Dean Of Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Dean of Operations

BridgePrep Academy Schools

Description:

• Manages campus operations for the school site and is responsible for achieving operational excellence across non-instructional areas, including front office management, student information systems, child nutrition, transportation, health services, business office, facility maintenance, new construction management, technology coordination, student recruitment and enrollment.

Achievement Metrics

• 85% Ops Staff Retention
• 100% Projected Enrollment by the first day of school
• 97.5% Average Daily Attendance
• 90% new student persistence
• Achieves Operational and Financial Excellence in Auxiliary Services
• Campus safe and operational one week before FDOS

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring top performers occupy every seat across all operations roles
• Institutes operating mechanisms that facilitate the ongoing coaching and support of team members (check-ins, tactical meetings, regular observation and feedback sessions, high-quality talent review process and staff development cycle)
• Leverages the Dean of Operations Priorities Calendar; routinely assesses team members based on progress toward goals as well as principal and feedback; prioritizes support accordingly
• Develops and executes student recruitment efforts that target families with school-aged children immediately surrounding each school
• Leads team to recruit new families with specific applicant goals per grade level--3:1 ratio (open grade levels) while ensuring applications are high quality and ultimately lead to enrollment
• Ensures all new families are effectively onboarded and persist through their first year

• Complies with all federal, state, and organizational student registration requirements throughout the enrollment process (i.e. transfers, testing, etc.)
• Ensures new and existing families know and understand attendance expectations, with a particular emphasis on PreK and Kinder families
• Manages team on the implementation of standardized accountability frameworks to ensure adherence to the outlined ADA policy at each school.
• Tracks data on a daily and cumulative basis and makes it visible to key stake-holders; identifies trends and course-corrects in a targeted way week-over-week
• Implements best practices and leverages tracking mechanisms to positively impact ADA progress toward goals (PTGs)
• Works with school lead teams to invest, motivate and implement ADA plans to achieve maximum impact
• Complies with all federal and state ADA guidelines by performing regular and ongoing audits, staying abreast of changes in ADA policy and procedures, and effectively monitoring team members
• Implements an ongoing monitoring system that reviews and addresses parent and student feedback, particularly as it relates to non-instructional services and support
• Ensures all Auxiliary support services provide best-in-class customer service while achieving operational efficiency and financial targets
• Indirectly manages and provides day-to-day tactical oversight and support in the areas of Transportation, and Child Nutrition
• Responsible for managing all Beginning of Year efforts with a specific focus on:
• 100% of positions filled, staff onboarded and in attendance at summer training

Values

• Value the voices of all staff, families, and students  
• Work in collaboration to meet the needs of all stakeholders  
• Seek and respond well to feedback and collaborate to find solutions  

Qualifications and Experience

• An earned Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience managing and developing others to achieve ambitious results

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated leadership and management skills
• Data analysis
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Project management and task prioritization principles
• Read and Interpret construction documents and floor plans
• Prepare reports and analysis for senior management
• Provide exception customer service and training to end users
• Problem solve, think strategically and manage conflicts

Physical Requirements: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move

Compensation: BridgePrep Academy offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with Experience. BridgePrep Academy is an equal-opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. 

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. BridgePrep Academy reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs. The incumbent, if applicable, will be consulted and notified of any changes before they become effective.

Background Screening Requirement
This position requires successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, in accordance with House Bill 531 (2025).

Applicants may review additional information about the Clearinghouse and screening process here: