Job Description

Network Director of Operations
Brilla Schools Network

Seton Education Partners seeks a mission-driven, results-oriented leader to be the Network Director of Operations (NDOO) for the Brilla Schools Network in Bronx, NY. The NDOO will coach four school-based Directors of Operations and help chart the course for overall operational efficiency across the network. We seek a highly motivated, entrepreneurial professional with a high level of customer service, school operations, and general management experience. The NDOO will report to the Deputy Chief Operations Officer and work closely with all School-based Operations teams.

About Seton Education Partners

Co-founded in 2009 by KIPP pioneer Scott W. Hamilton and Teach for America alumna Stephanie Saroki de García, Seton Education Partners is a response to the dramatic decline of urban Catholic schools which have historically been the greatest equalizing factor for economically underserved children, families and communities in America for decades.

Seton expands opportunities for parents in underserved communities to choose an academically excellent, character rich, and—for those who seek it—vibrantly Catholic education for their children. As a national non-profit, Seton partners with (arch)dioceses and others across the country to implement innovative and sustainable new models that bridge the best of Catholic education's rich tradition with new possibilities. Seton was born of the belief that a tremendous opportunity exists to revitalize urban Catholic schools in America and strengthen the education they provide.

About the Brilla Schools Network

Brilla Public Charter Schools is a network of K-8th grade schools that currently serves nearly 1,600 students from Mott Haven, University Heights and Highbridge in the Bronx. The network plans to grow from a current four elementary and two middle schools to four elementary and four middle schools educating some 4,000 students in the Bronx. Core to our mission is that our students become young men and women of good character and spirit and be prepared for excellence in high school, college, and beyond.

About the job of Network Director of Operations

The Network Director of Operations will support school-based operations and drive operational excellence and innovation across all aspects of the work: safety, facilities, security, finance, compliance, and operations leadership coaching. Operations has been a hallmark of Brilla since its founding in 2013 and the individual in this position is tasked with maintaining that high level of excellence across all schools. The person in this role will manage school-based Directors of Operations at each school as well as manage and deliver on short- and long- term initiatives across all of our current and future sites.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership

• Supervision of school-based Directors of Operation; provide coaching, professional development and assistance in cultivating leadership talent from within the Brilla Schools Network
• Support the DCOO in setting the long-term vision for the Operations Team to drive improved execution and accountability
• Collaborate with the DCOO to develop and monitor school-based budgets;
• Report on all areas of operations to DCOO

Operations and Growth

• Ensure that each school is supported with high quality, cost-effective operational support in the areas of facilities, technology, data, food service, janitorial, transportation, and other non-instructional areas
• Ensure the highest standard of safety for students and staff across our network
• Oversee vendor relationships to ensure high customer service and strong deliverables for school-based staff
• Manage relationships and negotiate services and contracts as it relates to food service, transportation, facilities, etc.
• Manage relationships with IT vendors to ensure that technology infrastructure supports the operational and academic functions in the network
• Utilize data to evaluate school operational effectiveness and drive improvement
• Oversee operational school start-up plans for new schools and grades

Enrollment and Community Relations

• Support the student enrollment team to meet annual enrollment goals
• Support schools in creating a welcoming environment that engages families and the broader community

Compliance

• Fulfill reporting requirements from our SUNY authorizer, governments (federal, state and local), lenders, and trustees
• Ensure 100% compliance with all pertinent laws, regulations and charter agreements

Qualifications and Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree a minimum requirement
• 5+ years of school-based Ops leadership experience
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a keen attention to detail
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Experience with admissions software or database ideal (ie PowerSchool, SchoolMint, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to quickly build productive and meaningful relationships with multiple stakeholders including school and network based staff, families, and community members
• Proven ability to effectively support, collaborate, and partner with a variety of personalities and working styles and an openness and generosity of spirit in navigating differences
• A strong capacity to coach and develop others, providing guidance and support to ensure operational excellence and compliance across the network
• Project management expertise and the ability to drive efficiency and excellence in all aspects of work alongside and/or through others
• Optimistic self-starter with the ability to prioritize competing goals, exhibit flexibility, grace and sound judgment along with productive urgency in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to leverage data to drive operational decisions, identify trends, and implement strategic improvements to enhance overall effectiveness and compliance across the network.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Flexible and willing to perform other duties as assigned
• Ability to travel approximately 10-20% of the time, primarily within the US

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are building an organization in which talented individuals from all walks of life and past work experiences can join our team and make significant contributions. We are particularly committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences or backgrounds of the students we will serve.

To Apply

Initial application materials include: a cover letter, contact information for three references, and a resume that includes information on your background and leadership experience.

Resumes without cover letters will not be reviewed.

Seton Education Partners provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.

The base salary range for this position is $115,000 to $125,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, financial, and other benefits. New hires will typically start at the lower end of this range, depending on their relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and internal equity considerations.

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