Founding School Launch & Ops Lead

Impact Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement contributions

Employee assistance program

Growth pathways

Job summary

Impact Public Schools is seeking a School Launch Project Lead to guide the operational setup for a new middle/high school in Tacoma, WA. You will build scalable systems, lead procurement, and coordinate with the IPS Home Office to ensure a successful opening.

You will manage enrollment, SIS, scheduling, safety protocols, and campus readiness, while aligning with IPS core values and founding-year goals in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Analytical and strategic operations leadership experience.
• Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and execution of operational systems for school launch.
• Build and manage systems for enrollment, SIS, scheduling, attendance, safety, and family communications.
• Oversee procurement of furniture, equipment, technology, curriculum materials, and supplies.
• Establish service-provider relationships (food, transportation, facilities, security) and campus setup.
• Develop start-up budget, monitor expenditures, and ensure compliance requirements.
• Onboard founding team members and support pre-launch family onboarding.
• Prepare for post-launch transition and ongoing daily operations.

Skills

Project management

Operations leadership

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Impact Public Schools is seeking a School Launch Project Lead to guide the operational setup for a new middle/high school in Tacoma, WA. You will build scalable systems, lead procurement, and coordinate with the IPS Home Office to ensure a successful opening.

You will manage enrollment, SIS, scheduling, safety protocols, and campus readiness, while aligning with IPS core values and founding-year goals in a fast-paced startup environment.