Center Operations Director

Soar Autism Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking a Center Operations Director to own a clinic, lead a team of clinicians and staff, and collaborate with clinicians to drive growth, quality, and family experience. You will manage budget, scheduling, billing, and front‑desk operations in a fast‑paced environment.

The role offers a base salary in the $80,000–$100,000 range with up to $32,000 annual bonus, comprehensive health benefits, and student loan/tuition support, reflecting a strong growth trajectory and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience leading high‑performing teams of 8–10+ people.
• 2–3+ years managing operations.

Responsibilities

• Run a high‑performing center with budget, utilization and efficiency oversight.
• Ensure strong execution of operating systems (scheduling, staffing, billing, cleanliness, parent communication).
• Collaborate with market and regional leadership to identify opportunities and improve center operations.
• Lead with calm and professionalism in a fast‑paced environment.
• Own non‑clinical family experience and ensure clear, timely caregiver communication.
• Drive attendance, engagement, and client satisfaction (NPS).
• Provide warm onboarding for new families and manage front desk.
• Support clinical excellence and staff morale in partnership with lead clinician.

Skills

People management

Operations management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Soar Autism Center is building a network of interdisciplinary clinics where children with autism and their families receive life‑shaping services that support them to thrive. We prioritize early intervention, comprehensive supportive services, and positive, developmentally‑appropriate learning that meets the needs of each unique child and family. Specifically, we focus on integrated autism care and a play‑based model of applied behavior analysis (ABA) based on the principles of the Early Start Denver Model.

The Center Operations Director (COD) role is a high‑impact leadership position for someone early‑to‑mid career who is smart, ambitious, and ready to own real responsibility. This is not a back‑office role. You’ll run a center, lead a team, partner closely with clinicians, and directly influence growth, quality, and family experience.

Soar is growing rapidly, and many of our CODs grow into multi‑site leadership, regional operations, or senior operational roles as Soar continues to expand. If you’re looking for a role where you can learn quickly, be trusted early, and build a meaningful leadership career, this is it.

Specific Responsibilities Include The Following

Running a High‑Performing Center

• Acting as the local owner of performance against forecasted goals, including budget, utilization, and efficiency
• Driving strong execution of Soar’s operating systems (scheduling, staffing, billing efficiency, cleanliness, parent communication, etc.)
• Partner with market and regional leadership to identify opportunities, solve problems, and continuously improve how the center runs
• Lead with calm, clarity, and professionalism in a fast‑paced environment

Creating An Exceptional Family Experience

• Owning all parts of the non‑clinical experience for caregivers
• Building strong, supportive relationships with caregivers and ensuring clear, timely communication
• Driving strong attendance, engagement, and client satisfaction (NPS)
• Delivering a smooth onboarding for new families
• Managing the front desk and providing a warm welcome to clients, prospective clients and teammates
• Preparing families for diagnostics, assessments, and transitions with confidence and clarity

Leading and Developing People

• Serving as the primary people leader for local staff, including clinicians and support team members
• Coaching, developing, and motivating team members
• Partnering closely with the lead clinician to support clinical excellence, team morale, and retention
• Acting as a trusted point of escalation and support for staff, knowing when to solve and when to elevate

Who This Role Is Great For

• You’re early‑to‑mid career but already trusted with real responsibility
• You enjoy running things, solving problems, and working with people
• You’re detail‑oriented and big‑picture oriented
• You want a role where performance matters and growth is earned
• You’re motivated by mission—but also by learning, ownership, and career trajectory

Qualifications/Education

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Require previous people management experience, leading high‑performing teams of 8‑10 or more people.
• Require 2-3+ years of managing strong operations

What We Offer

• Starting base salary of $80,000.00 - $100,000.00/year with annual bonus potential of up to $32,000 based on center and individual performance.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement benefits
• Priority access for in‑network mental health support through our partnership with Sol Mental Health
• Tons of support from our multidisciplinary team
• Direct exposure to senior leaders and multi‑site operators
• A collaborative, high‑accountability environment where strong performers grow quickly
• The chance to build something meaningful—while building your career

Soar Autism Center is committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.