Director of School and Business Operations

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Executive

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Reports to: Vice President of Operations
Salary Range: Starting at $110,000, commensurate with experience

About ICEF

ICEF Public Schools is a nonprofit charter school network committed to educating and empowering courageous leaders who embrace their full potential for college, career, and life. Our work is grounded in five mission-aligned pillars:

  • Educating and Empowering Courageous Leaders
  • Providing a Diverse Community that Honors Each Student’s Uniqueness
  • Fostering Academic Excellence
  • Nurturing Healthy Minds
  • Inspiring Critical Thinkers

Learn more at: www.icefps.org

Job Description

Position Summary

ICEF Public Schools seeks a strategic and systems-oriented Director of School and Business Operations to lead the network’s operational excellence at both school-site and central office levels. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Director will oversee a team of School Operations Managers (SOMs) across campuses and lead key business operations functions including accounts payable/receivable, procurement, vendor contracts, insurance, and audit project management.

This role is responsible for strengthening operational systems, driving compliance, and ensuring high-quality school operations that support academic and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

School Operations Leadership

  • Manage and coach School Operations Managers (SOMs) to ensure operational excellence at each school site
  • Oversee school-based operations in areas including facilities, maintenance, safety, compliance, front office, and non-instructional services
  • Build and implement systems and processes that create consistency, efficiency, and accountability across campuses
  • Coordinate training and professional development for SOMs and site-based operations teams
  • Act as primary liaison between schools and central office for operational problem-solving

Network Business Operations Management

  • Oversee network-wide accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
  • Manage network-level procurement systems and processes, including vendor relationships and purchasing approvals
  • Act as lead with insurance carriers for claims management and annual renewals
  • Serve as project manager for ICEF’s annual financial audit process, coordinating with external auditors and internal stakeholders
  • Lead contract administration and compliance tracking for network vendors
  • Ensure operational compliance with federal, state, local, and charter-specific requirements

Compliance Leadership

  • Develop and oversee systems to ensure consistent compliance with all relevant operational, legal, safety, and reporting requirements
  • Monitor school site compliance in facilities, safety, maintenance, and non-instructional operations
  • Collaborate with School Operations Managers to implement corrective action plans following compliance audits or reviews
  • Serve as point of contact for compliance-related inquiries, audits, and reporting across operations functions
  • Coordinate training and professional development related to operational compliance for SOMs and school site staff

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Collaborate with academic, finance, HR, and facilities teams to align operations with instructional priorities and organizational goals
  • Support principals and instructional leaders by removing operational barriers and providing responsive, solutions-focused support
  • Represent operations in cross-departmental planning and continuous improvement initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • At least 7 years of progressive school operations experience, including site-level functions
  • Minimum 4 years of experience managing a team, with a proven track record of coaching and developing staff
  • Strong understanding of operational compliance requirements in K-12 education or similar settings
  • Experience managing financial processes, vendor contracts, insurance, and audits
  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities
  • Commitment to educational equity and ICEF’s mission

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading operations in a charter management organization or public education setting
  • Familiarity with California Education Code and public charter compliance frameworks
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English

ICEF is an equal opportunity employer
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