co-lead a school alongside the Principal, partnering to ensure your students receive an exemplary education. You will be managed by a Regional Superintendent of Operations and will lead a team of operations staff (including but not limited to an Office Manager, Special Projects Coordinator, Nurse, and Custodian). At Uncommon, our DOOs are deeply committed to leading their schools in operations leadership, school culture, and family and community engagement:
Operations Leadership
Leads all aspects of school operations, including facilities, food and transportation services, school schedules, rosters, student information database, visitors, payroll, and benefits;
Manages operations staff and ensures the smooth operation of the main office;
Ensures school-wide compliance with health and safety laws, charter contracts, state education mandates, teacher certification, and federal and state workplace regulations;
Leads student recruitment efforts to ensure fiscal solvency of the school;
Collaborates with the Home Office's Information Technology Team to ensure a fully functioning technology infrastructure;
Creates and oversees the school’s budget, finances, and relationships with outside vendors;
Ability to use data to drive improvements in systems and operations.
School Culture
Builds a joyful and rigorous school culture;
Partners with the Principal to foster consistency in academic and behavioral expectations;
Ensures that traditions and rituals that support the college mission are built and maintained, grade by grade, year to year.
Family & Community Engagement
Communicates regularly with families about their children's performance, school policies, trips, and events;
Builds and fosters relationships with community leaders and organizations, including maintaining a robust database of community organizations.