Head of Operations

Basis Ed • Leander, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

BASIS Leander is seeking a Head of Operations to oversee the school site's Finance and Facilities functions, including vendor selection and management, purchasing, accounting, facilities management, and technology. The role also serves as the onsite human resources contact, implementing programs designed by the central office, and partners with the Head of School to ensure academics can meet BASIS standards. The Head of Operations manages a small operations staff and reports to the Sr. Vice President of School Services.

The position oversees the school's physical operations and budget, maintains financial and asset records, coordinates purchasing and outside contractual work, and supports human resources functions in partnership with central teams. It also manages the front office and specialized support staff and helps ensure the safety of personnel and students in school facilities.

Requirements

• MBA, bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or a similar degree.
• Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• 3–5 years in a financial or purchasing management role.
• 2 or more years of experience with facilities management.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and mindset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of management principles and practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to think analytically and strategically.
• Excellent problem-solving and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work independently with diverse constituents while maintaining high professional standards.
• Exemplary organizational skills, including the ability to establish and manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.
• Patience, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
• Enjoys working in an environment serving children.
• Willingness and ability to address facility issues involving plumbing, sanitation, repair, and maintenance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with HR-related functions.
• Education management or nonprofit management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the physical operation of the school, including security, IT, VOIP, and copiers, and maintain the school's hardware and software inventory.
• Manage the school budget and serve as the onsite bookkeeper, maintaining an accurate and continuous record of the school's financial position in partnership with a Central Office School Accountant.
• Partner with the Head of School on decisions regarding salaries and benefits for personnel, including evaluation of support staff.
• Manage human resources functions for school employees in partnership with the central human resources team.
• Research, evaluate, purchase, and manage school services, including building maintenance, housekeeping, and grounds.
• Manage purchasing of supplies, including textbooks and school operating supplies.
• Arrange bids and develop specifications for outside contractual work.
• Ensure the safety of personnel and students in their use of facilities, including scheduling and managing required drills such as fire and lockdown drills.
• Manage the front office and specialized support staff, including registrar and records management.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all school assets.
• Partner with the Head of School to ensure academics can meet BASIS standards.
• Manage a small operations staff.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical and dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• PTO.
• Ability to add dependents to benefits.
• 401(k) with partial match that grows over time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount).
• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience.

What This Job Offers

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