Director of Operations

Rooted School Inc•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Director of Operations will work alongside the Principal, partnering to ensure our students receive an exemplary education. This leader is responsible for building and managing the systems that make the school run smoothly—so teachers can teach and students can thrive. The Director of Operations leads all non-instructional operations including facilities, scheduling, food and transportation services, compliance, student information systems, payroll, benefits, and vendor management. This role also supports student recruitment efforts and plays an active role in shaping a joyful, safe, and high-expectations school culture. We want teammates who demonstrate a passion for and commitment to Rooted's mission • We want teammates who have an unwavering commitment to radical transparency and radical open-mindedness (that, regardless of how much you know about something, you could be wrong) • We want teammates who thrive in a startup environment (mainly comfort with change and ambiguity, strong initiative) • We want teammates who have at least three years' experience in operations with a track record of outstanding results. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of operations experience (school-based experience strongly preferred)
Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfort using data systems, spreadsheets, and school operations tools
Proven ability to lead systems, people, and vendors effectively

Nice To Haves

Experience working in schools, nonprofits, or startups
Familiarity with charter school compliance requirements
Experience managing budgets, payroll, or HR-related operations

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of school operations, including: Facilities and building management, Food services, Transportation services, School schedules and student rosters, Student information systems and databases, Visitor management and front office systems, Payroll, benefits, and staff onboarding/offboarding
Manage operations staff and ensure the smooth operation of the main office
Ensure school-wide compliance with: Health and safety laws, Charter contracts, State education mandates, Teacher certification requirements, Federal and state workplace regulations
Lead student recruitment operations to ensure enrollment and fiscal solvency
Ensure a fully functioning technology infrastructure in collaboration with vendors and internal partners
Create and oversee the school budget, finances, purchasing, and vendor relationships
Use data to identify problems, improve systems, and strengthen operational effectiveness
Build systems that support a joyful, safe, and rigorous school culture
Support the Principal in fostering consistency in academic and behavioral expectations
Ensure that operations and systems reinforce student dignity, belonging, and high expectations
Communicate regularly with families about: School policies and procedures, Trips, events, and logistics, Student performance updates (as needed and in partnership with school leadership)
Build and foster relationships with community leaders and organizations
Maintain a robust and up-to-date database of community partners and organizations