Director of Operations

Overview

The Director of Operations (DOO) will work closely with the Chief of Operations Officer to achieve operational success at Ambition Prep. The Director of Operations is a member of the organizations business leadership team and is responsible for operational quality strategic quality focused on innovation efficiency and implementation of best practices. Operational quality is a determinant in the success of Ambition Prep and our students. The DOO ensures that all school staff are using their limited time and resources in the most efficient manner possible; that the physical space and environment facilitate and enhance excellent teaching and learning; that obstacles to academic achievement are anticipated and avoided; and that staff students and families are able to maintain focus on learning and growth in every moment. The DOO manages other operations team members in order to support Ambition Prep in fulfilling its mission.

Responsibilities and Duties

Operations Management and Oversight:

• Manage various members and leaders of the Ambition Prep operations and administrative teams including the Operations staff Office staff Facilities technology marketing transportation and other vendors.
• Build the capacity of the Ambition Prep team through consistent delegation and coaching.
• Manage external vendors including but not limited to nursing security maintenance digital technology technology landscaping assessment and others.

School Leadership:

• Work with the senior leadership and school leadership teams to make high-level decisions.
• Help create and implement the strategic vision for the school.
• Problem-solve as required protecting the instructional leadership teams time by addressing and/or resolving issues as they arise.

Organizational Partnerships:

• Ensure strong partnership and alignments with families and scholars in mind.
• Oversee or participate in family and community meetings and events.
• Ensure regular correspondence with families and the community regarding school policies updates events and milestones.
• Oversee enrollment initiatives and support the student recruitment process ensuring that recruitment goals are met and students are enrolled efficiently accurately and compliantly.

External Relations:

• Act as a representative of Ambition Prep in the community.
• Establish new connections with community partners and manage relationships with external organizations.
• Support plan and lead various events throughout the year.
• Support with the management of external communications

Facility and School Safety:

• Manage and oversee the facilties maintenance vendors and tenants.
• Uphold responsibility for the overall visual impression and cleanliness of the school and ensuring all building decorum is maintained and reflects the Ambition Prep brand.
• Be on-call for any security or emergency issues that may arise during non-school hours.
• Ensure the health and safety of the organization.

Technology:

• Oversee maintenance and inventory of technology equipment implement technology training and servicing and manage technology consultant relationships to ensure that the school has a fully functioning technology infrastructure.

Academic Systems:

• Create and oversee daily procedures within the school including uniform purchases and distribution operational aspects of breakfast lunch snack and dismissal alongside the operations team.
• Manage before school after school clubs extracurricular activities and schoolwide events.
• Manage and/or conduct truancy and attendance assessments
• All other duties assigned by supervisor or senior leadership

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ultimately the Director of Operations is a leadership position at Ambition Prep. Therefore the Director of Operations regularly takes on additional responsibilities and does whatever it takes to ensure that Ambition Prep students and staff have what they need to be successful.

Desired and Required Characteristics

• Bachelors degree required (Masters degree preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a K-12 school setting required
• Background check passed required
• Strong computer skills including Google Suite Excel required
• Minimum of 3 years directly supervising individuals and teams required
• Experience in working with teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job
• Alignment with Ambition Preps mission;demonstrated belief in the ability of low-income children to excel academically and the ability of schools to be the drivers of that success.

Compensation

Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers competitive salaries and a full benefits package including paid time off; medical dental vision and life insurance options.

Ambition Preparatory Charter School is committed to creating a diverse staff and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age pregnancy or veteran status. Ambition Prep will provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Ambition Prep reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs.

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