Business Operations Director

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.