Director of School Operations & Leadership Growth (Remote)

Pearson; Pierre (SD); Remote; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

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 enrollment growth at scale while prioritizing student experience.

This senior role requires navigating complex, multi-school operations with cross-functional partners. As a leader of leaders, you will drive performance, succession planning, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years proven leadership experience as a Principal or equivalent.
• Advanced degree in Education or Management is required.
• Virtual school leadership required.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio-level School Operations leadership across multiple schools.
• Directly coach and develop school leaders and leadership teams.
• Ensure compliance, governance, and operational excellence at scale.
• Drive enrollment readiness and operational readiness to support growth.
• Collaborate with SSP and Academic Outcomes teams for aligned execution.
• Manage performance and succession planning for school leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Education

Advanced degree in Education or Management

3-5 years leadership as Principal or equivalent

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 enrollment growth at scale while prioritizing student experience.

This senior role requires navigating complex, multi-school operations with cross-functional partners. As a leader of leaders, you will drive performance, succession planning, and strategic initiatives.