Director of Operations & Compliance

Global Citizens Public Charter School•Washington, DC

7d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Global Citizens Public Charter School is seeking a Director of Operations & Compliance to manage the school’s operational and financial systems, procedures, and administrative infrastructure. The Director is the primary point of contact for school-based operations, facilities, finance, human resources, and related functions, including budgeting, purchasing, facility improvements, vendor management, technology, student recruitment, student data systems, and regulatory compliance. The role works directly with the school leadership team and reports to the Head of School. The position is scheduled to start in January 2027. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director partners with the Head of School and Principal to develop and implement an operations vision that supports the school’s academic and cultural vision, and contributes to annual strategic planning and budgeting. The Director leads and develops operations staff and builds scalable systems, policies, and procedures to support effective school operations. Global Citizens PCS is a dual language immersion elementary school in Washington, DC, offering Mandarin Chinese and Spanish pathways. Its mission is to prepare children ages 3–11 to reach their academic and leadership potential through language immersion, diversity, social justice, and whole-child wellness. The school emphasizes academic excellence, language acquisition, inclusion, and a strong sense of belonging. Its core values are reflected in four pillars: Globally Competent Bilingualism, Academic Excellence, Social Justice, and Whole Child Wellness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 3–5 years serving in a similar capacity, with experience related to finance, operations, and procurement management; experience at another charter school in the District is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, Google tools, and other relevant web-based tools.
Familiarity with student information systems such as PowerSchool.
Highly motivated self-starter.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people.
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Ability to support employees by organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
Ability to work with computers, software programs, and other technology.
Knowledge of management and operations systems and strategies for running an effective organization.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience in a similar finance, operations, and procurement management role at another charter school in the District is preferred.
Knowledge of public education, charter schools, and/or start-up nonprofit organizations is highly desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Head of School and Principal to develop and implement a school-wide operations vision.
Contribute to the Senior Leadership Team’s annual strategic planning and budgeting process.
Hire, manage, coach, evaluate, and develop operations team members, including front office staff, the Extended Learning Coordinator, and Food Handler; hold them accountable to goals and outcomes.
Develop and manage contracts with outside vendors and serve as a primary point of contact for the Operations Team.
Support accurate school schedules, student records, and transcripts in accordance with school, local, state, and federal requirements.
Oversee financial transactions, purchasing, budgets, and records, with support from the Board Finance Committee; manage procurement and follow fiscal policies and procedures.
Manage fee-based programs, fee collection, weekly deposits when necessary, annual inventory of furniture, fixtures, and equipment, and receipt and inventory of deliveries.
Manage payroll activities and support the annual financial audit.
Prepare and submit National School Lunch reports and data; oversee invoicing for lunch, after-school programming, and other fee-for-service offerings; manage financial data and vendor relations.
Oversee food services and bus services, including their contracts, employees, and compliance.
Establish systems and structures for before-care and after-school programming.
Manage technology services and student information systems, and implement systems that support teachers and administrative staff.
Manage purchasing by placing vendor orders, tracking deliveries, and maintaining inventory; prepare the school for each new year by ordering furniture, equipment, and classroom supplies and ensuring services are ready.
Oversee planning and execution of school events, including family orientation, field trips, report card night, and holiday and end-of-year celebrations.
Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and policies related to public school operations and employment, including PCSB, OSSE, and special education requirements.
Manage facilities, campus maintenance, regulatory compliance, weekly facilities audits, work orders, building systems, physical spaces, and facility upkeep, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Post notices and conduct facility evacuation drills to support compliance with DC and federal rules and regulations.
Manage janitorial, groundskeeping, and exterminator contracts and teams; evaluate vendor relationships and introduce protocols as needed.
Assist the Head of School with hiring and work with the back-office provider on employee benefits administration; support retention of high-performing employees and keep HR tools, practices, and policies current and legally compliant.
Manage student and financial data for reporting entities and requirements, including OSSE, DC PCSB, the Office of Federal Grants, E-Rate, special education, the National School Lunch Program, and grant partners as applicable.
Manage information technology systems to ensure accurate and current data sharing across internal databases and third-party systems; ensure student records are handled and secured appropriately under FERPA.
Participate in student recruitment and enrollment; ensure adherence to enrollment and registration policies and procedures.
Support the operation of the Extended Learning Program and ensure adherence to processes supporting Homeless Children and Youth.
Ensure compliance with requirements of OSSE, the GC PCS Board of Directors, and DC PCSB; manage federal program applications, administration, and reporting on public funds; manage procurement and contracts valued above $25,000.