Founding Director of Operations Rochester

Founding Director of Operations [Rochester]

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BRICK (Building Resilient, Intelligent, Creative Kids) is a nonprofit committed to transforming lives through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and careers. Rooted in the strength of Black and Brown communities, we create networks of opportunity that ensure families can thrive. Our work is guided by core values—Identity, Commitment, Curiosity, Achievement, Respect, Empathy, and Community Rootedness—that shape how we serve children and families.

Joining BRICK Networks is a great opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial organization. BRICK offers:

• High support from network operations, finance, compliance, talent, and IT teams
• Access to professional development, coaching, and network-wide learning communities
• Opportunities to design founding systems, influence culture, and innovate
• Competitive compensation and benefits

As a founding member, you will play a significant role in building the foundation of BRICK in the region.

OUR MISSION:

BRICK is on a mission to support families from pre-cradle-to-career through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and career. By creating a comprehensive network of services, we are righting the wrongs of racial and economic inequality and paving the way for families to forge futures abundant with opportunity, wellness, and joy.

OUR VISION:

BRICK envisions a world of racial and economic justice, where every child and family has the support they need to learn, achieve, and work towards a fulfilling life of personal and collective prosperity.

To learn more about BRICK, please visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

OUR NETWORK

BRICK currently operates a successful region in Newark, New Jersey and Buffalo, NY and is excited to expand to Rochester, NY.

The BRICK Rochester Academy Charter School is scheduled to open in August of 2026 to students in kindergarten and first grade. As a result, BRICK Rochester is recruiting founding team members who are committed to proving what is possible for students and families in Rochester. As a member of the BRICK Rochester Academy Charter School team, you will have the rare opportunity to play a critical role in founding a new school that is committed to the success of its students, families, and community.

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Overview

Role: The Director of Operations (DoO) is responsible for leading all aspects of building and maintaining excellent school infrastructure and operational systems to support world-class instruction. The DoO works alongside the principal as a key thought partner to ensure the school meets operational, social–emotional, and instructional goals.

The DoO also collaborates with BRICK’s network office to design, refine, and implement effective and scalable operational systems. This role requires strong project management skills, leadership experience, and deep alignment with BRICK’s mission.

The Director of Operations in Residence is a full-time leadership role in which the individual assumes the full scope and responsibilities of a Director of Operations while participating in a structured residency experience. The residency is designed to strengthen both technical expertise and leadership capacity while the individual is actively performing the role. After successful completion of the residency, the DoO-IR will seamlessly transition into the Director of Operations role with full ownership of school operations as a key member of the school leadership team.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with school leadership and BEN’s finance team to develop and manage the school budget.
• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions and submit them to the finance team for processing.
• Ensure adherence to fiscal policy and participate in the annual financial audit by preparing required documentation.
• Manage school purchasing, including…