Vega Collegiate Academy, Director of Operations

MISSION

Vega Collegiate Academy is more than a school. Vega Collegiate Academy is a mission. Our mission is to be a high-quality public school that prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and character to go on to college and to have a successful, happy life. We fulfill this mission by being focused on the needs of our students, by building a real community that shares core values and supports each other, and by using every minute of the day to help our students achieve academically and personally. We fulfill our mission through our organizational beliefs . We seek team members who are deeply bought into this mission and vision—individuals who are service-minded, who thrive in partnership with diverse students and families, and whose commitment to our community’s success is evident in both words and actions.

To learn more about Vega Collegiate Academy please visit www.vegacollegiateacademy.org .

JOB DESCRIPTION

Vega Collegiate Academy is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee and manage daily functioning of whole school operations. The Director of Operations will maintain high levels of organization across multiple teams and stakeholders within our school building and greater community and ultimately be responsible for all non-academic aspects of daily operations in a busy K-8 School. The ideal candidate has significant experience in Title I public schools, change management and school-based assessments. The Director of Operations will join the Executive Leadership Team and report directly to the Executive Director.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with other Executive Leadership Team members to uphold overall school functioning and to nurture staff and school culture;
• Coach and develop staff and leaders in creating and implementing school-wide systems;
• Collaborate effectively with leaders across multiple teams, including Elementary, Middle School, and Social-Emotional Learning;
• Maintains liaison with outside partners and agencies, including, but not limited to partners at Aurora Public Schools, facility contractors, and community partners;
• Leads the recruitment, hiring, and training of operational staff, including student recruitment;
• Develops and implements professional development for staff, as necessary.

Operational Performance

Compliance Oversight

Requirements

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

SALARY & BENEFITS

Vega Collegiate Academy offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits package. The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000.

START DATE

Employment will begin in early 2026. We are flexible on start date.

TO APPLY

Please submit a resume online at https : / / apply.workable.com / j / 59EE6F7529 / .

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer, Vega Collegiate Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.