Resident Operations Director

Job Description

Job Description

Follow your passion

Are you looking to make a BIG impact? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission.

Currently, we operate multiple elementary and middle schools in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan, and are opening three new elementary schools in Queens for the 2025-26 school year. We plan to grow and open 1-2 schools each year because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. Join our growing team today, and be a change agent for children.

Deliver powerful results

To achieve our vision, we are searching for a Resident Operations Director with a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of work experience along with proven project management abilities and a relentlessly high excellence bar.

Responsibilities :

• The Resident Operations Director program is a 6-12 month, full-time program that prepares you to become an Operations Director at a Zeta school
• As an Operations Director, you are the operational leader of your school and a member of the school leadership team.
• As a Resident Operations Director at Zeta, you are placed at an existing Zeta school and serve as a full-time member of the school's operations team
• You will engage in operations work at the host school and tackle a variety of school-specific and Zeta-wide operations projects, all while learning the skills and mindset needed to become an excellent Operations Director
• You will help develop both systems for ensuring a world-class facility that meet's Zeta's high expectations while also creating a safe and welcoming school environment for all students, staff, and families
• You will engage in short-term and long-term thinking on best operational systems, using data to shape every aspect of our school systems

Join our purpose-driven community

Zeta teammates are lifelong learners who live with child-like joy and a deep sense of purpose. We disrupt the status quo and tackle problems together. Our team stands united by our commitment to a limitless future for every child. Our Zeta team is comprised of top talent with incredible schooling and private sector experience. At Zeta :

We are hiring for a July 7th start date. The salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $92,500. New hires can expect to be brought into the organization at a salary at or near the start of the range, depending on relevant experience in operations and internal equity. Compensation is based on our salary scales.

How does Zeta invest in you?

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Equity is at the heart of our mission. We have a deep commitment to pursuing diversity and striving for equity. Zeta is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Work authorization is required (candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.).