School Operations Manager

Bridgeprep Academy • West Palm Beach, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

SMART Management is a mission-driven education management organization supporting high-quality Pre-K–12 charter schools across Florida. We partner closely with school leaders to build the strong academic, operational, and cultural systems that help schools—and educators—thrive. BridgePrep Academy is dedicated to empowering students through an innovative, dual-language, and child-centered learning environment. Guided by a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and interactive technology, BridgePrep fosters critical thinking, cultural awareness, and a lifelong passion for learning. Here, you are part of a collaborative, growth-oriented community where high expectations, structured support, and a deep belief in every child’s potential guide our work each day.

The Dean of Operations is the operational anchor of the school. You will ensure that we maintain an efficient, compliant, and highly functional campus so that our instructional leaders can focus completely on teaching and learning. Managing all non-instructional functions—from enrollment and compliance to facilities and safety—you will create a structured, supportive, and organized environment where students can succeed.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in operations, school administration, or project management
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Exceptionally organized with strong systems management abilities.
• Experience with data systems, compliance, or school operations is a major plus.
• A track record of managing multiple priorities, focusing on the "big rocks" first, and hitting deadlines with precision.
• High energy, ironclad integrity, and the tenacity to push through challenges.
• Self-aware, deeply collaborative, and own your outcomes.
• Decisions always prioritize student impact.
• Focus on the highest-impact safety and operational priorities.
• Take absolute responsibility for outcomes and follow through.
• Maintain uncompromising standards for systems and execution.
• Use data consistently to drive your decisions.
• Arrange three reference checks, including one with a former manager.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data systems, compliance, or school operations is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Own daily operational logistics, including arrival, dismissal, lunch, and transitions.
• Manage vendor relationships (transportation, food service, maintenance) and ensure a highly efficient, welcoming front office.
• Lead student recruitment, onboarding, and daily attendance strategies to meet targets for FTE1 (October) and FTE2 (February).
• Keep the campus clean, safe, and exceptionally well-maintained.
• Conduct regular walkthroughs, manage custodial staff, and lead emergency preparedness and crisis response systems.
• Serve as the operational face of the school for families.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and clear communication regarding enrollment, attendance, and campus logistics.

What This Job Offers

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