Director of School Operations

Legacy Traditional Schools

Director of School Operations overseeing campus operations and resource management for Legacy Traditional Schools. Leading strategic planning, compliance, and team development to enhance student and family experience.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee day-to-day campus operations across facilities, food service, technology, transportation, and front office systems.
Ensure safe, clean, and well-maintained physical environments that support learning and comply with all regulatory standards.
Manage vendor relationships, procurement, and logistics to optimize efficiency and minimize disruptions to instruction.
Align resources with academic priorities through effective budget management, purchasing, and grant execution.
Co-lead school-wide strategic planning alongside the Principal, driving operational goals that support student outcomes.
Use data dashboards, daily huddles, and KPI reviews to track performance and quickly resolve issues.
Apply Lean principles such as 5S and root-cause analysis to streamline processes and reduce waste.
Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and workplace regulations, including training, reporting, and inspections.
Hire, train, and manage non-instructional staff, ensuring role clarity, operational excellence, and a strong service culture.
Lead campus-based enrollment strategies in partnership with the Principal and Marketing team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Education Leadership, Public Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role in operations or school administration.
At least 2 years of experience managing cross-functional teams and overseeing complex projects or systems.
At least 2 years of experience using data and structured routines to drive process improvement and operational efficiency.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally between campuses as needed.
Must be able to pass a state and federal criminal history background check.
Experience working in a charter school or K–12 public school system is preferred.
Formal training or certification in Lean Six Sigma or related continuous improvement frameworks is preferred.
Experience with student recruitment, enrollment growth strategies, or community engagement initiatives is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off.
Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority.
Invest in your future with retirement plans.
Enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Budget ManagementProject OversightProcess ImprovementKPI TrackingCross-Functional Team Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationService Culture Development

Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Certification