BRICK Networks · 5 hours ago
Founding Director of Operations [Rochester]
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveBRICK Networks is a nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through holistic support and excellent educational pathways. The Founding Director of Operations will lead the establishment of operational systems and infrastructure for the new BRICK Rochester Academy Charter School, collaborating with school leadership and the network office to ensure effective operations and compliance.
Education
Hiring Manager
Chaleeta Hines
Responsibilities
Collaborate with school leadership and BEN’s finance team to develop and manage the school budget
Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions and submit them to the finance team for processing
Ensure adherence to fiscal policy and participate in the annual financial audit by preparing required documentation
Manage school purchasing, including vendor orders, tracking, and maintaining inventory
Monitor spending to ensure alignment with school priorities and compliance
Ensure campus readiness for start-up and new school year by ordering furniture, equipment, technology, and classroom supplies, and establishing strong founding systems
Design and lead all daily operational systems: arrival, dismissal, transitions, safety routines, and time-on-task maximization
Train and coach staff members responsible for operating these systems
Oversee campus facilities, repairs, and maintenance
Manage food service and transportation coordination with service providers
Oversee the school's supply, asset, and technology inventory
Manage hardware and software implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Develop and manage visitor systems ensuring accessibility while preserving safety
Partner with the Vice Principal of Culture to coordinate BRICK’s ecosystem and school culture activities
Ensure the timely implementation of all items on the school’s annual calendar
Maintain accurate school schedules, student records, and transcripts in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements
Ensure timely and accurate submission of all state, local, and federal compliance reports
Develop and maintain a tracking system to monitor progress toward operational goals and priorities
Oversee teacher coverage as needed to support stable instructional environments
Manage production and distribution of student progress reports and report cards
Ensure student records are properly maintained and updated
Lead planning and execution of enrollment-related events (open houses, feeder school visits, enrollment lotteries, paperwork sessions)
Ensure compliance with all employment laws and policies, and with state and federal regulations related to public school operations
Problem-solve daily challenges independently while maintaining strong communication with school leadership
Manage, evaluate, and coach all operational staff (office manager, receptionist, project manager, building engineers, custodians, cafeteria staff, security)
Establish clear operational norms, service standards, and accountability systems
Serve as a school leadership partner to steward the academic vision through excellent operational systems
Address the school community as needed to support communication, safety, and coordinated execution of schoolwide initiatives
Supervise customer service systems including parent communication, front office procedures, mail, and transportation requests
Collect and maintain appropriate human resources information for faculty and staff
Designing and launching all operational systems for a brand-new school
Managing all aspects of building preparation and school opening
Leading student enrollment operations to meet targets
Creating strong workflows for finance, procurement, and compliance
Building a high-performing operations team and culture
Ensuring operational excellence starting Day 1
Qualification
Required
Strong project management skills
Leadership experience
Deep alignment with BRICK's mission
Collaborate with school leadership and BEN's finance team to develop and manage the school budget
Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions and submit them to the finance team for processing
Ensure adherence to fiscal policy and participate in the annual financial audit by preparing required documentation
Manage school purchasing, including vendor orders, tracking, and maintaining inventory
Monitor spending to ensure alignment with school priorities and compliance
Ensure campus readiness for start-up and new school year by ordering furniture, equipment, technology, and classroom supplies, and establishing strong founding systems
Design and lead all daily operational systems: arrival, dismissal, transitions, safety routines, and time-on-task maximization
Train and coach staff members responsible for operating these systems
Oversee campus facilities, repairs, and maintenance
Manage food service and transportation coordination with service providers
Oversee the school's supply, asset, and technology inventory
Manage hardware and software implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Develop and manage visitor systems ensuring accessibility while preserving safety
Partner with the Vice Principal of Culture to coordinate BRICK's ecosystem and school culture activities
Ensure the timely implementation of all items on the school's annual calendar
Maintain accurate school schedules, student records, and transcripts in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements
Ensure timely and accurate submission of all state, local, and federal compliance reports
Develop and maintain a tracking system to monitor progress toward operational goals and priorities
Oversee teacher coverage as needed to support stable instructional environments
Manage production and distribution of student progress reports and report cards
Ensure student records are properly maintained and updated
Lead planning and execution of enrollment-related events (open houses, feeder school visits, enrollment lotteries, paperwork sessions)
Ensure compliance with all employment laws and policies, and with state and federal regulations related to public school operations
Problem-solve daily challenges independently while maintaining strong communication with school leadership
Manage, evaluate, and coach all operational staff (office manager, receptionist, project manager, building engineers, custodians, cafeteria staff, security)
Establish clear operational norms, service standards, and accountability systems
Serve as a school leadership partner to steward the academic vision through excellent operational systems
Address the school community as needed to support communication, safety, and coordinated execution of schoolwide initiatives
Supervise customer service systems including parent communication, front office procedures, mail, and transportation requests
Collect and maintain appropriate human resources information for faculty and staff
Designing and launching all operational systems for a brand-new school
Managing all aspects of building preparation and school opening
Leading student enrollment operations to meet targets
Creating strong workflows for finance, procurement, and compliance
Building a high-performing operations team and culture
Ensuring operational excellence starting Day 1
Benefits
High support from network operations, finance, compliance, talent, and IT teams
Access to professional development, coaching, and network-wide learning communities
Opportunities to design founding systems, influence culture, and innovate
Competitive compensation and benefits
Company
BRICK Networks
BRICK is on a mission to support families from pre-cradle-to-career through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and career.
Founded in 2008
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dominique Lee
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Chaleeta Hines
Chief Operating Officer
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