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Director of Regional Operations & Compliance
Aspire Public SchoolsUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 May 2026
About the role
ABOUT ASPIRE
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.
Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Director of Operations & Compliance provides strategic leadership and oversight of regional school operations to ensure schools operate efficiently, remain compliant, and maintain safe, well-managed environments for students and staff. This role manages Program Managers and is responsible for developing and implementing operational systems that support consistent, high-quality operations across all schools. The Director of Operations & Compliance sets the strategic direction for regional operations, ensures strong execution through the Program Managers, and partners closely with school leaders and regional office teams to align operational priorities with organizational goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Operational Leadership
- Develop and implement the regional operations strategy to ensure operational excellence across schools.
- Establish standardized operational systems, processes, and expectations across campuses.
- Ensure strong implementation of operational priorities through Program Managers.
- Lead operational planning for major initiatives, new programs, and school year transitions.
- Identify operational risks and develop proactive solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Team Leadership and Management
- Directly supervise and coach Program Managers.
- Set clear priorities, goals, and performance expectations for the operations team.
- Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development to strengthen operational leadership across schools.
- Ensure effective distribution of responsibilities between Program Managers to maximize team capacity.
- Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the regional operations team.
Compliance & Governance
- Oversee systems that ensure compliance with state, federal, and authorizer requirements, including:
- Williams audits
- Instructional minutes
- School calendars
- Comprehensive School Safety Plans
- Mandated staff trainings
- Partner with the Regional Compliance Manager and Human Resources to monitor compliance timelines and reporting requirements.
- Ensure schools are prepared for authorizer oversight and audits.
Facilities & Vendor Management
Oversee regional systems for facilities management and vendor coordination.
Ensure effective management of maintenance vendors, service providers, and contracted partners.
Guide procurement and vendor management practices across schools.
Ensure Regional Operations Managers conduct facilities walkthroughs and address maintenance needs in a timely manner.
Safety & Emergency Preparedness
- Establish and maintain regional systems and expectations for school safety and emergency preparedness.
- Ensure Regional Operations Managers support schools in maintaining updated Comprehensive School Safety Plans a
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