Regional Director of Operations

Bridgeprep Academy, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BridgePrep Academy in South Florida seeks a Regional Director of Operations to lead non-instructional business operations across multiple campuses and serve as a coach and strategist to campus Deans of Operations. The role requires data-driven decision making, strong leadership, and the ability to manage enrollment, facilities, and compliance at scale.

This senior operations role focuses on enrollment strategy, family experience, budgets, and safety readiness, with a travel requirement across

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of multi-site operations leadership in K–12 education or charter management.
• Experience in school budgeting, enrollment systems, vendor management.
• Willingness to travel across South Florida campuses.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop Deans of Operations across South Region campuses.
• Drive operational consistency, accountability, and performance monitoring.
• Strengthen principal satisfaction with responsive support.
• Oversee budgets, purchasing protocols, and financial controls.
• Audit vendor management and procurement procedures.
• Lead BOY readiness and safety planning.
• Oversee NSLP, facilities maintenance, and transportation logistics.
• Support site expansion and emergency preparedness.

Skills

Ops leadership

Budgeting

Enrollment systems

Vendor management

Facilities oversight

Job description

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Regional Director of Operations (RDO)

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Compensation:$90,000 – $110,000 + Relocation / Signing Support Potential

About Us

SMART Management and BridgePrep Academy support high-quality Pre-K–12 charter schools across Florida. We build strong academic, operational, and cultural systems that empower educators and help schools thrive long-term.

Position Overview

The Regional Director of Operations (RDO) is a senior operational leader responsible for non-instructional business operations across our South Florida region. Serving as a coach, strategist, and accountability partner to campus-based Deans of Operations (DOOs), the RDO drives operational excellence, enrollment strategy, facilities readiness, and regulatory compliance.

This role requires a solutions-oriented leader who excels in multi-site management, data-driven decisions, and building high-performing teams to support student achievement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Coaching & Leadership

Coach, train, and support Deans of Operations across South Region campuses.

Drive operational consistency, accountability, and performance monitoring systems.

Strengthen principal satisfaction by providing responsive, solutions-based support.

2. Recruitment, Enrollment & Family Experience

Partner with school leaders and recruiters to meet/exceed FTE targets (FTE1 and FTE2).

Analyze enrollment dashboards to improve conversion, onboarding, and student retention.

Ensure front-office staff deliver exceptional customer service and positive family experiences.

3. Financial Stewardship & Business Operations

Oversee regional operational budgets, purchasing protocols, and financial controls.

Audit vendor management and procurement procedures across all campuses.

4. Facilities, Logistics & Compliance

Lead Beginning-of-Year (BOY) operational readiness and safety planning.

Oversee child nutrition (NSLP), facilities maintenance, and transportation logistics.

Support site expansion, facility planning, and emergency preparedness.

Key Year 1 Goals & Success Metrics

Enrollment: Maintain 100% of FTE targets across the region in October and February.

Leadership Retention: Retain 85%+ of Deans of Operations.

Family Engagement: Ensure 100% of campuses execute a "Welcome to BridgePrep" program.

Compliance: Achieve 100% compliance on state, federal, and internal operational audits.

Core Values & Cultural Fit

And How Are the Children?: Keep student safety and learning central to all operational decisions.

Big Rocks First: Focus relentlessly on enrollment, family experience, and high-impact priorities.

Own It: Take full accountability for regional operational outcomes and execution.

Expect More: Hold teams to high standards of professionalism and responsiveness.

Results Matter: Use data and key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience: 5–8+ years of multi-site operations leadership experience (K–12 education, charter management, or district support environments preferred).

Skills: Expertise in school budgeting, enrollment systems, vendor management, and facilities oversight.

Travel: Willingness to travel regularly across South Florida campuses.