Operations Leader

Paul Mitchell The School San Diego is seeking a qualified Operations Leader to join our family! With over one hundred schools nation-wide Paul Mitchell Schools is growing faster than ever. Our One Size Fits All and Be Nice culture creates a uniquely wonderful learning environment that attracts the most qualified staff team members who always put our Future Professionals first. Not only do we offer an education second to none we also make time for personal and communal growth through opportunities such as FUNraising monthly team trainings student clubs and activities fashion shows photo shoots and much more.

Operations Leader Role

The Operations Leader oversees the day-to-day operations of the school ensuring that facilities systems schedules and administrative processes support a safe compliant and effective learning environment. This role focuses on operational consistency facilities oversight vendor management financial oversight budget support and cross-functional coordination all aligned with school policies and franchisor standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily school operations ensuring facilities systems schedules supplies and processes support a safe and compliant environment
• Lead and develop the operations team including assigning priorities evaluating performance and supporting hiring and disciplinary decisions
• Develop and maintain operational systems workflows and procedures to improve efficiency and enhance the student and guest experience
• Monitor compliance with school policies state licensing requirements accreditation standards federal regulations and franchisor guidelines
• Manage facilities operations including maintenance cleanliness safety and readiness of all spaces
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors contractors and IT providers; evaluate performance and recommend improvements
• Oversee inventory supplies purchasing recommendations and budget tracking within assigned authority
• Coordinate IT infrastructure including network systems WiFi hardware and vendor support
• Identify operational risks and inefficiencies; implement solutions and escalate concerns when needed
• Support readiness for audits accreditation reviews and inspections
• Oversee timekeeping accuracy payroll-related processes and monitor overtime
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills/Competencies Required:

• Education Licensure and Experience:
  High school diploma or equivalent required.
  Bachelors degree or higher in business operations facilities management finance or a related field preferred.
  3-5 years prior experience in operations facilities management or administrative leadership required.
  Experience in an educational vocational or service-based environment preferred.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
  Strong organizational and operational planning skills.
  Ability to coordinate multiple operational functions simultaneously.
  Working knowledge of facilities safety and basic maintenance oversight.
  Ability to interpret and apply policies procedures and operational guidelines.
  Strong oral and written communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in fast-paced or issue-driven environments.
  Proficiency with office systems scheduling tools and operational tracking systems.
  Ability to identify risks prioritize issues and follow through on resolutions.

Von Curtis d/b/a/ Paul Mitchell the School San Diego (PMTS) is an equal opportunity employer. PMTS does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship status pregnancy childbirth or related conditions age disability medical condition genetic information marital status military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. PMTS is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all team members students and guests. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to
qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law.

A background check is performed for this position.