Founding Director of Operations [Rochester]
10 hours ago
Rochester
BRICK (Building Resilient, Intelligent, Creative Kids) is a nonprofit committed to transforming lives through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and careers. Rooted in the strength of Black and Brown communities, we create networks of opportunity that ensure families can thrive. Our work is guided by core values—Identity, Commitment, Curiosity, Achievement, Respect, Empathy, and Community Rootedness—that shape how we serve children and families. Joining BRICK Networks is a great opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial organization. BRICK offers: • High support from network operations, finance, compliance, talent, and IT teams, • Access to professional development, coaching, and network-wide learning communities, • Opportunities to design founding systems, influence culture, and innovate, • Competitive compensation and benefits As a founding member, you will play a significant role in building the foundation of BRICK in the region. OUR MISSION: BRICK is on a mission to support families from pre-cradle-to-career through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and career. By creating a comprehensive network of services, we are righting the wrongs of racial and economic inequality and paving the way for families to forge futures abundant with opportunity, wellness, and joy. OUR VISION: BRICK envisions a world of racial and economic justice, where every child and family has the support they need to learn, achieve, and work towards a fulfilling life of personal and collective prosperity. To learn more about BRICK, please visit______ OUR NETWORK BRICK currently operates a successful region in Newark, New Jersey and Buffalo, NY and is excited to expand to Rochester, NY. The BRICK Rochester Academy Charter School is scheduled to open in August of 2026 to students in kindergarten and first grade. As a result, BRICK Rochester is recruiting founding team members who are committed to proving what is possible for students and families in Rochester. As a member of the BRICK Rochester Academy Charter School team, you will have the rare opportunity to play a critical role in founding a new school that is committed to the success of its students, families, and community. To learn more about our Buffalo location, please visit ___ Benefits Joining the BRICK Networks is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting entrepreneurial organization. BEN’s unique approach to transforming public education puts successful students and world-class schools at the center of vibrant communities. Powered by diverse leaders and a commitment to fighting the status quo, BRICK is building resilient, intelligent, creative kids by equipping them with a high-quality, nurturing education and thriving, engaged families to support their success from cradle to career. As a member of the BRICK Rochester Academy Charter School team, you will have the rare opportunity to play a significant role in building the foundation of BRICK in the region. Overview Role: The Director of Operations (DoO) is responsible for leading all aspects of building and maintaining excellent school infrastructure and operational systems to support world-class instruction. The DoO works alongside the principal as a key thought partner to ensure the school meets operational, social–emotional, and instructional goals. The DoO also collaborates with BRICK’s network office to design, refine, and implement effective and scalable operational systems. This role requires strong project management skills, leadership experience, and deep alignment with BRICK’s mission. The Director of Operations in Residence is a full-time leadership role in which the individual assumes the full scope and responsibilities of a Director of Operations while participating in a structured residency experience. The residency is designed to strengthen both technical expertise and leadership capacity while the individual is actively performing the role. After successful completion of the residency, the DoO-IR will seamlessly transition into the Director of Operations role with full ownership of school operations as a key member of the school leadership team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Budget and Finance • Collaborate with school leadership and BEN’s finance team to develop and manage the school budget., • Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions and submit them to the finance team for processing., • Ensure adherence to fiscal policy and participate in the annual financial audit by preparing required documentation., • Manage school purchasing, including vendor orders, tracking, and maintaining inventory., • Monitor spending to ensure alignment with school priorities and compliance. (New clarity) School Operations • Ensure campus readiness for start-up and new school year by ordering furniture, equipment, technology, and classroom supplies, and establishing strong founding systems., • Design and lead all daily operational systems: arrival, dismissal, transitions, safety routines, and time-on-task maximization., • Train and coach staff members responsible for operating these systems. (New leadership clarity), • Oversee campus facilities, repairs, and maintenance., • Manage food service and transportation coordination with service providers., • Oversee the school's supply, asset, and technology inventory., • Manage hardware and software implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting., • Develop and manage visitor systems ensuring accessibility while preserving safety., • Partner with the Vice Principal of Culture to coordinate BRICK’s ecosystem and school culture activities. Compliance and Reporting • Ensure the timely implementation of all items on the school’s annual calendar., • Maintain accurate school schedules, student records, and transcripts in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements., • Ensure timely and accurate submission of all state, local, and federal compliance reports., • Develop and maintain a tracking system to monitor progress toward operational goals and priorities., • Oversee teacher coverage as needed to support stable instructional environments., • Manage production and distribution of student progress reports and report cards., • Ensure student records are properly maintained and updated., • Lead planning and execution of enrollment-related events (open houses, feeder school visits, enrollment lotteries, paperwork sessions)., • Ensure compliance with all employment laws and policies, and with state and federal regulations related to public school operations. Leadership and People Management • Problem-solve daily challenges independently while maintaining strong communication with school leadership., • Manage, evaluate, and coach all operational staff (office manager, receptionist, project manager, building engineers, custodians, cafeteria staff, security)., • Establish clear operational norms, service standards, and accountability systems. (New), • Serve as a school leadership partner to steward the academic vision through excellent operational systems., • Address the school community as needed to support communication, safety, and coordinated execution of schoolwide initiatives., • Supervise customer service systems including parent communication, front office procedures, mail, and transportation requests., • Collect and maintain appropriate human resources information for faculty and staff. Founding-Year Priorities In the first year, the DoO will focus on: • Designing and launching all operational systems for a brand-new school., • Managing all aspects of building preparation and school opening., • Leading student enrollment operations to meet targets., • Creating strong workflows for finance, procurement, and compliance., • Building a high-performing operations team and culture., • Ensuring operational excellence starting Day 1.