Regional Director of Operations
About The Position
SMART Management and BridgePrep Academy support high-quality Pre-K–12 charter schools across Florida. We build strong academic, operational, and cultural systems that empower educators and help schools thrive long-term. The Regional Director of Operations (RDO) is a senior operational leader responsible for non-instructional business operations across our South Florida region. Serving as a coach, strategist, and accountability partner to campus-based Deans of Operations (DOOs), the RDO drives operational excellence, enrollment strategy, facilities readiness, and regulatory compliance. This role requires a solutions-oriented leader who excels in multi-site management, data-driven decisions, and building high-performing teams to support student achievement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5–8+ years of multi-site operations leadership experience (K–12 education, charter management, or district support environments preferred).
- Expertise in school budgeting, enrollment systems, vendor management, and facilities oversight.
- Willingness to travel regularly across South Florida campuses.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coach, train, and support Deans of Operations across South Region campuses.
- Drive operational consistency, accountability, and performance monitoring systems.
- Strengthen principal satisfaction by providing responsive, solutions-based support.
- Partner with school leaders and recruiters to meet/exceed FTE targets (FTE1 and FTE2).
- Analyze enrollment dashboards to improve conversion, onboarding, and student retention.
- Ensure front-office staff deliver exceptional customer service and positive family experiences.
- Oversee regional operational budgets, purchasing protocols, and financial controls.
- Audit vendor management and procurement procedures across all campuses.
- Lead Beginning-of-Year (BOY) operational readiness and safety planning.
- Oversee child nutrition (NSLP), facilities maintenance, and transportation logistics.
- Support site expansion, facility planning, and emergency preparedness.
Benefits
- Relocation / Signing Support Potential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
