Resident Operations Director (2026-2027)

Zeta Charter Schools

$90K — $92K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 4+ years of relevant work experience
  • Proven project management skills
  • Strong attention to detail and quality
  • Ability to analyze data for operational decisions

Responsibilities

  • Complete a 6-12 month full-time training program to become an Operations Director
  • Lead school operational activities as part of the leadership team
  • Work on-site at a Zeta school, participating in the operations team
  • Manage various school-specific and wider Zeta operations projects
  • Establish systems that meet high operational standards for facilities
  • Apply data analysis to enhance operational systems over time

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and commuting expenses
  • 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions
  • Monthly wellness stipend for lifestyle expenses
  • Free mental health resources including therapy sessions and a mindfulness subscription
  • Technology support with a MacBook Air and mobile reimbursement
  • Fully stocked teacher workrooms and team-building events
  • Books for ongoing professional development
Full Job Description
Deliver powerful results

To achieve our vision, we are searching for a Resident Operations Director with a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of work experience along with proven project management abilities and a relentlessly high excellence bar.

Responsibilities:
  • The Resident Operations Director program is a 6-12 month, full-time program that prepares you to become an Operations Director at a Zeta school
  • As an Operations Director, you are the operational leader of your school and a member of the school leadership team.
  • As a Resident Operations Director at Zeta, you are placed at an existing Zeta school and serve as a full-time member of the school's operations team
  • You will engage in operations work at the host school and tackle a variety of school-specific and Zeta-wide operations projects, all while learning the skills and mindset needed to become an excellent Operations Director
  • You will help develop both systems for ensuring a world-class facility that meet's Zeta's high expectations while also creating a safe and welcoming school environment for all students, staff, and families
  • You will engage in short-term and long-term thinking on best operational systems, using data to shape every aspect of our school systems

The salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $92,500. New hires can expect to be brought into the organization at a salary at or near the start of the range, depending on relevant experience in operations and internal equity. Compensation is based on our salary scales. Resident Operations Directors who are able to start immediately are eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.

Zeta offers a relocation reimbursement of up to $2,500 for eligible staff relocating to join our school community.
How does Zeta invest in you?

We offer great benefits:
  • Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses
  • 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings
  • Competitive compensation

We provide awesome perks:
  • Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses (gym memberships, salon appointments, concerts - it's up to you!)
  • 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and free Headspace subscription
  • MacBook Air and specified monthly reimbursement for use of a mobile phone
  • Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine
  • Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC's finest sweet treats
  • Books for professional development

We care deeply about your personal and professional growth:
  • Clear pathway to professional growth
  • Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates
  • Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team
  • Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming
Apply Now!

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