Director of Operations

Reason & Republic
SC, United States
Full-time

The Director of Operations is responsible for building operational systems and providing exceptional leadership that enables our CEO and school-based leaders to effectively support the mission.

The DOO reports to the CEO and CFO of Icelaven Development Group and is a member of Reason and Republic’s executive team.

The DOO manages a team of school-based Principals. In addition, the DOO will work closely with organizational entities such as Finance, Human Resources, Marketing / Enrollment, and IT to design and implement operational systems and tools.

Responsibilities

People-Centered Leadership

  • Set vision for organization-wide operations success in partnership with Icelaven ownership group and CEO of Reason and Republic.
  • Build buy-in, support others, and establish accountability systems in executing a vision for operations success
  • Adept at empowering their direct reports to successfully lead their functions; displays a consistent ability to offer the right level of support at the right time
  • Provide regular coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to School operational leads
  • Will function as a significant partner in leading and evolving our Human Resources
  • Work with organizational entities to enhance current policies, processes, and systems.
  • Collaborate with other senior leadership team members to understand the needs of each team and serve as a solutions-oriented thought partner.
  • Work with Finance department to oversee budget development, accounts payable, financial reporting compliance, and audits.
  • Oversee vendor relationships and procurement

Core Competencies for the DOO

  • Dedication : Being persistent, punctual, and dependable, with a positive, can-do attitude
  • Deep commitment to Reason and Republic’s core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners :
  • Loyal
  • Team Player
  • Student-Centered
  • Charter School Excellence
  • Excellent planning, forecasting, and project management skills, with keen attention to detail
  • Ability to work collaboratively with and seek feedback from team members and stakeholders
  • Ability to creatively address challenges and lead / manage teams through change, including the adoption of new or redesigned tools and systems
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong strategic thinking skills, with a data-driven and generative approach to problem-solving
  • Capacity to delegate, give authority to work independently, set expectations, and monitor and delegate work assignments
  • Ability to assess systems and operations from the ten thousand foot level to identify strengths, opportunities, and risks
  • A strong track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects, from design to implementation to evaluation
  • Expertise in making meaning of large data sets and using data to empower others and achieve priorities
  • Capacity to make decisions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in operations leadership.
  • Experience working within education management and / or school-level operations leadership
  • Demonstrated success in effectively building, developing, and leading teams.
  • Knowledge and experience using the Google and Microsoft Suites.
  • Bachelor’s degree Required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree from an accredited college or university; MBA preferred
  • 18 days ago
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