As our Operations Director, you will have the unique opportunity to lead our community of families, students, and educators in the realm of operational brilliance. You are innovative, highly motivated and an organized person with a deep passion for ensuring schools are both efficiently run and a place students want to learn. As a part of our school-based operations team, you will build our culture and systems while receiving extensive support, hands-on experience, and professional development. This role reports to the Managing Director of Schools.
Ensure school facility is ready for August 2018 launch, including:
Vendor, DOE, consultant, and partner communications and agreements
Managing renovations
Procurement - technology, furniture, books, and curriculum materials
Hire and lead a team of dedicated school-based operations professionals, managing all school launch and ongoing operations related to:
Community Engagement, Events, and Communications
Student Recruitment and Enrollment
Inventory - technology, furniture, books, and curriculum materials
Implementation and creation of policies and procedures
Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with families, colleagues, and our neighboring communities to ensure student success and a strong Zeta culture
Maintain a high-standard of operational brilliance - visually, digitally, and physically
Engage in short-term and long-term thinking on best operational practices using data, experience, and best practices to shape every aspect of our operations
Build replicable processes and systems that exceed recruitment and community engagement outcomes, building a sense of community within our schools
As a founding member of our operational team, flexibility will be key as your role and responsibilities will evolve as our community grows. Our launch year will look different than following years, and the ideal candidate is excited about being a part of trailblazing a path that will look different from year to year.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision, and core values of Zeta Schools
Excellent communications and relationship-building skills
Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills
Strong project management experience that drives efficiency and excellence
Ability to work seamlessly between high-level strategy and detail-oriented work
Strong systems thinking skills to create scalable programs across schools
Passion for driving innovation, disrupting the status quo, trying new approaches, and tackling problems from many angles and with creative solutions
Interested in working in a collaborative environment
Demonstrated grit and perseverance
Commitment to growth and constant improvement - ours will be an environment of regular feedback
Commitment to excellence - our standards are high and we will invest in you
Wear any hat necessary for a successful launch and organization - no task too big or small for anyone on our lean team
Bachelor’s degree required
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