Head of School Operations & Growth

School Blueprint; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestalt Community Schools seeks a Director of School Operations who will lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of operational systems across the network, ensuring facilities safety, compliance, enrollment, nutrition, transportation, and support services empower strong academic outcomes.

The role manages cross‑functional teams and vendors, leads budgeting and dashboards, oversees capital projects, and designs scalable processes for multi‑site operations, with a relentless focus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in charter school, district, or multi-campus environments.
• 5+ years of school leadership experience.
• 5+ years leading complex school or multi-site operations.
• Experience managing teams, vendors, budgets, and cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead network-wide facilities strategy and oversee safety systems, compliance, and emergency preparedness.
• Co-create and monitor maintenance schedules, routines, and protocols; manage capital projects and vendor performance.
• Oversee attendance, enrollment, and records compliance; oversee nutrition, security, transportation and aftercare systems.
• Develop consistent systems, policies, and procedures for vendor management; ensure vendor quality, compliance and service delivery.
• Lead enrollment strategy and performance monitoring; drive recruitment execution and enrollment accountability.
• Lead operational planning, budgeting, and dashboards; build tools, systems, and professional learning structures.

Skills

Change Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Data Analysis

Clear Communication

Grant Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Systems Thinking

Problem-Solving

Professional Development

Project Management

Vendor Management

Team Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Gestalt Community Schools seeks a Director of School Operations who will lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of operational systems across the network, ensuring facilities safety, compliance, enrollment, nutrition, transportation, and support services empower strong academic outcomes.

The role manages cross‑functional teams and vendors, leads budgeting and dashboards, oversees capital projects, and designs scalable processes for multi‑site operations, with a relentless focus