Business Operations Director

4 days ago


Raleigh, United States Movement Schools Full time

Movement Schools is a rapidly growing network of public charter schools. We exist to love and value students by leading a movement of change in education through academic excellence, character development, and preparation for success in life. We believe in the inherent value and dignity of every child, and build schools where students and staff thrive.

Each Movement School is part of a larger community investment to help children and families thrive. These broader investments include early-childhood education, wellness centers, and after-school care.

At Movement Charter Schools, running exceptional schools where children are loved and valued requires more than just great instruction - it also requires excellence in school-based operations Movement School operations leaders work passionately and tirelessly to ensure teachers can maximize their time and focus on student achievement. Our operations teams develop, execute, and refine systems that both meet and anticipate the needs of their school community. As service-leaders deeply committed to a high bar of excellence, we take on and solve problems, respond to urgent needs, and optimize standard practices as our network rapidly grows.

Movement Charter Schools is currently seeking a strategic and dynamic Director of Operations (DOO). DOOs will be responsible for all matters of school administration that do not directly relate to instruction or student behavior. The DOO is a cornerstone of the Movement school model, which seeks to relieve the principal of non-instructional obligations so that they can focus almost exclusively on student achievement and the professional development of the teaching staff. This position will take on a variety of operational responsibilities from overseeing the development and implementation of the school budget to gathering and analyzing school data to ensuring that the school has sufficient materials to serve its students. The Director Operations will also supervise a diverse team of operations professionals within your school

Responsibilities of the Director of Operations will include but are not limited to:

Budget & Finance

    • Work with the school principal and Movement Schools network finance staff to develop and manage the school's annual budget
    • Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions and submit them to the Movement Schools network finance staff for processing
    • Participate in monthly meetings to review/account for budget variances; monitor usage of the school credit card
    • Ensure adherence to school's fiscal policy and procedures; participate in annual financial audit process by providing documentation as needed to auditors
    • Manage school purchasing process by placing orders with vendors, tracking delivery and maintaining inventory
School Operations
    • Each year, prepare the campus for start-up/new school year by ordering furniture, equipment, and classroom supplies as well as ensuring that school services (i.e., student food services, student transportation services, student health services) are lined up and ready for action
    • Process new hires and maintain employee records to prepare the facility for occupation
    • Manage the tracking and follow up regarding teacher certification and employee benefits
    • With the support of Movement School's network office, ensure compliance with all state, federal, and local employment laws and policies
    • Ensure the maintenance of campus facilities by managing custodial personnel and third party contracts for trash removal, recycling, and security
    • Manage the school's food, transportation, and health and safety services by coordinating with service providers and overseeing deliveries
    • Manage the school's supply and asset inventory
School Administration
    • Leads all aspects of school operations, including facilities, food and transportation services, school schedules, rosters, student information database, visitors, payroll, and benefitsLeads student recruitment efforts to ensure fiscal solvency of the school
    • Ensure the timely implementation of all items on Movement School's monthly administrative calendar Ensure that the school is adhering to all local compliance and reporting requirements, as per calendars and guidelines provided by Movement Schools
    • Provide oversight of the planning and execution of school special events, such as field lessons, Report Card Night, and graduation
    • Oversee the administration of all student tests
    • With the support of the Movement Schools network data analysts, disseminate progress reports to school staff and ensure the timely production of student report cards
    • Ensure that student records are properly maintained and updated at the school
Management and Leadership
    • Directly supervise a diverse team of operations professionals to meet and exceed school operations goals
    • Actively serve on the school's leadership team, which also includes the school's principal and deans
    • Create content for and lead professional development sessions aligned with school's operational systems
Family & Community Engagement
    • Communicates regularly with families about their children's performance, school policies, trips, and events
    • Builds and fosters relationships with community leaders and organizations, including maintaining a robust database of community organizations
Skills and Characteristics
    • Passionate commitment to the mission of Movement Schools
    • Passionate commitment to develop the minds, characters, and lives of students both in and out of school
    • Comfort level with financial oversight and budgetary tracking to support strategic growth
    • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed
    • Ability to think strategically and innovatively, in order to continuously improve school operations
    • Demonstrated ability to connect with multiple stakeholders; approachability in all situations, especially those that are challenging
    • Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions
    • Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems
    • Ability to maintain a calm, professional attitude in the face of challenging demands and external pressures
    • Strong time management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
    • School-based or other educational experience preferred
    • Experience managing others preferred.
Educational Background and Work Experience:
    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year institution. Master's Degree preferred
    • Minimum 3 years of operations management experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
    • Experience managing cross-functional teams to develop and implement systems and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of a growing organization.


Salary and Benefits

Movement Schools offers salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. We also offer a 401K salary match and retirement planning. All staff members receive extensive professional development, and are equipped with a laptop computer and all necessary supplies.

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