About DC Scholars: 

DC Scholars Public Charter School was founded in 2012 and opened with grades PS-3. Today, DC Scholars serves approximately 500 students in Preschool - 8th grade. We emphasize academic achievement and firmly believe that we must support students’ emotional, social, and physical growth to improve student learning. Since 2012, DC Scholars has cultivated a like-minded and collaborative team; staff are enthusiastic about constantly setting and reaching a high bar for students.
The Position: 
The Associate Director of Operations role is an opportunity to support a growing team at a mission-driven public charter school. This position provides critical leadership, planning, and support for operations and enrollment and the Associate Director of Operations serves as a key member of the school leadership team. Although the Associate Director of Operations works closely with their supervisor, this position is expected to exercise a high degree of initiative and take on significant responsibility with outstanding attention to detail and execution in all aspects of the role. An ideal candidate will be comfortable working simultaneously on multiple critical operations projects and initiatives, is detail-oriented, and has background knowledge in non-profit or school operations. This individual has a deep passion for serving and supporting staff and scholars to reach their goals. They work relentlessly to ensure that all stakeholders have access to key resources and a clean, well-maintained building. This position reports to the Director of Finance and Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the School Leadership Team to uphold DC Scholars’ core values, model a growth mindset, and focus on priorities, all in support of the DC Scholars mission.
• Set a strong vision and clear expectations for the DC Scholars Operations team. Work collaboratively with team members to provide supervision, coaching, and development; define goals for each of these areas; and evaluate each team member’s performance and achievement of goals that uphold the DC Scholars mission.
• Supervise the Operations Team members to provide high-quality oversight and support of facilities, health, safety and security, enrollment, procurement, food services, and the front office operations while also performing critical tasks related to these roles.
• Create, obtain, or improve systems and operational practices necessary to enable DC Scholars to provide the highest quality education for our community.
• Ensure all pre-existing or new Operations systems are codified and organized so that they are clear and accessible.
• Engage in leadership team meetings, data analysis and action planning, and annual strategic planning related to school operations.
• Plan and lead school-wide professional development for areas related to Operations.

Background and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least three years of work experience in a similar, school-based role and two or more years of people management experience
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to quickly build rapport and foster positive relationships
• Experience developing strong project plans with acute attention to the smallest details to ensure smooth, predictable, and effective outcomes
• Ability to manage up and across while assessing team and school needs to identify areas for collaboration
• Ability to relentlessly pursue goals, and work through obstacles
• A high degree of initiative in resolving problems and implementing solutions in a fast-paced environment

Mindset

• Passion for educational equity and a commitment to the mission and vision of DC Scholars
• Strong alignment with DC Scholars’ Core Values: High Bar, Passion & Persistence, Hope, Humility & Growth, and Trust
• Collaborative leadership style
• High standards of excellence for self and others
• Evidence of well-developed emotional intelligence and empathy

The Rewards

• Opportunity to work in an exciting and enjoyable environment that fosters strong family relationships and community partnerships
• Targeted professional development focused on bolstering leadership capabilities
• Professional connections with other expert education leaders who share your commitment to doing whatever it takes to close the achievement gap
• Competitive salaries and benefits
• Participation in a 403b retirement plan, with matching contributions

DC Scholars encourages individuals of all identities and backgrounds to apply for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer fully committed to hiring a talented and diverse group of individuals. DC Scholars does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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