Associate Director of Operations

Location: Newark, NJ, USA; onsite school-based role

Salary: $104,000–$110,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools serving economically disadvantaged communities across Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester.

What you will do

• Lead the school’s day-to-day operations and serve as the primary operational contact when the Director of Operations is unavailable.
• Participate in the High School Leadership Team and partner with the Academy Leader and other school stakeholders.
• Manage 1–2 operations staff members and oversee attendance, purchasing, invoice processing, and related workstreams.
• Develop and manage teacher, student, classroom, and duty schedules, including the daily coverage system.
• Own facilities management to keep the school safe, well-maintained, and responsive to student and faculty needs.
• Support enrollment, student persistence, major events, time-off tracking, and other operational priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of work experience.
• Project planning experience with the ability to carry large projects through completion.
• Strong critical thinking, organization, time management, communication, and follow-through.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Access.
• Commitment to improving students’ minds, character, and lives, with the ability to communicate respectfully during difficult conversations.

Nice to have

• School-based or other educational experience.
• Experience managing others.

Culture & Benefits

• Weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and approximately 10 weeks of paid breaks.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus FSA, dependent care FSA, and HSA options.
• Financial planning support and participation in the New Jersey Pension program.
• Paid parental, medical, and disability leave options, along with mental health, counseling, and wellness support.
• Supportive and welcoming environment focused on respect, open dialogue, and serving local communities.