Director of School Operations & Leader Enablement

Pearson; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson seeks a Director of School Operations to lead operational excellence across a portfolio of Connections Academy schools. You will coach school leaders, ensure compliance, and enable scalable execution and enrollment growth while upholding Pearson values.

The role emphasizes leading leaders, cross‑functional collaboration, and data‑driven improvements in a complex enterprise environment with frequent travel.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years proven leadership experience as a Principal or equivalent level.
• Advanced degree in Education or Management is required.
• Virtual school leadership experience is required.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work across multiple schools.
• Strong communications skills and data‑driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational execution across multiple schools and leadership teams.
• Manage school leaders, ensure compliance, and scale operations.
• Drive enrollment growth through operational readiness and planning.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to align accounts and governance.
• Coach leaders, conduct evaluations, and support succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communications

Data-driven

Travel readiness

Adaptability

Education

Advanced degree in Education or Management

Job description

Pearson seeks a Director of School Operations to lead operational excellence across a portfolio of Connections Academy schools. You will coach school leaders, ensure compliance, and enable scalable execution and enrollment growth while upholding Pearson values.

The role emphasizes leading leaders, cross‑functional collaboration, and data‑driven improvements in a complex enterprise environment with frequent travel.