Managing Director of Operations (MDO) - Math, Engineering, and Science Academy : Job Details

Specific Responsibilities:

We are looking for a rockstar operations leader. The inaugural MESA MDO will report directly to

MESA's Executive Director and will be the most senior level Operations person in the

organization, and a core member of MESA's senior leadership team. Our MDO is somebody

who will step in and step up quickly. A true owner of operations oversight across the network,

and driver of operational excellence through the support, development, and leadership of

each school's Director of Operations (DOO).

The MDO will start before MESA's second school opens in order to learn the MESA culture and

our leadership style. Simultaneously, the MDO will have responsibility for several major tasks

related to launching MESA 2, including working closely with the Executive Director on finalizing

our facility, hiring a Director of Operations for MESA 2, and getting our central office set up.

Leadership and Strategic Operations

? Work closely with school-based DOOs to ensure that each campus's operational

systems are running effectively, identifying opportunities for efficiencies.

? Develop and implement network-wide policies and procedures that support the

organization's goals and compliance requirements.

? Serve as the key escalation point for complex operational and organizational

challenges, working with school-based teams and external vendors to effectively

resolve issues.

? Ensure consistent communication and alignment between the central office and

individual school campuses, facilitating collaboration across departments and

ensuring that school-level operations are supported.

Human Resources and Staff Support

? Provide oversight and guidance on HR-related matters, including onboarding,

offboarding, staff benefits, and policies (e.g. Staff Handbook) at the school and

network levels.

? Collaborate with the Director of Operations at each campus to support difficult

conversations and manage performance-related challenges.

Finance and Procurement

? Lead and oversee the budgeting process across the organization.

? Oversee and manage all major vendor relationships, including contract

negotiations, quality assurance, and challenge escalation.

? Own and manage the relationship with MESA's back-office payroll and

accounting service provider, CSBM.

? Ensure effective levels of communication and support between the network,

school campuses, and external vendors.

Facilities and Technology

? Help set up the network office infrastructure and oversee maintenance of the

office once established.

? Work closely with school DOOs to ensure that facilities and technology systems

support the learning environment, addressing operational challenges as needed.

? Own and manage the relationship with MESA's tech services provider, Charter

Technology Solutions (CTS).

Governance and Compliance

? Ensure the network adheres to all local, state, and federal compliance

requirements, overseeing the submission of required reports and maintenance of

accurate records across the schools and office.

? Own Board administration, managing logistics, minutes, trustee paperwork, and

overall compliance.

? Set and oversee organizational policies (e.g. Student/ Family Handbooks,

Enrollment) and where required, lead the charter revision process with SUNY.

Student Enrollment, Academic Operations, and School Systems

? Provide strategic oversight and guidance on the student enrollment life cycle at

both schools.

? Work closely with campus DOOs and school leadership to support the

development and execution of student recruitment strategies, ensuring alignment

with enrollment targets and budgets.

? Provide leadership and guidance, and collaborate with school leaders to ensure

that academic operations (e.g. testing, scheduling, report cards), daily school

systems (e.g. attendance, arrival, lunch, recess, dismissal), and safety (e.g.

emergency procedures, drills) are responsive to each school's needs and aligned

with network goals, while maintaining day-to-day accountability at the campus

level.

Qualifications:

? Minimum Bachelor's degree, Master's Degree or other advanced degree

preferred.

? Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in operations leadership roles (i.e. school level

Director of Operations or above), with direct experience in NYC school operations.

? Self-starter with unparalleled sense of initiative. You welcome the opportunity to

solve thorny problems that have bedeviled others.

? Deep sense of personal accountability and willingness to foster accountability in

others. Eagerness to own all of MESA's operations across all domains.

? Strong ability to communicate and develop relationships.

? Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work

collaboratively across multiple campuses and teams.

? Proven track-record of leading and developing employees and teams.

? Proven track-record of high achievement across operational functions (e.g. HR,

finance, compliance) and commitment to accountability.

? Belief in and alignment with MESA's core beliefs and educational philosophy.

? Spanish- and/ or Chinese-speakers are a strong plus.

Salary

$150,000 - 170,000 based on experience

Our Commitment:

MESA is committed to attracting, hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive staff. It is

MESA's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or

harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or

related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,

age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic

information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any

other characteristic protected by law.

How to Apply:

Please email your resume and cover letter explaining specifically why you would

be a good fit for MESA to Arthur Samuels, Executive Director, at [email protected] with

the subject heading Managing Director of Operations APPLY BY EMAIL ONLY. Due to the

nature of the position and the volume of applications received, MESA will not be able to

reply to all submissions. MESA will contact candidates with next steps.