Operations Manager

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lev HaTorah Academy of Baltimore is seeking an Operations Manager to build and lead the school’s operational infrastructure for Preschool through Middle School, with separate boys’ and girls’ divisions.

Reporting to the Head of School, the role oversees facilities, safety, grants, budget, and day-to-day operations, ensuring a secure, efficient environment and strong service to families and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of executive or senior leadership experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Oversee communications, fundraising, finance, and daily operations.
• Lead a staff of approx. 25 and support students, families, and prospective families.
• Liaise with landlord for maintenance and facility needs.
• Manage campus safety, insurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee operating budget with focus on fiscal responsibility and accuracy.
• Coordinate government grants, funding processes, reporting, and distribution.
• Represent Head of School at meetings with agencies and partners when needed.
• Support operational priorities and school-wide goals with Head of School.
• Assist with HR functions including hiring, onboarding, policies, and development coordination.
• Engage with staff, families, and community with professionalism and confidentiality.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial management

Strategic planning

Crisis management

Communication

Google Workspace

MS Office

Confidentiality

Staff supervision

HR oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree

Business/Finance focus

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Position Summary

Lev HaTorah Academy of Baltimore, opening in the 2026-2027 school year, is seeking a dynamic and highly organized Operations Manager to help build and lead the school’s operational infrastructure from the ground up. Serving Preschool through Middle School in separate boys’ and girls’ divisions, our academy is rooted in the belief that every child is valued for who they are, with a commitment to individualized growth in both Torah and general studies academics.

Reporting directly to the Head of School, the Operations Manager is a senior 12-month leadership position responsible for overseeing the school’s non-instructional operations. This includes facilities management, government grants, student arrival and dismissal procedures, safety and compliance, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of the school. The Operations Manager plays a key role in creating an organized, safe, and efficient environment that supports student success and may serve in the Head of School’s stead when directed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight of school communications, fundraising, finance, and daily operations.
• Partner closely with the Head of School to lead a staff of approximately 25 and provide exceptional service to students, families, and prospective families.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the landlord to ensure timely attention to maintenance, custodial services, snow removal, and facility needs.
• Monitor campus security measures, manage insurance policies, and ensure compliance with all safety regulations and requirements.
• Oversee the school's operating budget with a focus on fiscal responsibility, accuracy, and compliance.
• Act as liaison with government agencies, including managing educational grants and funding processes from application through reporting and distribution.
• Represent the Head of School, as needed, at meetings, conferences, and visits from government agencies and community partners.
• Collaborate with the Head of School to support operational priorities and advance school-wide goals.
• Support day-to-day school operations including curriculum ordering, scheduling, staff coverage, school events, community programming, fundraising, donor relations, and compliance with state regulations.
• Assist with human resources functions including hiring, onboarding, staff support, handbook development, policies and procedures, and professional development coordination.
• Engage in sensitive and important conversations with staff, families, and community members with professionalism, discretion, empathy, and confidentiality.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Embrace and value Jewish education and the mission of the school.
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of executive or senior leadership experience, including decision-making responsibility, priority management, staff supervision, and oversight in areas such as human resources, finance, fundraising, data management, technology, facilities, communications, security, and administration.
• Strong leadership, financial management, strategic planning, and crisis management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with staff, parents, students, board members, donors, and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, including Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and a deep understanding of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Self-directed, organized, and collaborative, with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Availability to work occasional evenings, weekends, emergency situations, and school events or meetings as needed.
• This position is in person and based at the school campus.