WHO WE ARE

Meeting Street Schools is a groundbreaking network of four South Carolina schools with a mission of “empowering children with the excellent, life-changing education they deserve.” We were founded in 2008 to give hard-working students the opportunity to receive an education that will transform their lives. We are ambitious in our commitment to families, and we expect the same in return. We value exceptional teaching, life-changing student achievement, innovation and a growth mindset, and gratitude and responsibility.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience supervising and managing high-performing operations organization and/or equivalent
• Ability to develop and manage budgets for multiple projects or departments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, G- Suite, and project management software
• Demonstrated experience creating and managing task management systems for facilities operations, including tracking and prioritizing requests, and efficiently resolving time-sensitive service issues with a high standard of quality

PREFERRED EDUCATION, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• 5+ years of experience, or equivalent, in operations, with proven success in driving sustainable processes to drive outcomes
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
• Experience working in educational or nonprofit environments is a plus
• Extensive knowledge of the enrollment process and student attendance tracking
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and balance competing deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with team members, school leaders, and external vendors
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods, up to 6 hours per day
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods, up to 5 hours per day

THE ROLE

The Director of Operations plays a critical leadership role in creating the conditions for student success by ensuring that all non-instructional functions of the school run with excellence. This position is responsible for driving the strategic direction of school operations across the campus, overseeing facilities, safety, food services, enrollment, compliance, and more, so that educators and students can focus on teaching and learning.
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer and managing a team of school-based staff, the Director enforces consistency, operational excellence, and a culture of service across all areas. By building efficient systems and modeling a standard of high expectations, urgency, and accountability, this role ensures that every operational decision supports Meeting Street Schools’ mission: to provide a life-changing education for all students.