Assistant Director- Des Moines Campus

Job Purpose

The Assistant Director is responsible for supporting the School Director in the daily leadership, enrollment, and operational functions of the school. This role ensures a school climate conducive to learning; supports effective delivery of programs and services; oversees enrollment and outreach systems; and builds strong relationships with families and community partners. The Assistant Director models and enforces the policies and procedures of the School and assists the School Director with the educational and operational aspects of the Iowa charter school.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the School Director and serves as Acting Director in their absence
• Oversees student enrollment processes, admissions, onboarding, and withdrawals
• Supports daily school operations including attendance, scheduling, staffing coverage, and facility coordination
• Assists with administrative duties as assigned by the School Director
• Supports school-wide initiatives aligned to the mission and goals of the School

Leadership, Operations, and Community Relations

• Assists in providing strategic leadership for school improvement, enrollment growth, and operational effectiveness
  
  
• Supports daily school operations to ensure a safe, orderly, and effective learning environment
  
  
• Maintains a strong school culture that supports positive relationships and student success
  
  
• Builds and maintains mutually supportive relationships with students, families, and community partners
  
  
• Serves as a visible representative of the School within the local community
  
  
• Develops and maintains partnerships with community organizations, workforce partners, and local employers
  
  
• Supports implementation and enforcement of school policies and procedures
  
  
• Assists the Director with discipline processes to maintain proper conduct and order

Enrollment and Outreach

• Oversees recruitment, enrollment targets, and outreach strategies
  
  
• Represents the School at community events, partner meetings, and recruitment activities
  
  
• Supports student onboarding, re-engagement, and retention efforts
  
  
• Ensures enrollment documentation and reporting meet Iowa charter requirements

Administrative

• Effectively creates and submits required weekly and monthly reports
  
  
• Assists the Director with discipline documentation and student hearings as needed
  
  
• Maintains confidentiality of all student, family, and staff information
  
  
• Ensures operational documentation aligns with state and charter requirements

Oversee Career and Technical Education (CTE)

• Supports oversight of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming in alignment with the School’s mission and Iowa charter requirements
  
  
• Coordinates with the School Director, instructional staff, and community partners to support effective delivery of CTE pathways
  
  
• Assists with scheduling, operational logistics, and resource coordination for CTE programming
  
  
• Supports partnerships with local employers, workforce organizations, and postsecondary institutions related to CTE pathways
  
  
• Monitors student participation, engagement, and progress within CTE programming
  
  
• Assists with documentation and reporting related to CTE, work-based learning, and credential attainment as required
  
  

Facility and Personnel Development

• Supports onboarding and supervision of operational and support staff as assigned
  
  
• Assists in staff evaluation processes in alignment with school policies
  
  
• Maintains facilities in an appropriate manner and supports resolution of operational issues
  
  
• Collaborates with colleagues to maintain positive working relationships with students, families, and staff

• Participates as part of the school leadership team in planning and decision-making

Community Visibility and Summer Engagement

• Maintains an active presence in the community during summer months
• Participates in enrollment, outreach, and partnership development activities outside of the traditional school year
• Supports continuity of operations and planning during non-traditional school hours

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

Necessary and desirable qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the School
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with diverse student and family populations
• Demonstrated ability to manage school operations and enrollment systems
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and summer months

Education Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Iowa Charter School Administrative Authorization or Administrative License required, or willingness to obtain

Experience Preferred

• Prior experience in school leadership, enrollment management, or school operations
• Experience in charter schools or alternative education settings preferred

Working Conditions

This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. May work with challenging students at times. 

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. 

Reasonable accommodations can be made to employees with qualified disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the job, so long as there is no undue hardship created upon the organization or other employees within the organization.

Supervision Received

Occasional, minimal guidance, but follows established work methods.

Direct Reports

Business Manager and/or Enrollment Specialist

Conclusion

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed within this job.  However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or physical demands associated with the position.