Head of Operations Management (m/w/d)

In most schools, operations is invisible—until something breaks. At ARCHS, we see operations differently. The systems you build will determine whether teachers can focus on teaching. Whether the school can sustain its mission for decades.

We're looking for a founding Operations Manager who wants to build those systems from the ground up—not inherit someone else's workarounds and hope they hold.

ARCHS is Milwaukee's first Gold Standard project-based learning high school. Students will investigate authentic problems, create real products, and present to genuine audiences. When a student needs to bike to Milwaukee Public Library for research, someone built the system that maintains those bikes. When a community partner visits for a panel, someone created the visitor protocols. When the building is clean and welcoming, someone manages that relationship.

You’ll report to the Executive Director (in the planning year and year 1) and Principal (year 2 and beyond) and own everything that makes the school run operationally.

Facilities — Manage the building, maintenance schedules, safety systems, and vendor relationships. Supervise the Facilities Keeper. Ensure the space supports project‑based learning.

Technology — Select, implement, and manage technology infrastructure. Student information systems. Network. Procurement — Build vendor relationships, manage purchasing, track inventory. Finance support — Work with leadership on budget development and monitoring. Compliance — Ensure we meet charter authorization requirements, safety regulations, and reporting deadlines. Events and community — Support Showcase Nights, family events, and community partnerships. Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or related field

3+ years operations or administrative management experience

Experience with budget management and financial tracking

Bilingual Spanish‑English proficiency

School operations or educational administration experience

Experience with student information systems

Connection to Milwaukee’s South Side community

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) — employer contribution to your pension

Comprehensive insurance — health (HDHP with HRA/HSA), dental, vision, life, disability

Generous time off — vacation + sick leave + holidays

Startup operations is not for everyone. Writing procurement policies while also running to pick up supplies. Building systems for the future while putting out today's fires.

The operational foundation you build in year one will support ARCHS for decades.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement
ARCHS is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Latino, bilingual, and/or from Milwaukee’s South Side.