Director of Campus Operations - YES Prep Hobby Elementary (Immediate Opening)

Description Position: Elementary Director of Campus Operations Reports to: Director of School Operations Position Type: 12‑month Start Date: Immediate Compensation: Starting at $7,150 annually At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best‑in‑class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high‑performing, team‑oriented culture. Some quick stats about us: 21,650 Students 2,600 Team Members 16 Secondary Campuses 12 Elementary Campuses 91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced‑Price Lunch 96% Hispanic & African‑American Students 99% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4‑Year University 85% First‑Generation College Students Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public‑school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population. The Role The Director of Campus Operations (DCO) is the operational leader of the campus responsible for ensuring daily safety, predictability, readiness, and exceptional experiences for students, staff, and families. The DCO develops campus operations staff, improves systems, anticipates campus needs, and serves as a key member of the leadership team. Primary Responsibilities Lead daily execution of all operational systems (arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, transitions, emergency routines). Conduct daily readiness sweeps to ensure the campus environment is organized, clean, and welcoming. Implement preventive solutions and anticipate operational issues before they occur. Ensure operational systems support instructional time and staff experience. Maintain ADA accuracy at 98–99%+ through daily monitoring and corrections. Lead absence‑calling routines and ensure documentation follows district expectations. Partner with registrar and OC to reduce chronic absenteeism. Support enrollment, onboarding, residency verification, and documentation compliance. Maintain 100% compliance in safety drills, custody documentation, and emergency protocols. Train staff on escort procedures, elopement response, building security, and emergency expectations. Respond to small‑scale incidents with calm, professional leadership. Proactively identify and correct safety risks. Conduct ongoing walkthroughs using district readiness rubrics. Partner with custodial, Facilities, and vendors to resolve issues quickly. Ensure testing, BOY, and EOY readiness for all instructional and operational spaces. Conduct weekly coaching conversations with the OC, Registrar, and Receptionist focused on execution quality, accuracy, communication, and systems readiness. Delegate effectively and build ownership within the team. Address misalignment quickly and professionally. Maintain a calm, positive, professional tone across front office culture. Ensure the front office and all family‑facing systems are organized, welcoming, and responsive. Maintain accurate, bilingual communication aligned to district expectations. Resolve concerns with professionalism and maturity. Support all family‑facing events with high‑quality logistics. Own the enrollment and recruitment strategy for the campus, including goal setting, monitoring progress, identifying risks, and determining strategic adjustments. Collaborate with the OC to co‑design effective outreach and onboarding plans and provide ongoing coaching and clarity to ensure strong execution. The OC leads execution of all enrollment and recruitment actions, while the DCO holds ultimate responsibility for meeting enrollment targets and system fidelity. Oversee enrollment execution by coaching the OC and monitoring registrar documentation accuracy. Partner with Child Nutrition, IT/FST, Facilities, Transportation, SIS, S&S, and Assessment teams. Submit and track tickets, work orders, and escalations with accuracy and urgency. Represent campus needs clearly and advocate effectively. Lead all operational components of testing (STAAR, MAP, TELPAS). Oversee 3‑wave device audits, charger accountability, and testing readiness. Support master schedule implementation and prevent operational interruptions to instruction. Ensure testing logistics and operational plans are fully implemented; instructional leaders maintain instructional integrity. Ensure fairness across grade levels in lunch, transitions, dismissal, recess, and instructional access. Maintain compliance for attendance, enrollment, staffing coverage, and facility readiness. Partner with campus and HO leaders to ensure timekeeping, leave, accommodation, and injury‑reporting practices comply with FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and Workers’ Compensation requirements in accordance with district policy and applicable laws. Keep campus audit‑ready at all times. Communicate with clarity, neutrality, and professionalism. Demonstrate calm leadership during high‑volume and high‑pressure situations. Model predictable follow‑through, strong organization, and executive presence. Lead through influence and foster a culture of operational excellence. Model YES Prep’s culture of predictable operational excellence through calm communication, accurate execution, and timely follow‑through. The Ideal DCO A strong DCO is calm, proactive, accurate, detail‑oriented, and team‑focused. They demonstrate maturity, anticipate needs, communicate professionally, and build systems that make the campus a stable and joyful place to learn and work. The Must Haves Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year educational institution 3–5 years of business, operational and/or managerial experience Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Excellent organizational skills Ability to evaluate problems and implement effective and creative solutions Initiator, problem‑solver, and creative thinker Ability to work outside of normal hours and on weekends Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once Ability to maintain emotional control under stress Ability to work urgently in a fast‑paced and results‑oriented environment Creates and maintains positive working relationships on a team and/or in a highly collaborative environment A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional The Nice To Haves Team management experience Vendor management experience preferred Bilingual Spanish The Must Have Beliefs Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw‑dropping results Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth Every opportunity starts with a YES. Great schools begin with great people who believe every day is an opportunity to make a difference. At YES Prep, you have an opportunity to join a family of educators who are leveling the playing field by providing opportunities for a high‑quality, college‑forward curriculum while also ensuring our students feel supported through their academic journey and empowered to lead choice‑filled lives. Perks Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience. Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option that includes $600 toward a Health Savings Account, 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 a 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 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. YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. #J-18808-Ljbffr YES Prep