Director, School Operations & Portfolio Leadership

Pearson; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Director of School Operations (DSO), a senior enterprise leadership role overseeing operational excellence across a portfolio of Connections Academy schools. You will coach school leaders, ensure regulatory and contract compliance, and drive enrollment readiness at scale for student success.

The role requires leading leaders, balancing priorities across schools, and partnering with cross-functional teams to implement Pearson values and governance while supporting academic

Qualifications

• 3-5 years proven leadership experience as a Principal or equivalent level.
• Advanced degree in Education or Management is required.
• Virtual school leadership required.
• Flexible
• Comfortable with technology
• Strong communications skills
• Data-driven and results-focused
• Ability to travel frequently

Responsibilities

• Lead operational execution across multiple schools and leadership teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and contract requirements, operational efficiency, and sustainability at scale.
• Strengthen school leader effectiveness, stability, and succession.
• Enable enrollment growth through operational readiness while focusing on student experience and success.
• Partner with SSP to translate account strategy into scalable execution.
• Support academic improvement by aligning with Academic Outcomes initiatives.
• Lead hiring and onboarding of school leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data-driven

Education

Advanced degree in Education or Management

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Director of School Operations (DSO), a senior enterprise leadership role overseeing operational excellence across a portfolio of Connections Academy schools. You will coach school leaders, ensure regulatory and contract compliance, and drive enrollment readiness at scale for student success.

The role requires leading leaders, balancing priorities across schools, and partnering with cross-functional teams to implement Pearson values and governance while supporting academic