Director, Operations

Who we are

Meeting Street Schools (MSS), a unique network of five schools across South Carolina, was founded on the belief that all students can learn and deserve the opportunity to receive a high-quality education, regardless of their socio-economic background. It is our belief that a student’s zip code should not determine a student’s access to quality education. At MSS, we believe in a holistic approach to education and work to provide any and all resources that facilitate student success in the classroom and beyond as part of our twenty-year commitment from early childhood to college access.

Who we're looking for

We are searching for people with a strong mission fit and tight alignment to our belief that all students — regardless of life circumstances – can and will succeed. We seek people who have the motivation, drive, compassion, and commitment to ensure that all students reach their full potential. You demonstrate our #SolidGreen Core Values every day, including a “Never Stop Learning” mindset and a “Grit & Grind” work ethic that allows you to successfully maneuver through unfamiliar situations. High-performing people, who desire to join us in our mission to change the status quo of education in South Carolina and prove that higher learning is not only possible but expected for ALL students, are encouraged to apply.

The Role

The Director, Operations will be responsible for overseeing all school level operations, and directly managing a small team of school-based staff. The person in this role is typically the first person on campus each morning and the last one to leave each afternoon. This role is accountable for all school operations outside of direct student instruction and reports directly to the Head of School.

Note: The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all non-academic school-based functions and people including operations specialists, school office managers, data and analytics managers, registrars, receptionists, custodians and kitchen staff
• Monitor performance of all school-based operations staff
• Coach and develop staff
• Coordinate and provide regular training to all school operations staff
• Develop and implement a multi-year school operations staffing plan
• Oversee security, maintenance, and cleanliness of campus
• Assist in developing and implementing strategic campus improvement plans
• Oversee campus food services programs, including compliance
• Supervise campus maintenance of necessary documents and files to ensure school compliance with all state and federal reporting requirements
• Manage and support compliance related work related to data management, state accreditation standards, district or partner school surveys, school report cards
• Trains Operations and Student Support Teams on attendance and truancy protocols
• Runs daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly attendance reports on absent and truant students for the Operations and Student Support Team
• Audits teacher attendance records weekly
• Tracks progress on the Operations and Student Support Teams providing truancy interventions for students and families
• Approves all Truancy Court referrals prior to submission
• Participate and engage in school and community events
• Lead school and community events
• Serve as primary liaison between school operations and all departments of the School Support Team including Academic, Growth/Development, Finance, Human Resources, and Operations
• Performs all other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Skills And Characteristics

• A commitment to the mission of Meeting Street Schools, deep love of content, and an unwavering belief that all students can and will succeed
• Embodies the Core Values of Meeting Street Schools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A proven ability to grow and develop organizational talent and skills
• Deep experience leading people and building teams
• Excellent customer service skills
• Exceptional project management skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop productive working relationships
• Team player capable of working both collaboratively and independently
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to kneel, sit, stand for long periods of time
  
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required; master’s degree preferred
• Prior experience working in a school or school system, knowledge of school data and operations systems, and/or South Carolina state law and compliance is strongly preferred
• At least five years of work experience including supervisory and management experience
  
  
  

The salary range for this position starts at $70,000 and is commensurate with experience. Additionally, Meeting Street Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including and not limited to:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Employee + Family Wellness

Tax Favored Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)

Retirement Plans

Referral and Retention Bonuses

At Meeting Street Schools we are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.