School Operations & Community Relations Lead

SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SR1 CPSA—located in Canton, MS—seeks a Director of Operations to be the face and heartbeat of the school, ensuring smooth daily operations and exceptional family support. You will blend high-touch people skills with strong technology fluency and a passion for process-driven improvements.

You will work closely with the Provost and executive leadership, translating the school’s culture into everyday interactions while maintaining systems that keep families and staff connected and informed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 2–4 years of experience in office management, school administration, or related field.
• High people skills and professional presence.
• Strong technology skills and quick learner of new systems.
• Love of process and documenting workflows.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and discretion with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the welcoming first point of contact for parents, guardians, students, educators, vendors, and visitors.
• Represent and reinforce SR1 CPSA's culture, values, and brand in every interaction.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with families, staff, and the community.
• Support and coordinate school events, tours, and community engagement activities.
• Utilize Google Workspace/Microsoft 365 and SIS to serve families, educators, and staff efficiently.
• Troubleshoot routine office technology issues and escalate when needed.
• Champion adoption of new tools to improve operations.
• Design, document, and continuously improve front-office processes (enrollment support, visitor check-in).
• Maintain organized, confidential student and office records per policy.
• Manage office budget basics, vendor relationships, and facilities/supply needs.
• Provide direct administrative support to the Provost and leadership, including calendar management.

Skills

People skills

Technology fluency

Communication

Organization

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Student Information Systems

Job description

SR1 CPSA—located in Canton, MS—seeks a Director of Operations to be the face and heartbeat of the school, ensuring smooth daily operations and exceptional family support. You will blend high-touch people skills with strong technology fluency and a passion for process-driven improvements.

You will work closely with the Provost and executive leadership, translating the school’s culture into everyday interactions while maintaining systems that keep families and staff connected and informed.