Dean of Operations in Richmond

The Dean of Operations will be responsible for ensuring the effective, efficient, and values-aligned school site operations for both Middle and High school sites. Reporting to the Executive Directors, the Dean of Operations will be the non-instructional leader of the school site. The Dean will oversee:

• Attendance
• Child nutrition
• Recruitment and enrollment
• Facilities
• Field trips
• Health and safety
• Scheduling
• Records
• Testing
• Transportation

The Dean will also support key compliance projects and manage operations team members which may include a Community Engagement Manager, Office Assistants, Americorp members, Special Projects Manager, traffic attendants, and a Food Server.

The ideal candidate is a results-driven, systems-oriented leader with people and project management experience. They possess excellent communication skills and can quickly build strong relationships with faculty, families, staff, and students.

What You’ll Do

• Attendance: Manage systems and processes to support daily attendance and collaborate with Executive Directors on both sites to ensure both schools meet student attendance goals. Ensure regular attendance reports are submitted on time, accurately, and in compliance. Oversee implementation and compliance of attendance interventions including truancy protocols.
• Recruitment and Enrollment: Manage systems and processes to support recruitment and enrollment and collaborate with Executive Directors to oversee recruitment of new students and ensure schools meet enrollment goals. Manage lotteries and registration for prospective students and ensure compliance with charter petition. Manage re-enrollment for current students.
• Health and Safety: Ensure that the site is safe and secure and in compliance, including management of site safety plan. Coordinate site emergency drills and liaise with local emergency departments. Ensure student incidents are recorded and reported accurately and on time.
• Technology and Facilities: Manage inventory of technology equipment and ensure that Chromebooks are kept in good care. Manage facilities maintenance, coordinate repairs, and liaise with landlords.
• Meals: Oversee child nutrition program and daily meal service; ensure compliance with the National School Lunch Program.
• Records and Testing: Oversee intake and ongoing maintenance of student cumulative files to ensure accuracy and compliance. Manage incoming transfers and transcript requests.
• Scheduling: Support design of school master schedule. Build student schedules for the start of the school year.
• Transportation: Coordinate daily bussing and manage public transit program. Oversee transportation management for field trips and other school activities.
• Leadership: Serve as a member of the school admin team. Manage Community Engagement Manager, Office Assistants, Americorp members, Special Project Manager, traffic attendants, and Food Server.

What You Need

• Commitment to uphold Summit's values and belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education.
• Bachelor's Degree is strongly preferred.
• Operations and/or prior school experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in project and people management is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Google Platforms including Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides.
• Valid CPR/First Aid certification.
• Clear health and background check.

Who You Are

• You maintain high expectations for all students and believe all students can find success in school, college, and life.
• You thrive while collaborating and are excited to work with your colleagues.
• You possess excellent organizational and project management skills with an obsession for details.
• You are positive and resilient in the face of big challenges.
• You take initiative and ownership in driving your work to meet personal and team goals.
• You have an ability to apply honest, actionable, and timely feedback that results in improved performance.
• You possess strong relationship skills with the ability to motivate, inspire, develop, and communicate with a diverse group of faculty and community members.
• You are empathetic and culturally competent.
• You thrive in innovative environments and are comfortable with the ambiguity that can come with a dynamic and progressive workplace.
• You’re committed to continuous improvement and have a growth mindset.

What You Get

In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work, you'll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan, unlimited take what you need PTO policy, 11 paid holidays, and 3 weeks of organization-wide closures during the year. You and your dependents will have access to multiple health, dental, and vision plans at 25% cost; we cover the other 75%. Our compensation policy strives to be equitable and transparent. The salary for this position starts at $103,663 and goes up to $122,635, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly intertwined with education. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.