Director of Operations (Network Central Office Role)

Company: University Preparatory Schools
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Director of Operations (Network Central Office Role)2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR--NON-INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIPPosition: Director of Operations (Network Central Office Role)Our Mission:Building a foundation of skills, knowledge and character, University Prep educates every scholar for a four-year college degree and life of opportunity.The Opportunity:University Prep is expanding its network of public elementary charter schools and is looking for a Director of Operations to lead its school-based operations teams in maintaining a high level of operational excellence as the organization scales. You will be ultimately responsible for all non-academic facets of the schools' day-to-day operations, serving as a human-centric, servant leader with a strong bias for action and over-communication.Why you'll love us:In 2011, University Prep opened its first elementary campus. Fast forward 12 years, and our founding scholars are now enrolled in their first year of post-secondary programming. With 81% of U Prep alumni on track for post-secondary degree and credential attainment, U Prep is living its mission. Our scholars represent a 2.5X improvement when compared with their peer group statewide.Our investment in you:Our compensation and benefits package includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Up to $8,000 in moving stipends and signing bonuses
• Highly competitive salary within the local market
• $85,000 - $100,000 (* New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and midpoint depending on experience, historic performance in leadership roles, and in alignment with internal equity).
• 100% of medical benefit covered for all employees, and options to elect dental, vision, critical illness and accident benefits.
• Up to $600 in contributions to a personal wellness account
• 10 days of PTO and access to annual PTO payout ranging from $500-$300/day for unused days
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including PERA 401K option
• Extensive access to professional development, coaching and support
• Bilingual stipend available in recognition of the additional asset ($1,000)Why we'll love you:You're performance oriented: You pursue targets with an insatiable appetite and can identify and close gaps with proactive solutions.You love and leverage data: You can analyze data to identify successes and trends, and communicate figures simply and clearly.You hold a customer service disposition: You ensure that every person walking through our doors receives a first-class experience.You love working with people: You coach and lead with high expectations and personal care.You think big and act small: You maintain a big-picture perspective while focusing on details.You're entrepreneurial and never give up: You embrace challenges and find ways to succeed.What you'll do:Leadership:
  • Embody University Prep's mission and vision along with the organization's core values.
  • Serve as a member of the network leadership team, attending learning and growth events.
  • Manage Deans of Operations, providing coaching to develop their skills.
  • Model positive adult culture, setting the tone for everyone around you.Refine, Codify & Implement a Vision for School-Based Operations:
    • Finalize the vision for school-based operations, including customer service and family engagement.
    • Develop standards for accountability in line with the vision.
    • Coach and support Deans of Operations in their campus-based work.
    • Own the implementation of the refined vision over multiple years.Operational Performance:Direct responsibility for a suite of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including Enrollment, Student Retention, Attendance, Financials, and Family Satisfaction.
      • Ensure operational systems and procedures are in place and executed to fidelity.
      • Oversee school-based external communication plans.
      • Support family engagement strategies and activities.
      • Work closely with Deans of Operations to maintain a warm, focused environment.
      • Oversee integration of third-party services.Position Preferences & Requirements:
        • Full commitment to the mission and vision of University Prep.
        • Strong track record of success in building positive relationships.
        • Excellent verbal and written skills.
        • Strong organizational skills and openness to feedback.
        • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (required).
        • A minimum of three years working in public education preferred.
        • Direct experience in school-based operational leadership preferred.As an equal opportunity employer, University Prep hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
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