Launching Head of Operations for BASIS Leander

Basis Ed • Leander, TX

26d • Onsite

About The Position

LAUNCHING HEAD OF OPERATIONS: BASIS Leander Campus! This position reports to the Chief Schools Officer, the Head of Operations, BASIS Leander Campus, will be responsible for all non-academic, operational campus functions. This includes, but is not limited to, financial, facilities and enrollment management for the school site including vendor selection and management, purchasing and accounting, facilities management and technology. This position also serves as the onsite human resources contact, implementing programs designed by central office. This position partners with the Head of School to ensure that the academics are able to meet BASIS standards and manages a small operations staff. Because of the multi-faceted nature of this position, the job includes an intensive onboarding period including hands on training at other BASIS campuses, prior to the opening of the new campus in the fall of 2026.

Requirements

• 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 maintain high professional standards
• Exemplary organizational skills; ability to establish and manage multiple priorities; ability to 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 from plumbing and sanitation to repair and maintenance
• MBA or Bachelors in Business Administration or similar degree
• 3-5 years in a financial or purchasing management role
• 2+ years of experience with facilities management
• 2+ years of leadership/management over a team

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience with HR related functions
• Education management or non-profit management a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversees the physical operation of the school including security, IT, VOIP, copiers etc. and maintains the schools inventory of hardware and software
• Manages the school budget and acts as the on-site bookkeeper keeping an accurate and continuous record of the financial position of the school, in partnership with Central Office accounting department
• Partners with the head of school with decisions regarding salaries and benefits for all personnel, including the evaluation of support staff.
• Manages human resource functions for school employees in partnership with the central human resources team
• In accordance with internal controls and procurement requirements Researches, evaluates, purchases and manages school services including building maintenance, housekeeping and grounds
• Manages the purchase of all supplies including textbooks and school operating supplies
• Arranges bids and develops specifications for all outside contractual work
• Ensures the safety of personnel and students in their use of the facilities including the scheduling and management of required drills (fire, lockdown, etc.)
• Manages the front office and specialized support staff including registrar and records management
• Maintains accurate and complete records of all school assets
• Ensures all new families are effectively onboarded and registered by June
• Responsible for managing all beginning of year efforts
• Complies with all federal, state, and organizational student registration requirements throughout the enrollment process (i.e. transfers, testing, etc.)?

Benefits

• Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience.
• BASIS.ed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance and a robust 401K plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees