Operations Director (PreK-5 Campus)

Operations Director (PreK-5 Campus) JobID: 6390 Position Type: Campus Operations - CNP, Custodial, etc/Director - Operations Date Posted: 7/16/2026 Location: Uplift White Rock Hills Preparatory Additional Information: Show/Hide Mission Statement: Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world. Primary Purpose: The Operations Director is responsible for leading, structuring, and directing critical non-instructional activities to support the educational environment on campus, ensuring that day to day operations of the school site run smoothly. The Operations Director serves as a key leader on campus, partnering closely with the Academic Director(s) and supervising campus operations team members. This position drives our World Class Support mission, working to continually improve customer support for our academic leaders, teachers, families and scholars in the areas of safety; facility cleanliness and maintenance; attendance and state reporting; purchasing and office processes; carline; and reception desk coverage. Duties/Responsibilities: Leads and directly oversee non-instructional support on campus, including daily attendance and state reporting processes; building and grounds cleanliness and maintenance; school safety and security; office and purchasing processes; and reception desk coverage Develops, implements, and coordinates campus daily morning and afternoon car line Acts as liaison between the campus and non-instructional departments at the CMO, including Child Nutrition, Instructional Technology, State Reporting, Wellbeing and Health Services, Central Facilities, Scholar Recruitment, and Family Engagement Coordinates closely with Academic Director to ensure operations support is tailored to their needs and campus instructional priorities Serves as manager of Operations team members: hire, train, evaluate, and support assigned non-instructional campus personnel to ensure the team is providing high-level customer support to parents, visitors, and academic staff Effectively coordinates with external partners, including aftercare programs, local emergency responders, city officials, night cleaning and repair vendors, etc. This position works on campus as a critical leader in a fast-paced school environment, working closely with Operations team members to ensure we deliver on our world-class support mission. Education, Experience, and/or Certification(s) Education Requirements:Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field Experience Requirements:Minimum of 2 years of experience in operations, business, or office management, preferably in a K-5 or K-12 charter school or educational setting Proven track record of managing campus-based operations, including budgets, facilities, compliance, and vendor relationships Experience leading cross-functional teams and implementing systems to support operations Familiarity with state and federal compliance requirements for K-12 education is strongly preferred Special Skills/Certifications: Exceptional organizational skills Exceptional customer service Extremely detail-oriented Financial management skills Self-motivated Able to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment Strong problem-solving skills Commitment to excellence Required Skills/Abilities: Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Bilingual Skills: Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required. Technology: Strong computer skills and ability to analyze data; familiar with the Microsoft suite: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams; able to quickly learn and utilize new applications. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Physical Demands: While performing the duties of…