[26-27] Charlotte, NC Business Operations Director

OUR MISSION

Movement Schools is a growing network of free, public charter schools. We exist to love and value scholars and communities by leading a movement of excellence in education. In partnership with our families, we equip our scholars with the tools to close generational gaps through self-efficacy, access to world-class instruction, and financial education.

About This Role

Lead the Systems. Build the Team. Strengthen the School.

Running an exceptional school where children are loved and valued requires more than just great instruction — it requires excellence in school-based operations. The Business Operations Director (BOD) is the senior operations leader on the campus and the strategic partner to the Principal on every non-instructional system that keeps the school running.

As Business Operations Director, you will lead the campus operations team — including the Office Manager, Office Associates, Operations Associates, and other operations staff — and own campus-level finance, compliance, facilities, vendor management, enrollment strategy, testing logistics, and risk management. You will partner closely with the Principal, the network operations team, and the campus operations team to ensure teachers can maximize their time on scholar learning and growth.

If you are a detail-oriented leader who thrives in complex environments, enjoys building and managing teams, and is passionate about strengthening schools through operational excellence, we invite you to apply.

What You’ll Do

You’ll lead the people and systems that keep your campus running with excellence.

As Business Operations Director, you will:

Operations Team Leadership

• Directly supervise the Office Manager and, through them, the Office Associates and Operations Associates

• Hire, onboard, coach, and develop the campus operations team in partnership with the Principal and Talent Team

• Set clear expectations, lead weekly check-ins, and conduct performance reviews for operations staff

• Build a service-oriented culture in which operations enables instruction and scholar success

• Lead operations team meetings, professional development, and capacity-building

Finance & Budget Management

• Manage the campus budget in partnership with the Principal and the network Finance team

• Lead campus-level purchasing, procurement, vendor selection, and contract management

• Approve expenditures, reconcile spending against budget, and resolve variances proactively

• Oversee free/reduced-lunch program reporting and accountability at the campus level

• Ensure accurate financial documentation, audit-readiness, and timely submission of receipts and reports

• Partner with the Chief Financial Officer and Grants Manager on grant-funded campus initiatives

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure campus compliance with federal, state, and charter-authorizer operational requirements in every state in which Movement Schools operates

• Partner with the Director of Compliance & Accountability on enrollment reporting, attendance accuracy, scholar records, immunization compliance, and emergency preparedness

• Lead campus response to authorizer site visits, monitoring visits, and audits

• Maintain compliant scholar cumulative files, personnel files, and operational records

• Manage campus risk — including insurance, safety drills, emergency protocols, and incident reporting

• Ensure FERPA-compliant data handling across all operational systems

Enrollment Strategy & Scholar Retention

• Lead campus enrollment strategy in partnership with the Principal and network Enrollment team

• Set and monitor enrollment, attendance, and retention targets

• Analyze enrollment, attendance, and withdrawal data to identify trends and inform interventions

• Oversee the Office Manager’s execution of enrollment processes, attendance tracking, and family retention follow-ups

Facilities, Safety & Vendor Management

• Oversee facilities operations, maintenance, custodial services, and facilities-related vendor relationships

• Manage school safety planning, emergency response protocols, and required safety drills

• Lead campus response to facilities emergencies and coordinate with leadership and network ops

• Manage vendor relationships including food service, transportation, IT, and supply contracts

• Ensure the campus environment is safe, clean, well-stocked, and ready for scholars and staff each day

Testing, Logistics & Campus Initiatives

• Lead logistics for state assessments, network assessments, and other testing windows

• Coordinate logistics for school events, professional development, parent events, and major campus initiatives

• Partner with the Principal on staff planning, master scheduling logistics, and start-of-year/end-of-year operations

Strategic Partnership with the Principal

• Serve as the Principal’s thought partner on every non-instructional decision

• Identify operational challenges proactively and implement solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness

• Translate network operations strategy into campus execution

• Represent the campus on network operations calls and cross-campus operations initiatives

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a senior operations leader who can manage people, systems, and strategy with equal strength.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Believe deeply in the right of every scholar to a high-quality education

• Enjoy building, leading, and developing teams — you have managed direct reports successfully

• Bring a strong understanding of school or organizational operations across finance, compliance, facilities, and enrollment

• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders — from families to senior leaders

• Are detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in problem-solving

• Balance compliance and structure with flexibility and service-minded leadership

• Remain calm and solution-oriented in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment

• Use data to inform decisions and identify both risks and opportunities

• Maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive scholar, family, and personnel information

Required Qualifications

Your background shows readiness to lead campus operations end-to-end.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, Education, or a related field

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in operations, finance, or organizational leadership

• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, systems, and compliance

• Demonstrated experience directly supervising staff

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

• Proficiency with productivity tools (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office) and operational systems

• Ability to pass criminal history background checks as required for charter school employees in any state in which Movement Schools operates

• Commitment to Movement Schools’ mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in schools or mission-driven organizations is a plus.

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Education Leadership, or a related field

• Prior experience in a school, charter, or nonprofit environment

• Familiarity with state and federal education compliance requirements (FERPA, IDEA, Title I, charter authorizer reporting)

• Experience with student information systems (e.g., PowerSchool, Infinite Campus) and operational data tracking

• Prior experience supervising and developing operations teams

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Why You’ll Love Working at Movement

You’ll make a strategic impact while supporting a mission-driven school community.

• Mission-driven work: Your leadership directly supports scholar success

• Strategic impact: Lead the systems and teams that strengthen school-wide performance

• Collaborative leadership: Partner closely with the Principal, network operations, and senior leadership

• Professional growth: Opportunities for leadership development and advancement within the network

• Supportive culture: High expectations paired with strong systems and teamwork

Compensation & Schedule

This is a full-time, year-round senior campus role.

• Starting Salary: $80,000 — salary placement based on experience and role alignment

• Employment Type: Full-Time

• Reports To: Principal (with network reporting to the Chief Operations Officer)

• FLSA Status: Exempt

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness, 403(b) retirement plan, FSA, and generous paid time off

• Schedule: Follows the academic calendar with pre-scheduled summer responsibilities for planning, preparation, and start-of-year operations

• Additional Commitments: Occasional evenings and weekends for family engagement events, testing windows, audits, and campus initiatives

Our Commitment

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all.

Movement Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required background checks in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Ready to Lead with Purpose?

If you’re ready to lead with purpose by strengthening the operations that enable scholars and educators to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.