Founding Director of Operations in Residence
hace 16 días
Rochester
Job Description 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 communitiesOpportunities to design founding systems, influence culture, and innovateCompetitive compensation and benefitsAs 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 Rochester location, please visit here. 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. Essential Functions • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:, • Budget and Finance, • Collaborate with the school leadership team and BEN's central finance team to develop and manage the school's budget., • Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions, submitting them to BEN's central finance team for processing. Ensure strict adherence to the school's fiscal policy and procedures, actively participating in the annual financial audit process by providing necessary documentation., • Manage the school's purchasing process, from placing orders with vendors to tracking deliveries and maintaining inventory, • School Operations, • Coordinate school-wide events such as Back-to-School Nights, Parent/Teacher Conferences, etc., • Coordinate the preparation of the campus for the start-up or new school year, including ordering furniture, equipment, and classroom supplies, and establishing effective operational systems., • Design and lead the execution of daily systems, such as arrival, dismissal, transitions, etc., to optimize learning time throughout the day, including training relevant staff members., • Oversee the daily cleaning and regular maintenance of campus facilities., • Manage the school's food and transportation services, coordinating with service providers and overseeing deliveries., • Supervise the school's supply and asset inventory., • Manage the school's technology program, encompassing hardware and software implementation and maintenance., • Managing safety protocols and security managementDesign and manage visitor systems in the school to facilitate community access while ensuring the safety of the school community., • Collaborate with the Vice Principal of Culture to coordinate activities within BRICK's ecosystem., • Ensure board related items are submitted., • Coordinate the setup and execution of all testing [internal, network and state], • 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 school, local, state, and federal requirements., • Ensure the timely and accurate submission of all required local, state, and federal reports., • Establish a tracking system to monitor and report on progress toward operational goals and priorities. Oversee the administration of teacher coverage when needed., • Ensure the timely production of student Progress Reports and Report Cards., • Ensure proper maintenance and updating of student records at the school. Collaborate the planning and execution of student enrollment-related activities, such as open houses, feeder school visits (if applicable), and paperwork sessions., • Ensure compliance with all employment laws and policies., • Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and policies related to public school operations., • Leadership and People Management, • Demonstrate the ability to independently work and solve daily school challenges., • Manage and evaluate all operational staff, including contractors and in-house staffServe as a leadership partner to steward the academic vision of the school through excellent operational systems., • Address the school community as needed, providing leadership throughout the school year., • Oversee all customer service including general requests for information, proper telephone procedures, mail distribution, and transportation parking requests., • Collect and maintain proper human resources information for faculty and staff., • Hiring manager for Operations Team., • Review for submission of payroll., • 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.Qualifications, • Demonstrate Commitment: Show an unwavering commitment to the mission and vision of BRICK Rochester, focusing on the betterment of the Rochester community., • Leadership Skills: Exhibit strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage people effectively in a work setting., • Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with a diverse group of people., • Organizational Skills: Have strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously., • Collaborative Approach: Demonstrate the ability to collaborate as a co-leader in the implementation of the organization's mission and objectives., • Self-Starter: Be a self-starter with the capability to work independently., • Adaptability: Exhibit the ability to multitask and make adjustments as needed in a high-speed environment., • Cooperative Work Environment: Have the ability to foster a cooperative work environment., • Training and Supervision: Demonstrate the ability to train and supervise employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments., • Technology Proficiency: Possess the ability to work with computers, various software programs, and other technology., • Management and Operations Knowledge: Have knowledge of management and operations systems and strategies to run an effective organization., • Educational Background: Knowledge of public education and charter schools is highly desirable but not required., • Education and Experience:, • Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred, • Management related experience of at least two (2) years, • Professional or volunteer community engagement experience in the school or a similar community setting preferred, • Previous work leading or supporting charter school operations preferred, • Ideally have practical experience within a school setting, enriching their understanding of the dynamics and intricacies of educational environments., • Physical Requirements:, • Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required such as maneuvering in classrooms and office space-reaching file cabinets, filing, faxing, scanning, coping, typing, mailing, and making phone calls, • Must be able to sit for up to two (2) hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard and mouse and typingSalary and Employment, • Salary Range: Competitive compensation package, • Employment Period: Twelve Months
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