Regional Director of Operations

Regional Director Of School Operations

At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers, courageous leaders, and passionate believers in changing lives through education. As a purpose-led education services provider, our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients, schools, students, and communities. Be the one who makes a difference—with us.

At Vertex Education, we change lives through education — and as a Regional Director of School Operations, you help make that happen by leading high-quality operations across up to 11 Legacy campuses. You'll assist the Senior Director of School Operations in driving efficiency, standardization, and continuous improvement. You also will lead and coach campus Directors of School Operations, to remove barriers, improve safety and compliance, and create a smooth, student-centered experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Execution of Operational Strategy
• Financial Management & Enrollment Growth
• Operational Excellence
• Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, education leadership, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of leadership experience in site operations, facilities management, or school operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, education leadership, or a related field.
• Experience in a K-12 charter school or educational operations.
• Proven experience implementing Lean principles, process standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management, CAPEX planning, and procurement.
• Exceptional communication, people leadership, and relationship management skills
• Certifications (Preferred but not required): Continuous Improvement (Green Belt or above, Lean Six Sigma), Certified Facilities Manager (CFM), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Certification, OSHA 30-Hour Certification

Background Checks

• The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times.

Physical And Travel Requirements / Work Environment

• Travel between campuses (local, regional, and out-of-state) is required
• Duties may include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 25 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required
• Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; to enter data into a computer keyboard; to research identified job-related duties using the Internet and other resources; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Be excited to be a part of our team and grow your career with us! Be the one who enables us to positively impact over 258,000 students across multiple states while driving our growth forward so we can enrich even more lives. Be the one who helps us achieve excellence for over 226 schools that we support with academics, finance, technology, human resources, communications, marketing, facilities, construction, and food services. Be the one who is a diverse thinker, a team player, a smart risk taker, an innovator, and a difference maker by encouraging others to climb higher and reach farther to further education.

• Be yourself surrounded by wonderful people who care about you, value your unique skills, and lift you up.
• Be supported in your work by caring leaders and team members who want you to succeed.
• Be empowered to make a difference and climb higher and reach farther to change lives through education.
• Be well in all aspects of your life from your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing to your finances.
• Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, with unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance.
• Be able to care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits and invest in your future with 401(k) plans with a 6% employer match on your contributions.
• Enhance your growth and development with mentoring and money to take training classes.
• Thrive in a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment where we treat others with fairness and respect, celebrate diversity, and elevate equality and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer.

Be the one who makes a difference!

With an innovative mind, a hungry heart, and engaging spirit you can change lives through education. Be a part of Vertex Education and let's make a difference together. Apply Today!