Director of School Operations (Candidate Pool)

Partnership Schools; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid vacation

Personal days

School holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Partnership Schools is seeking a Director of School Operations to oversee non-instructional functions across our Ohio network, enabling principals to focus on learning. This on-site leadership role reports to the Regional Director of School Operations and requires strong financial, HR, enrollment, and facilities management skills.

The DSO will manage budgets, onboarding, attendance reporting, scheduling, and compliance with diocese and state requirements, while building community partnerships to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of work experience; education operations preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; post-graduate degree preferred.
• Passion for Catholic education and urban school transformation.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Suite, and operational systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Process and track Accounts Payable/Receivable via RaMP.
• Reconcile credit card statements.
• Manage ODE attendance reporting.
• Track scholarship checks and reconcile with ODE portal.
• Manage school flex budget using Intacct.
• Ensure successful onboarding and retention of all school staff.
• Manage onboarding using Network checklist.
• Coordinate staff benefits and pensions with central team.
• Host regular check-ins and professional development for the Ops team.
• Track time off and credentialing via Paycor and network systems.
• Lead school-based operations performance framework.
• Maintain SIS alignment with enrollment data.
• Lead absenteeism reduction efforts.
• Coordinate rostering and scheduling of NWEA MAP assessments.
• Manage enrichment (Title IV) and before/after-school programs.
• Co-develop staff coverage plans with the Principal.
• Lead and monitor new and returning daily student enrollment pipeline and campaign with Operations team.
• Implement Network Best Practices for enrollment and retention.
• Plan and execute community and recruitment events.
• Build relationships with community partners to support enrollment growth.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment.
• Manage building and technology tickets to resolution.
• Oversee contracted cleaning services.
• Conduct monthly facilities walkthrough with Network Operations Team.
• Coordinate safety drills and complete EMT reports with Principal.
• Co-author and the maintain Emergency Operations Plan.
• Complete all required Diocese, State, and Network reports:
• Track student attendance and enrollment accurately.
• Support documentation collection and audit readiness.

Skills

Operations management

Excel

Google Workspace

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate degree preferred

Tools

RaMP

Intacct

Paycor

ODE reporting

Job description

Director of School Operations

Location: Partnership Schools

Salary Range: $55,000-$77,500

Schedule: Full-time, 12-month position

Reports to: Regional Director of School Operations

Who We Are

Partnership Schools is a pioneering school management organization (SMO) shaping the next generation of urban Catholic education. We operate long-standing PK–8 Catholic schools across Ohio and are committed to providing students in historically underserved neighborhoods with the academic preparation, values, and skills they need to thrive. We combine the rigorous tradition of Catholic education with best practices from high-performing public, charter, and independent schools.

About The Role

The Director of School Operations (DSO) is a key regional network leadership team member. The DSO ensures that all non-instructional aspects of the school run smoothly, allowing principals to focus fully on teaching and learning. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, organized, results-driven, and committed to our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance & Compliance

Ensure Catholic education is financially attainable for all families.

• Process and track Accounts Payable/Receivable via RaMP
• Reconcile credit card statements
• Manage ODE attendance reporting
• Track scholarship checks and reconcile with ODE portal
• Manage school flex budget using Intacct

Human Resources

• Ensure successful onboarding and retention of all school staff.
• Manage onboarding using Network checklist Coordinate staff benefits and pensions with central team
• Host regular check-ins and professional development for the Ops team
• Track time off and credentialing via Paycor and network systems
• Lead school-based operations performance framework

Academic Leadership Support

Enable instructional leaders to focus on learning and culture.

• Maintain SIS (student information system) alignment with enrollment data
• Lead absenteeism reduction efforts
• Coordinate rostering and scheduling of NWEA MAP assessments
• Manage enrichment (Title IV) and before/after-school programs
• Co-develop staff coverage plans with the Principal

Enrollment Management

Maximize student enrollment and strengthen retention.

• Lead and monitor new and returning daily student enrollment pipeline and campaign with Operations team
• Implement Network Best Practices for enrollment and retention
• Plan and execute community and recruitment events
• Build relationships with community partners to support enrollment growth

Facilities Management

Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment.

• Manage building and technology tickets to resolution
• Oversee contracted cleaning services
• Conduct monthly facilities walkthrough with Network Operations Team
• Coordinate safety drills and complete EMT reports with Principal
• Co-author and the maintain Emergency Operations Plan

Data Compliance

Support academic and operational success through accurate data.

• Complete all required Diocese, State, and Network reports:
• Track student attendance and enrollment accurately
• Support documentation collection and audit readiness

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of work experience; education operations preferred
• Bachelor's degree required; post-graduate degree preferred
• Passion for Catholic education and urban school transformation
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Suite, and operational systems
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong customer service orientation

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$77,500, commensurate with experience. Benefits for full-time employees include health coverage, paid vacation and personal days, paid school holidays, and a retirement plan with employer contribution. All employees are required to pass background checks.