2026-2027 Dean of Operations

Ednovate

$90K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 4+ years in school operations preferred
  • People management experience preferred
  • Fluency in written and spoken Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage the school operations team, supervising and building capacity of an Operations Coordinator and Assistant
  • Achieve operational excellence by meeting goals for attendance, student records, meals, cleanliness, safety, and technology
  • Create and implement systems to maximize instructional time and ensure a positive learning environment
  • Analyze operational data for improvements and implement timely cost-effective solutions
  • Oversee school events, ensuring timely planning, budgeting, and adherence to financial guidelines

Benefits

  • Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage including fully-paid options for families
  • Paid family leave and short-term disability
  • Fitness and entertainment discounts
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • 403b retirement savings plan with company match
  • Career growth opportunities within the Ednovate family
Full Job Description
Dean of Operations

Join a dedicated team that fosters autonomy and creativity, while receiving a competitive salary, opportunities for career and personal growth, and the gratification that comes from creating positive multi-generational change.

Position Overview

As a Dean of Operations at Ednovate, you will be responsible for leading operational excellence at your school site to ensure that the school is safe, efficient, fully enrolled and financially healthy, with resources readily available and aligned to educational priorities to enable the highest level of learning. You will supervise the school's operations team, and collaborate closely with other members of the leadership team, school staff, parents, and the network support team. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong organizational, systems, attention to detail, and communication skills looking to create positive multigenerational change in a collaborative, results-oriented environment. This is a full-time, exempt role that reports to the Principal.

What You'll Do
  • Manage the school operations team. Directly supervise an Operations Coordinator and Operations Assistant, building their capacity to execute on all school operations tasks effectively and efficiently. Model top-notch customer service and Ednovate's values so that staff, students, visitors and families have a high-quality experience in every interaction. Manage external vendors, including but not limited to custodial and nutrition teams.
  • Achieve operational excellence. Meet all school and network goals for operations, including but not limited to attendance, student records, meals, cleanliness, school safety, and technology. Create and drive the implementation of systems and processes that maximize time for instruction and create an environment conducive to safe and joyful learning. Analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement and implement cost-effective solutions in a timely manner.
  • Be a logistics leader. Oversee all school events so they are planned in a timely manner and within budget, lead purchasing, and adhere to all financial procedures and guidelines. Ensure all data is kept accurate in the Student Information System. Collaborate with staff across the school and network to share best practices and contribute to the continuous improvement and growth of the organization.

Who You'll Be
  • Mission-driven professional passionate about increasing college attainment for historically under-represented students
  • Social justice champion committed to promoting educational opportunity for all students and families
  • Entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in a workplace characterized by autonomy, flexibility, transparency and accountability
  • Collaborative team player who works well with others from diverse backgrounds, uplifts and celebrates our teammates and engages in healthy debate and feedback to get the best results for students and families
  • Resourceful, persistent learner with a growth mindset, constantly seeking to "find a way or make one" to master your craft and improve results.

We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's Degree, required
  • 4+ years of experience working in school operations, preferred
  • People management experience, preferred
  • Fluency in written and spoken Spanish, preferred

We're Committed To Giving You
  • A competitive and transparent salary ($90,000 to $115,000, depending on background and experience)
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage - including a fully-paid medical and dental option for employees and their families - and flexible spending account options
  • Paid family leave, short-term disability and life insurance benefits
  • Fitness and entertainment discounts
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • 403b retirement savings plan, with company match
  • A place to grow, learn and be a part of the Ednovate family

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