Director of Operations & Compliance

Director of Operations & Compliance

Global Citizens Public Charter School is seeking a passionate Director of Operations & Compliance, who will be responsible for managing the operational and financial systems, procedures, and administrative infrastructure of the school. The Director of Operations & Compliance will work directly with the school leadership team and serves as the primary point of contact for all school-based operations, facility, finance, human resources management, including budgeting, purchasing, facility improvements, vendor management, technology, student recruitment, student data systems, regulatory compliance, as well as other operational systems, procedures, and processes that ensure the school is run in an orderly and effective manner. This position reports directly to the Head of School.

Global Citizens is the first dual language immersion elementary school in Washington, DC, to offer language immersion in both Mandarin Chinese and Spanish pathways - exposing students to the top three languages spoken in the world. Paired with a focus on social justice and whole child wellness, Global Citizens equips children to become empathetic, globally competent, and socially-minded leaders who are prepared for a future we cannot yet imagine. Global Citizens opened in Ward 7 to provide children and their families living east of the Anacostia River with equitable access to dual language immersion programs. This position offers an incredible opportunity to work alongside a founding team, within an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment focused on improving educational opportunities for all students, especially those who are most marginalized and undervalued.

The core values live in our Global Citizens PCS educational model through four key pillars: Globally Competent Bilingualism, Academic Excellence, Social Justice, and Whole Child Wellness.

Director of Operations & Compliance Day-to-Day Core Competencies and Responsibilities:

• School Operations Leadership & Operations Team Management
• Budget and Finance
• Operations Management
• Facility Maintenance and Management
• Human Resources Management
• Data Management
• Student Recruitment/Retention
• Compliance

Director of Operations & Compliance Requirements/Qualifications :

• A Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
• At least 3-5 years of serving in a similar capacity (finance, operations, and procurement management related experience) at another charter school in the District (preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, Google, and other related web-based tools as required
• Familiarity with Student Information Systems (such as PowerSchool, etc.)
• Highly-motivated self-starter
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Ability to support employees including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• Ability to work with computers, various software programs, and other technology
• Knowledge of management and operations systems and strategies to run an effective organization
• Knowledge of public education and charter schools and/or start-up nonprofit organizations is highly desirable but not required

Salary is competitive and based on education and professional experience, and ranges from $100K to $120K. Additionally, Global Citizens PCS offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Global Citizens PCS is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. We strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. It is our policy to ensure that all individuals with whom we are in contact with are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, military status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, parenthood, or any other personal or professional status.