Head of Operations Management (m/w/d)

Fantis School has been a beacon of academic excellence, character formation, and community in the heart of Brooklyn Heights. Serving students from PreK3 through 8th grade-with just one class per grade—our tight-knit community fosters meaningful relationships and personalized learning experiences for every child. Generations of alumni and families have helped shape our vibrant legacy.

Type: Full Time

Join our dynamic and tight-knit school community as the Admissions and Operations Director , a pivotal role in shaping our future by blending tradition with innovation to uphold a legacy of excellence. We are seeking a dedicated, proactive, and talented individual to become a key member of our school community. The bulk of admissions and marketing work occurs during the Early Admissions cycle , requiring strategic planning, rapid response, and high visibility. With school out of session, the summer months provide a key time for planning and preparation for all marketing, admissions, and operations.

Early Admissions: The bulk of enrollment activity occurs at the start of the school year, from September to December, necessitating strategic planning, high visibility, and a rapid response.

Following the early cycle, the admissions focus shifts to securing the allotted remaining spots.

Rolling Admissions: In the later months, ongoing enrollment continues, filling any remaining spots and building waitlists for each grade.

Open Houses, Family Visits, Buddy Days) to attract prospective families.

Manage seasonal ad campaigns through agencies, ensuring effective creative development, placement, and ROI tracking.

Refresh marketing materials (e.g., brochures, flyers, signage) and maintain content calendars for consistent visibility.

Manage application logistics and ensure alignment across SIS portal, website, and communication materials.

Lead and manage the school’s website, ensuring content is up-to-date, user-friendly, and aligned with school branding and messaging.

Oversee and enhance the school’s social media presence, developing engaging content and strategies to increase visibility and community engagement.

Operations

Work with admin staff to support staff with seasonal school events and performances.

Serve as coordinator for certain school events (eg, Picture Day, End of Year Awards Ceremony).

Coordinate with the teams that handle facilities, school meals, and emergency drills.

Maintain, update, and execute the compliance calendar throughout the year.

Projects

Serve as TEAM coordinator for certain school events (eg, Picture Day, End of Year Awards Ceremony).

Work with the admin team to maintain the monthly compliance calendar.

Growth Opportunities: Develop a diverse skill set across various aspects of school operations, including project management, leadership, and strategic planning, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the school's functioning and growth.

Essential Role: Play a key part in streamlining our daily operations and ensuring enrollment targets are met or exceeded.

School year holidays and up to 3 weeks in summer.

Evening admission and school events over the year.

Comprehensive health coverage, including vision and dental.

403(b) retirement plan.

Commuter benefits to ease your daily travel.

Tech-savviness and fluency in using modern office tools.

Greek-speaking a plus, but not required.

Fingerprint and background check.

For over half a century, Fantis has stood as a cornerstone of academic, social, and spiritual growth. Located in Brooklyn Heights, Fantis proudly serves students from PreK3 to 8th grade. With a singular class per grade and a legacy enriched by generations of alumni, we cherish every student's individuality in our tight-knit community.