Director of Operations
Brooklyn, NY
125 - 175K
Overview
A growing education services organization is seeking a Director of Operations to support the day-to-day execution of its Education Services division.
This role is focused less on high-level strategy and more on strong execution. The right person will be detail-oriented, highly organized, operationally sharp, and able to keep a department running smoothly with a high degree of accuracy, compliance, and follow-through.
This is a strong fit for someone in the broader healthcare / education / child services space who is a solid operator, understands how to manage details and people at the same time, and can work effectively with schools, families, and government stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day operational execution within the education Services division
- Maintain high standards around compliance, documentation, funding, and efficiency
- Track details closely and ensure nothing falls through the cracks
- Support customer service and stakeholder communication across the department
- Manage a small but growing team
- Coordinate with schools, internal teams, and Department of Education contacts
- Support implementation of new programs, funding sources, and departmental processes
- Conduct operational research and help set up new initiatives at the department level
Ideal Candidate
- Strong operational experience in the broader education / healthcare / child services space
- Highly detail-oriented with strong project management instincts
- Strong people skills and professional communication
- Able to manage both backend execution and outward-facing relationships
- Comfortable dealing with schools, customers, and Department of Education contacts
- Strong process thinker with excellent follow-through
- Able to grow with the role over time
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