Director of Operations

Director Of Operations

Reporting directly to the Head of School, the Director of Operations owns the operational infrastructure that allows Hadar's faculty and leadership to focus on students, families, and academic excellence. This person will bring order without bureaucracy, build systems without losing flexibility, and continuously look for better ways to run the school. The Director of Operations will be expected to understand the details, anticipate risks, exercise sound judgment, and independently move work forward while knowing when a decision should be elevated to the Head of School.

• Own the school's day-to-day operational infrastructure and identify opportunities to make systems more efficient, reliable, and scalable.
• Build, document, and continuously improve processes as the school grows.
• Maintain clear operational calendars, trackers, deadlines, and accountability systems so important requirements do not fall through the cracks.
• Identify emerging operational needs and proactively recommend solutions rather than waiting for direction.
• Serve as the primary operational partner to the Head of School, helping translate priorities into executable plans.
• Prepare operational information, reporting, and documentation for school leadership and the Board as needed.
• Manage relationships with outside vendors and service providers, ensuring Hadar receives strong service and appropriate value.
• Step into unexpected challenges with calm, resourcefulness, discretion, and a bias toward solving the problem.

Compliance, Risk & School Administration

• Maintain a comprehensive system for tracking school compliance requirements throughout the year.
• Monitor applicable state, local, federal, accreditation, and school-specific requirements and ensure deadlines and documentation are addressed.
• Manage required background checks, employee documentation, training records, student records, waivers, and other compliance materials.
• Coordinate required student health screenings and other recurring school requirements.
• Ensure staff understand and follow school policies and procedures.
• Support accreditation applications, reporting, and ongoing requirements.
• Work with appropriate legal, HR, insurance, and compliance partners when specialized expertise is needed.
• Maintain organized, secure, and accessible school records with appropriate safeguards for confidential information.
• Support emergency preparedness, safety procedures, drills, and documentation.

Technology & Data Systems

• Serve as the internal owner of Hadar's core administrative systems, including FACTS School Management Software and Google Workspace.
• Continuously improve workflows for enrollment, student records, forms, family communications, and other administrative processes.
• Coordinate with IT vendors to resolve issues involving devices, printers, Wi-Fi, testing platforms, staff laptops, and other school technology.
• Ensure teachers and staff have the training and tools necessary to use school systems effectively.
• Coordinate the technology required for standardized testing.
• Manage software subscriptions and evaluate whether technology is actually solving the problem it was purchased to solve.
• Help establish responsible practices for the use of emerging technologies, including AI, consistent with school policies and expectations.
• Maintain the Hadar Academy website in coordination with outside partners as needed.

Facilities, Safety, and Transportation

• Manage the school's relationship with its campus landlord and coordinate facility needs, repairs, access, and safety matters.
• Ensure operational compliance with applicable building and safety requirements.
• Coordinate emergency procedures and drills with the landlord and security partners.
• Maintain an…