School Operations Leader | Payroll, Compliance & Safety

First Philadelphia Charter School; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Paradigm Schools seeks a Director of Operations to oversee payroll, clerical staff, regulatory compliance, and daily school operations. Reporting to the CEO, this leader will drive operational efficiency across payroll systems, timekeeping, food service, and administration.

The role requires strong organizational, financial accountability, and leadership abilities to maintain a safe, efficient educational environment in a 12-month, full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in operations management or school business administration.
• Experience supervising clerical or administrative staff and payroll handling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll administration and ensure timely processing and accuracy.
• Manage daily school operations and SIS; support CEO on priorities.
• Supervise clerical staff; schedule coverage and ensure confidentiality.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and coordination with APS Central Office.
• Oversee food service operations and vendor interactions.
• Support financial coordination and audits; monitor expenditures.

Skills

Payroll administration

Leadership

Operations management

Timekeeping systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/finance

Tools

iSolved

Microsoft Excel

Job description

American Paradigm Schools seeks a Director of Operations to oversee payroll, clerical staff, regulatory compliance, and daily school operations. Reporting to the CEO, this leader will drive operational efficiency across payroll systems, timekeeping, food service, and administration.

The role requires strong organizational, financial accountability, and leadership abilities to maintain a safe, efficient educational environment in a 12-month, full-time capacity.