Dean of Operations (Temporary)
About the role
The Dean of Operations will be responsible for ensuring the effective, efficient, and values-aligned school site operations. This position is a temporary role expected to last through October 2026, with possible extension based on need. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Dean of Operations will be the non-instructional leader of the school site.
Responsibilities
Manage systems and processes to support daily attendance and collaborate with the Executive Director to ensure school meets 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.
Manage systems and processes to support recruitment and enrollment and collaborate with the Executive Director to oversee recruitment of new students and ensure school meets enrollment goals (School is fully enrolled).
Manage lotteries and registration for prospective students and ensure compliance with charter petitions.
Manage re-enrollment for current students (100% forms collected by first day of school).
Ensure that site is safe and secure and in compliance, including management of site safety plan (100% emergency drills completed on time, safety plan updated annually, annual safety inspection passed).
Cookordinate site emergency drills and liaise with local emergency departments.
Ensure student incidents are recorded and reported accurately and on time.
Cookordinate site health and nursing services; this includes hearing and vision screening.
Ensure that field trips are safe and compliant.
Manage inventory of technology equipment and ensure that Chromebooks are kept in good care.
Manage facilities maintenance, coordinate repairs and liaise with landlords.
Cookordinate with facilities team on site upgrades.
Oversee child nutrition program and daily meal service; this includes required training and certification.
Ensure compliance with the National School Lunch Program.
Manage meal application collection and processing.
Oversee intake and ongoing maintenance of student cumulative files to ensure accuracy and compliance, including processing records requests for entering and exiting students.
Manage incoming transfers and transcript requests.
Oversee distribution of report cards and transcripts.
Support planning, preparation and administration for standardized tests.
Support design of school master schedule.
Build student schedules for the start of the school year.
Manage student scheduling maintenance throughout the school year.
Coordinate daily bussing and manage public transit programs.
Manage transportation reporting and ensure compliance.
Oversee transportation management for field trips and other school activities.
Serve as a member of the school leadership team.
Manage Community Engagement Manager, Office Assistant(s)/Manager(s), and Food Server.
Qualifications
Commitment to uphold Summit’s values, belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education that prepares them for college and for life.
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.
Prior experience with data or analysis is 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.
What You Get
Access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan, “take what you need” PTO policy, 12 paid holidays, and 3 weeks of organization-wide closures during the year.
Access to multiple health, dental, and vision plans at 25% cost (we cover the other 75%) and employee life and disability insurance at no cost.
Salary
The salary for this position starts at $84,720 and goes up to $111,486 commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly intertwined with education. We are ALL better when we are able to bring our whole selves to work and honor each other’s voices across identities, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences.