What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of School Operations position at Gestalt Community Schools?
Description
Summary:
The Director of School Operations leads the strategy, execution, and
continuous improvement of operational systems across Gestalt Community Schools,
ensuring schools are safe, compliant, efficient, and positioned to support strong
academic outcomes. This role oversees facilities, school operations, enrollment,
support services, and operational systems while managing cross-functional teams
and driving network-wide excellence. The ideal candidate possesses a deep passion
for education, is knowledgeable about charter schools, and has professional
experience in school operations, project management, people management, and
related functions. This role will design and improve scalable operational systems that
support network growth.
Reports to: Chief of Strategy and Operations
Salary: Employees at GCS are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set
through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of
experience relevant to the role.
Direct Reports: Asset Management Coordinator, Instructional Technology Manager,
Network Facilities Manager, Network Operations Manager, and Senior Manager of
Recruitment and Enrollment
Core Responsibilities: Facilities, Safety and Risk Management, School Operations
and Support Services Oversight, Recruitment and Enrollment Strategy, Systems,
Budget and Team Leadership
Facilities, Safety and Risk Management
Summary:
The Director of School Operations leads the strategy, execution, and
continuous improvement of operational systems across Gestalt Community Schools,
ensuring schools are safe, compliant, efficient, and positioned to support strong
academic outcomes. This role oversees facilities, school operations, enrollment,
support services, and operational systems while managing cross-functional teams
and driving network-wide excellence. The ideal candidate possesses a deep passion
for education, is knowledgeable about charter schools, and has professional
experience in school operations, project management, people management, and
related functions. This role will design and improve scalable operational systems that
support network growth.
Reports to: Chief of Strategy and Operations
Salary: Employees at GCS are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set
through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of
experience relevant to the role.
Direct Reports: Asset Management Coordinator, Instructional Technology Manager,
Network Facilities Manager, Network Operations Manager, and Senior Manager of
Recruitment and Enrollment
Core Responsibilities: Facilities, Safety and Risk Management, School Operations
and Support Services Oversight, Recruitment and Enrollment Strategy, Systems,
Budget and Team Leadership
Facilities, Safety and Risk Management
- Lead network-wide facilities strategy
- Oversee safety systems, compliance, and emergency preparedness
- Co-create and monitor maintenance schedules, routines, and protocols
- Manage capital projects and vendor performance
- Ensure strong school operations systems
- Strengthen customer service systems across schools
- Supervise the ongoing professional development, accountability systems, and
- Oversee attendance, enrollment, and records compliance
- Oversee nutrition, security, transportation, and aftercare systems
- Maintain state and local permits, certifications, and compliance for nutrition,
- Develop consistent systems, policies, and procedures for vendor management
- Ensure vendor quality, compliance, and service delivery
- Lead enrollment strategy and performance monitoring
- Drive recruitment execution and enrollment accountability
- Lead operational planning, budgeting, and dashboards
- Build tools, systems, and professional learning structures
- Change Management
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Clear Communication
- Grant Writing
- Interpersonal Skills
- Systems Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Professional Development
- Project Management
- Vendor Management
- Team Development
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- Experience in charter school, district, or multi-campus environments
- Experience managing teams, vendors, budgets, and cross-functional projects
- 5 years of school leadership experience
- 5 years leading complex school or multi-site operations
- The critical features of this role are described above but not all encompassing