Assistant Dean of Operations

Campus

Location:

Muchin College Prep (60602)

Department:
Leadership

Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 campuses and 1,680 employees serve 12,000 students, 99% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% of whom are from under-resourced communities, and 81% of whom are first‑generation college attendees. Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice‑filled lives.

We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence, supporting more than 31,000 alumni with a 99% acceptance rate and nearly 90% enrollment.

The Assistant Dean of Operations focuses primarily on operational and administrative matters to ensure the school operates efficiently, effectively, and in a fiscally responsible manner. The role involves planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling resources needed to operate the school and supporting the Dean of Operations in managing the budget, the main office team, custodial/technology services, food services, and overall logistics.

• Support compliance with all legal standards (HR, ORBA, IMPACT, STLS, hiring, accurate files, etc.).
• Create work plans to ensure the School Operations Team meets annual, cyclical, and project‑based deadlines.
• Oversee data entry, ensuring integrity and accurate reporting of data.
• Oversee management of the school facility, ensuring its appearance reflects high expectations.
• Oversee the school budget and bookkeeping to align resources with academic priorities.
• Oversee the logistics, planning, and implementation of school events and services for students.
• Manage logistics and execution of student test administration.
• Manage and execute enrollment processes and recruitment.
• Plan and implement the school safety plan.
• Plan staff‑oriented events to increase team cohesiveness and teamwork.
• Assist in development and execution of Summer School logistics.
• Directly supervise and optimize the efficiency of the in‑house sub team.
• Manage community engagement and advocate with parent and community relationships.
• Manage support relationships and arrange visits with donors, elected officials, and other influencers.
• Develop and implement the Noble Parent Advisory Council (PAC).
• Plan and execute report card pick‑up day.
• Support school scheduling.

• High Expectations
  :
  Unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school and college.
• Experience managing people, systems, and/or projects.
• Proven track record of ambitious results.
• Strong evidence of living out Noble’s core values and teamwork.
• Attention to detail and belief that “sweating the small stuff” matters.
• Strategic planning:
  Adept at using data to make decisions through analysis, action planning, and execution.
• Exceptional communication skills with multiple stakeholders (students, staff, parents).
• Flexibility to adapt decisions to ensure equity, thoughtfulness, and outcomes for families and staff.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Eligibility to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Compensation for this position ranges from $67,000 to $82,000 per year, reflecting the average for staff in this role. Factors such as years of experience and skill sets may impact placement within or outside this range. The comprehensive compensation plan includes a competitive benefits package.

Noble is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, making all employment decisions—including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting—without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.