Operations Manager

Lev HaTorah Academy of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lev HaTorah Academy of Baltimore is seeking an Operations Manager to build and lead the non-instructional operations for a 12-month school year, serving Preschool through Middle School in separate boy's and girl's divisions. The role reports to the Head of School and may substitute for the Head of School as needed.

It requires overseeing facilities, grants, safety, and day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree (MBA/Master’s preferred), have at least five years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with business/finance focus.
• Minimum five years in executive or senior leadership roles.
• Experience in HR, finance, fundraising, data management, and facilities is preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, grants, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school communications, fundraising, finance, and daily operations.
• Lead a staff of ~25 and support students and families.
• Liaise with landlord for maintenance and facility needs.
• Monitor campus safety, insurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage operating budget with fiscal responsibility and accuracy.
• Handle educational grants from application to reporting and distribution.
• Represent the Head of School at meetings and with partners.
• Support HR functions including hiring, onboarding, and policy development.
• Coordinate curriculum ordering, scheduling, events, and donor relations.

Skills

Executive leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Grants management

Facilities management

Communications

HR coordination

Crisis management

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.