Director of School Operations
TemPositions Group Of Companies
Providence, RI
Director of School Operations (Temporary)
Duration: 3–4 Month Assignment (Medical Leave Coverage)
Schedule: Full-Time
Start: Immediate
Our client is seeking an experienced Director of School Operations to serve as the senior operational leader and strategic partner to the Principal during a temporary leave period. This role ensures the seamless day-to-day functioning of the school by leading administration, safety, facilities, enrollment operations, and family engagement.
Why This Role Matters
You will serve as the operational backbone of the school - ensuring students, families, and staff have a safe, efficient, and well-run learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy
- Serve as strategic thought partner and operational lead alongside the Principal
- Own school-wide operational KPIs including finance, safety, attendance, and facilities
- Lead and develop the school operations team, including student services and office staff
- Drive performance management, coaching, and professional development
Enrollment & Student Services
- Oversee enrollment, transfers, records, and student data systems
- Lead family engagement for prospective and newly admitted families
- Partner on recruitment and matriculation strategy
School Safety & Facilities
- Direct school safety programs, emergency preparedness, and compliance
- Oversee facilities operations, repairs, custodial services, and site standards
- Ensure a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff
School Operations
- Lead daily administrative operations across custodial, food, health, and transportation services
- Oversee technology infrastructure in partnership with IT
- Direct school readiness planning for each academic year
Family & Community Engagement
- Serve as a primary point of contact for family communication and issue resolution
- Lead planning of major school events, ceremonies, and community programs
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
- 3+ years of operations leadership experience in a fast-paced environment
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and operational systems
COMPANY OVERVIEW
This job is presented to you by TemPositions Office, a division of the TemPositions Group of Companies. Enjoy exceptional compensation, benefits, and a wealth of opportunities in all office related position. To learn more about employment opportunities, visit our website at www.tempositions.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
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About the Company
TemPositions Group Of Companies
Founded in 1962, The TemPositions Group of Companies is a privately owned full-service staffing firm offering temporary, contract temp-to-hire and direct hire services. We’re one of the largest regional staffing firms in the country, serving the New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and California markets.
While there are very few companies that can offer clients a truly broad range of skill sets, we can. We’re comprised of multiple specialized divisions, each staffed with individuals possessing years of hands-on industry experience. By having similar backgrounds to both our clients and the professionals we place, our internal staff understands the nuances and can select precisely the right individuals for the job. They can also proactively identify innovative ways of assisting our clients, and develop the appropriate systems or programs to translate these ideas into reality.
The TemPositions Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status or genetic information.