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YES Prep Public Schools · 2 days ago

25-26 Founding Director of Campus Operations – West Elementary

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$72K/yr - $72K/yr

3+ years exp

YES Prep Public Schools is dedicated to creating pathways to extraordinary opportunities for students and their families. The Founding Director of Campus Operations will lead and manage non-instructional functions at an elementary campus, ensuring operational excellence in areas such as enrollment, attendance, safety, and fiscal stewardship.

Education

Responsibilities

Achieving 100% student enrollment by October 31 (snapshot date) and maintain at least 99% enrollment throughout the school year with continued teamwork with campus staff and the externals and schools team at home office

Designing and executing recruitment campaigns targeting families within a 3-mile radius of the campus

Overseeing backfilling efforts to ensure grade-level seats remain filled year-round by collaborating with the Home Office externals and schools teams

Serving as a trusted liaison between families, the community, and campus, to build strong relationships and ensure operational decisions are communicated effectively

Overseeing campus events, ensuring they are well-executed and aligned with school and district priorities

Driving campus efforts to exceed a 95% average daily attendance (ADA) by partnering with culture, academics and families

Developing targeted strategies for Tier 2 and Tier 3 attendance interventions

Leading consistent attendance committee meetings in order to implement a campus-wide strategy to achieve ADA benchmarks and meet persistence goals

Ensuring the campus achieves a Tier 1 rating (90% or above) on the Safety & Security (S&S) Operations Scorecard

Implementing and overseeing emergency operating procedures, including training for staff and students and acting as Incident Commander in crisis response

Conducting regular campus safety walkthroughs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards

Maintaining campus financial health by monitoring spending strategies and operating at or under budget

Managing school-based financial operations, including payroll, purchasing, and revenue tracking

Overseeing procurement and timely delivery of materials and supplies, ensuring resources are maximized and aligned with organizational financial goals

Hiring, training, and managing approximately 4-6 campus operations staff to execute tasks with excellence

Fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability within the campus operations team offering clear expectations and timely feedback

Partnering with instructional leaders to align operational priorities with student achievement goals

Overseeing the creation and implementation of accurate master schedules for students and staff before key deadlines

Managing the PTO approval process and ensure coverage for every classroom or duty position

Utilizing innovative systems and processes, leveraging technology and data, to enhance operational efficiency and staff productivity

Ensuring operational readiness for the start of the school year and a strong finish by:

Meeting all enrollment, hiring and onboarding deliverable goals

Meeting facility readiness and closeout goals and timelines

Successfully managing campus-level school deliverables and in-service presentations

Qualification

Operational LeadershipBudget ManagementTeam ManagementData AnalysisCommunity EngagementBilingual SpanishInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingRelationship Building

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year institution required

3-5 years of experience in business, operational, or school-based leadership roles

Proven expertise in managing systems, budgets, and team performance

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to influence and inspire teams

Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment

Ability to work outside of normal hours and on weekends

Proficiency in analyzing data and leveraging technology to optimize processes

Proven ability to lead large-scale operational initiatives and meet ambitious goals

Preferred

Team management experience

Vendor management experience preferred

Bilingual Spanish

Benefits

Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option or a $24 monthly option that includes $50 YES Prep Paid Health Savings Account contribution, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.

Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and an optional 457b Retirement Plan.

Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.

Paid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.

Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.

Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place To Work in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2025. We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education    and were a 2016 finalist as well.