Director of Operations

Director of Operations - January 2026 Start

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Under the direction of the principal and/or Regional Director of Operations, the Director of Operations will play a critical part of the leadership team at the school. S/he will be responsible for all matters of school operations and administration that do not directly relate to instruction and student behavior. The Director of Operations is the primary driver of policy implementation, financial analysis, and systems development within the school.

• Work with Open Sky and the Regional Team to oversee the purchase and maintenance of technology equipment and infrastructure, implementation of technology training, and management of technology consulting relationships
• Monitor, submit, and organize all invoices and packing slips for incoming and outgoing deliveries
• Lead the planning and coordination of logistics for student transportation, if applicable
• Help to plan, prepare, and coordinate school events and activities as needed
• Ensure the school facility and grounds are well‑maintained and manage the timely resolution of all related issues
• Ensure the smooth operation of the main office including mailings, attendance reporting, office machine maintenance, etc.
• Ensure school‑wide compliance with health and safety laws, Department of Instruction or Education mandates, and all federal and state workplace regulations in partnership with Human Resources
• Complete all compliance information for food and transportation if applicable, including collection of free and reduced lunch information to determine family eligibility
• Lead the implementation of the K4 Outreach program
• Manage and use of marketing budget; purchase of swag, event fund usage, incentives, etc.

• Review all applications that come into OAS for accuracy and contact parents for documentation, then submit all paperwork to the REM for review
• Support the execution of the OLR process; ensuring that all are received within the required time frame
• Lead school tours
• Accurately track enrollment progress
• Participate in weekly check‑ins with principal and key stakeholders
• Analyze past data, set progressive enrollment goals, and plan to reach said goals
• Provide regular updates and communications to school principals and stakeholders
• Understand data, forecast, and prepare information for school check‑ins
• Lead the re‑enrollment process at school through implementing the network re‑enrollment process
• Plan, coordinate, and execute:
  • Parent‑Teacher Conference re‑enrollment event, including set up and training of staff
  • Re‑enrollment Breakfast event
• Find ways to connect with difficult‑to‑reach parents
• Reconcile in‑year leavers with re‑enroll list through the remainder of the year

• Collaborate with REM to strategically develop a map of daycares, community centers/organizations, businesses, and churches that would target our market
• Visit the above‑mentioned locations to deliver flyers, build relationships, and schedule times to table at their location
• Coordinate with the Principal to schedule and organize canvassing efforts
• Attend community outreach events
• Lead school summer engagement events

• Partner with the Principal to manage the school budget process including annual budget development and ongoing budget management
• Review and approve all school‑related invoices within Blackbaud expense management
• Ensure proper internal control of organization’s assets and assist Open Sky Finance Team with internal/external audits
• Generate operating and financial reports in relation to school performance for review with the school leader and the Open Sky Finance Team
• Work with Open Sky Human Resources and appropriate school‑based staff to maintain, update, and communicate the Employee Handbook
• Ensure applicable hourly employee timecards are accurate and submitted to Payroll in a timely manner
• Track staff attendance including sick and personal days

• Support new student enrollment by coordinating open houses, school events, and supporting the regional enrollment team as…