Interim School Operations Leader

Hawai'i Association Of Independent Schools; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Transportation stipend

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Carden Academy of Maui seeks a senior operations leader to supervise a high-performing team and maintain smooth school functioning during leadership transition.

You will oversee daily operations, facilities, IT, safety, budgets, and vendor management, while supporting admissions, events, and communications with staff and families. This is a full-time, on-site role in Maui with relocation support for approved candidates.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressively responsible operations leadership experience.
• Experience supervising and developing a team of professionals.
• Ability to manage facilities, vendors, and operational budgets.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with staff, families, and Board.
• Ability to ramp quickly in an unfamiliar environment and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and prioritize work of the operations and administration team.
• Provide day-to-day management and problem-solving guidance.
• Maintain team continuity, morale, and momentum during leadership change.
• Oversee day-to-day school operations, calendars, and logistics.
• Coordinate facilities, IT, and vendor services to support safety and learning.
• Oversee campus safety protocols and emergency planning.
• Provide oversight of the finance manager and business office functions.
• Support admissions, enrollment processes, and parent communications.
• Coordinate housing, transportation, and travel relocation support.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Vendor management

Budget management

Communication

Independent work

Transition management

Education

4 Year Degree

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Carden Academy of Maui seeks a senior operations leader to supervise a high-performing team and maintain smooth school functioning during leadership transition.

You will oversee daily operations, facilities, IT, safety, budgets, and vendor management, while supporting admissions, events, and communications with staff and families. This is a full-time, on-site role in Maui with relocation support for approved candidates.