Urban Catholic School Operations Director

Partnership Schools; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid vacation

Personal days

School holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Partnership Schools is seeking a Director of School Operations to oversee non-instructional functions across our Ohio network, enabling principals to focus on learning. This on-site leadership role reports to the Regional Director of School Operations and requires strong financial, HR, enrollment, and facilities management skills.

The DSO will manage budgets, onboarding, attendance reporting, scheduling, and compliance with diocese and state requirements, while building community partnerships to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of work experience; education operations preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; post-graduate degree preferred.
• Passion for Catholic education and urban school transformation.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Suite, and operational systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Process and track Accounts Payable/Receivable via RaMP.
• Reconcile credit card statements.
• Manage ODE attendance reporting.
• Track scholarship checks and reconcile with ODE portal.
• Manage school flex budget using Intacct.
• Ensure successful onboarding and retention of all school staff.
• Manage onboarding using Network checklist.
• Coordinate staff benefits and pensions with central team.
• Host regular check-ins and professional development for the Ops team.
• Track time off and credentialing via Paycor and network systems.
• Lead school-based operations performance framework.
• Maintain SIS alignment with enrollment data.
• Lead absenteeism reduction efforts.
• Coordinate rostering and scheduling of NWEA MAP assessments.
• Manage enrichment (Title IV) and before/after-school programs.
• Co-develop staff coverage plans with the Principal.
• Lead and monitor new and returning daily student enrollment pipeline and campaign with Operations team.
• Implement Network Best Practices for enrollment and retention.
• Plan and execute community and recruitment events.
• Build relationships with community partners to support enrollment growth.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment.
• Manage building and technology tickets to resolution.
• Oversee contracted cleaning services.
• Conduct monthly facilities walkthrough with Network Operations Team.
• Coordinate safety drills and complete EMT reports with Principal.
• Co-author and the maintain Emergency Operations Plan.
• Complete all required Diocese, State, and Network reports:
• Track student attendance and enrollment accurately.
• Support documentation collection and audit readiness.

Skills

Operations management

Excel

Google Workspace

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate degree preferred

Tools

RaMP

Intacct

Paycor

ODE reporting

Job description

Partnership Schools is seeking a Director of School Operations to oversee non-instructional functions across our Ohio network, enabling principals to focus on learning. This on-site leadership role reports to the Regional Director of School Operations and requires strong financial, HR, enrollment, and facilities management skills.

The DSO will manage budgets, onboarding, attendance reporting, scheduling, and compliance with diocese and state requirements, while building community partnerships to