Founding School Launch & Operations Lead

Impact Public Schools; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid holidays & vacation

Retirement contributions

Employee assistance program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Impact Public Schools seeks a School Launch Project Lead to guide the operational build-out for a founding middle/high school in Tacoma, WA. This role drives pre-launch systems, procurement, budgeting, and compliance in collaboration with the IPS Home Office and campus leadership.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years in school operations or general management, with strong project management and analytical skills. In-person, full-time. Competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2–4 years of general management and/or school operations experience.
• Experience developing and managing systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic planning and execution of operational launch activities.
• Develop scalable operational systems for the new middle/high school.
• Lead procurement of furniture, equipment, technology and supplies.
• Manage budgets, compliance and start-up finances.
• Collaborate with school leadership to support student enrollment and site readiness.

Skills

General management

Operations leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Impact Public Schools seeks a School Launch Project Lead to guide the operational build-out for a founding middle/high school in Tacoma, WA. This role drives pre-launch systems, procurement, budgeting, and compliance in collaboration with the IPS Home Office and campus leadership.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years in school operations or general management, with strong project management and analytical skills. In-person, full-time. Competitive salary and benefits.