Director of Operations

$72,000 - $72,000/Yr

Unclassified - Jonesboro, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Jonesboro, GA

About the position

The Director of Operations at The Wright Community School is responsible for managing the operational aspects of the school to ensure smooth functioning and alignment with the school's mission. This role involves overseeing communications, operations, technology support, fundraising, and community engagement, while also serving on the K-12 leadership team and reporting directly to the School Leader.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key representative for the school, engaging with students, parents, visitors, media, and vendors.
• Manage WCS's brand, including design, materials, and public communications.
• Oversee communication systems such as newsletters, email, phone, and printed materials.
• Lead the annual student recruitment process.
• Ensure campus cleanliness, security, operability, and alignment with the school's mission.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring high-quality services in food, transportation, and facility maintenance.
• Oversee student transportation, ensuring safe and reliable service.
• Partner with food vendors to provide healthy, cost-effective meals to students daily.
• Ensure the operability of office technology, including copiers, laptops, and phones.
• Manage the procurement and responsible use of school materials and equipment.
• Coordinate the school's fundraising efforts, including grant writing, events, and donor relations.
• Cultivate new donors and manage the school's donor database.
• Develop and manage systems related to school operations, including student information systems, event logistics, and community partnerships.
• Manage the school's budget and financial strategies in partnership with the School Leader and CFO.
• Oversee administrative operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning of the school's facilities.
• Lead staff training on school operations procedures and support staff attendance and role coverage.
• Ensure emergency preparedness and campus security in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Oversee maintenance of the school grounds to ensure a clean, safe, and orderly environment.
• Oversee field trips, student demonstration nights, and community events.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations to support school initiatives.
• Collaborate with school leadership to support student culture initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years working with school-aged students.
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role and 2 years of school operations leadership.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience in project management, strategic planning, and Google Suite.
• Experience in community engagement and partnerships.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in fundraising and donor relations.
• Ability to communicate in multiple languages.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance