Director of Business Operations

Director of Business Operations

Hawbridge School Hawbridge School - Saxapahaw, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5666901

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

This job posting is pending approval

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000 to $80,000 Per Year

Job Description

Position Summary

The Director of Business Operations is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the financial and operational well-being of the Hawbridge School. Working within Hawbridge's collaborative leadership model as a co-equal member of the leadership team alongside the Upper & Lower School Directors, the Director of Business Operations will lead and supervise the Financial & Operations team, identify and act on opportunities to better enrollment, funding and programming and work closely with stakeholders to maintain a clear and sustainable financial and operational outlook in relation to enrollment, staffing, budgeting and capital improvements. The Director of Business Operations will meet enrollment and fundraising goals by developing a cohesive marketing strategy and unified voice across web, social media, and in-person events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the board treasurer and the school accountant to understand the school's financial performance.
• Collaborate to develop a school budget that reflects the needs of teachers and staff to ensure they have the necessary resources.
• Devise a strategic enrollment plan for the school, including attracting diverse student and staff populations.
• Collaborate with the Board finance committee and parent organizations to plan major fundraising campaigns and associated events.
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including applying for and managing grants.
• Oversee annual audit.
• Coordinate applicable responses/reports/documents to the NC Department of Public Instruction and Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with leadership on school-wide messaging for internal and external communications, including web and social media presence.
• Develop and execute a marketing strategy that directly supports enrollment and fundraising targets.
• Coordinate recruitment and fundraising events and build community partnerships.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, Master's Degree a plus.
• Experience in leadership roles, ideally in development, business development, or operations.
• 3-5 years of experience in school operations, nonprofit administration, or a related field.
• Experience with marketing, communications, fundraising, and grant writing.
• Familiarity with Charter School Landscape is a plus

Compensation:

• Salary range $75,000 to $80,000 per year, dependent on experience.
• Competitive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plan.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Logan Roberts
• 1735 Saxapahaw Bethlehem Church Rd
• Saxapahaw, North Carolina 27253
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