Director of Operations

Background of the Organization

Ambition Preparatory Charter School is deeply committed to ensuring that every student in grades K-12 receives the high-quality education they deserve. Our mission is to provide students with the academic skills and self-discipline needed for college and life success through high-quality instruction, intensive academic supports, and hard work. We are a new college preparatory elementary and middle school serving the students of Jackson, MS. 

Overview 

The Director of Operations (DOO) will work closely with the Chief of Operations Officer to achieve operational success at Ambition Prep. The Director of Operations is a member of the organization’s business leadership team, and is responsible for operational quality, strategic quality focused on innovation efficiency, and implementation of best practices. Operational quality is a determinant in the success of Ambition Prep and our students. The DOO ensures that all school staff are using their limited time and resources in the most efficient manner possible; that the physical space and environment facilitate and enhance excellent teaching and learning; that obstacles to academic achievement are anticipated and avoided; and that staff, students, and families are able to maintain focus on learning and growth in every moment. The DOO manages other operations team members in order to support Ambition Prep in fulfilling its mission.

Responsibilities and Duties  

Operations Management and Oversight:

• Manage various members and leaders of the Ambition Prep operations and administrative teams, including the Operations staff, Office staff, Facilities, technology, marketing, transportation, and other vendors.
• Build the capacity of the Ambition Prep team through consistent delegation and coaching. 
• Manage external vendors, including but not limited to nursing, security, maintenance, digital technology, technology, landscaping, assessment, and others. 

School Leadership:

• Work with the senior leadership and school leadership teams to make high-level decisions. 
• Help create and implement the strategic vision for the school. 
• Problem-solve as required, protecting the instructional leadership team’s time by addressing and/or resolving issues as they arise.

Organizational Partnerships:

• Ensure strong partnership and alignments with families and scholars in mind. 
• Oversee or participate in family and community meetings and events. 
• Ensure regular correspondence with families and the community regarding school policies, updates, events, and milestones. 
• Oversee enrollment initiatives and support the student recruitment process, ensuring that recruitment goals are met and students are enrolled efficiently, accurately, and compliantly. 

External Relations:

• Act as a representative of Ambition Prep in the community. 
• Establish new connections with community partners and manage relationships with external organizations.
• Support, plan, and lead various events throughout the year.
• Support with the management of external communications 

Facility and School Safety:

• Manage and oversee the facilties, maintenance vendors, and tenants. 
• Uphold responsibility for the overall visual impression and cleanliness of the school, and ensuring all building decorum is maintained and reflects the Ambition Prep brand.
• Be on-call for any security or emergency issues that may arise during non-school hours.
• Ensure the health and safety of the organization.

Technology:

• Oversee maintenance and inventory of technology equipment, implement technology training and servicing, and manage technology consultant relationships to ensure that the school has a fully functioning technology infrastructure. 

Academic Systems:

• Create a