Director of Operations & Compliance

Global Citizens Public Charter School•Washington, DC

About The Position

Global Citizens Public Charter School seeks a Director of Operations & Compliance to manage the school’s operational and financial systems, procedures, and administrative infrastructure. The role works directly with the school leadership team and serves as the primary point of contact for school-based operations, facilities, finance, human resources, budgeting, purchasing, facility improvements, vendor management, technology, student recruitment, student data systems, regulatory compliance, and other systems and procedures that support effective school operations. The position reports directly to the Head of School and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and the annual budgeting process. The Director partners with the Head of School and Principal to develop and implement the school-wide operations vision, manages and develops operations staff, and oversees finance, procurement, food and bus services, extended learning, technology, facilities, human resources support, data management, student recruitment and retention, and regulatory compliance. The role also manages reporting and compliance obligations involving public funds and school programs, including relevant local, state, federal, and charter-school requirements. Global Citizens PCS is a Washington, DC public charter school and the city’s first dual-language immersion elementary school offering Mandarin Chinese and Spanish pathways. Its mission is to inspire and prepare the next generation of global citizens through a nurturing learning environment for children ages 3–11. Its educational model emphasizes globally competent bilingualism, academic excellence, social justice, and whole-child wellness, with diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values. The salary range is $100,000–$120,000, depending on education and professional experience. The school also offers a comprehensive benefits package. The school reviews applications as they are received until the position is filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 3–5 years serving in a similar capacity, with experience related to finance, operations, and procurement management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, Google, and other related web-based tools.
Familiarity with student information systems such as PowerSchool.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Ability to support employees, including 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.
Highly motivated self-starter.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience in a similar finance, operations, and procurement management capacity at another charter school in the District is preferred.
Knowledge of public education and 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 the school-wide operations vision.
Contribute to the school’s strategic planning and annual budgeting as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Hire, manage, coach, evaluate, and develop operations team members, including front office staff, the Extended Learning Coordinator, and the Food Handler.
Develop and manage outside vendor contracts and serve as the 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, financial records, procurement, fee-based programs, fee collection, deposits, inventory, deliveries, payroll activities, audits, and financial data.
Prepare and submit National School Lunch reports and data; oversee invoicing for lunch, after-school programming, and other fee-for-service offerings.
Manage vendor relations and contracts, including contracts and procurement over $25,000.
Oversee food services, bus services, before-care and after-school programming, technology services, and student information systems.
Implement systems that support teachers and administrative staff; manage school purchasing, deliveries, and inventory.
Prepare the school for each new school year by arranging furniture, equipment, classroom supplies, and school services.
Oversee planning and execution of school events, including family orientation, field trips, report card night, and celebrations.
Manage facilities, campus maintenance, inspections, safety, cleanliness, evacuation drills, work orders, building systems, and facility vendors and contracts.
Manage janitorial, groundskeeping, and exterminator contracts and teams; maintain systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and phones.
Support hiring and benefits administration with the Head of School and back-office provider, support employee retention, and maintain legally compliant human resources tools, practices, and policies.
Manage student and financial data for reporting entities and requirements, including OSSE, DC PCSB, federal grants, E-Rate, special education, the National School Lunch Program, and grant partners.
Maintain accurate data sharing across internal and third-party systems and ensure student records are handled and secured appropriately under FERPA.
Participate in student recruitment and enrollment; ensure adherence to enrollment, registration, extended learning, and homeless children and youth procedures.
Ensure compliance with requirements of OSSE, the GC PCS Board of Directors, DC PCSB, public-school policies, and employment regulations.
Manage federal programs, including applications, management, and reporting on the use of public funds.