Director of Operations - GEO Academies

21st Century Charter School at Gary • Gary, IN

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About The Position

The Director of Operations is a key member of the GEO Academies Indiana leadership team, responsible for ensuring non-instructional systems run efficiently in support of high-quality teaching and learning across the network. The role oversees operational functions across multiple campuses, including transportation, food service, facilities, procurement, and compliance, and builds infrastructure to support GEO’s continued growth in the Gary region. The Director reports to the Executive Director and works closely with regional and school-based leadership to ensure operational excellence and alignment across campuses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or Education Leadership preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in school or district operations, facilities, or business management preferred.
• Proven success managing multi-site operations and leading diverse teams.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and vendor negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to GEO’s mission of expanding access to college and career pathways for all students.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or Education Leadership.
• At least 2 years of experience in school or district operations, facilities, or business management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for GEO Indiana schools, including transportation, food service, facilities, maintenance, and grounds, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs, including evaluating whether services such as custodial work or transportation should be brought in-house.
• Develop and implement standardized operating procedures across campuses to promote consistency, accountability, and cost efficiency.
• Support school-based leadership in aligning operations with GEO policies, state regulations, and best practices.
• Manage vendors and contracts for transportation, food service, custodial, and maintenance services.
• Serve as the network liaison with state and local agencies on health, safety, and operational compliance.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules, repairs, and capital improvements with the facilities team, school leaders, and external contractors.
• Support development of new school sites and facility expansions.
• Ensure campuses meet safety, ADA, and environmental standards.
• Oversee student transportation routing, scheduling, and vendor management, ensuring efficient, equitable, cost-effective, and compliant service.
• Coordinate with school leaders to ensure operational systems support student attendance and access to meals.
• Monitor operational budgets, approve expenditures within policy limits, and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local operational regulations, including safety codes, child nutrition, and transportation requirements.
• Prepare operational reports and data analysis for the Executive Director.
• Recruit, train, and manage operations staff across campuses.
• Foster a service-oriented culture focused on supporting principals, teachers, and families.
• Collaborate with instructional and administrative leaders to align operations with academic goals and student needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director