School Operations Manager

Location: This school-based position is 100% in person at Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest. All school-based staff are essential members of our campus community, working on-site each day alongside students, colleagues, and families to create a strong school community and support student growth and achievement. This position is not remote or hybrid.


The RMP Promise

Rocky Mountain Prep is a movement of educators, families, scholars, and advocates committed to changing public education in Colorado by democratizing college access for historically marginalized students and families. We operate twelve college-preparatory schools serving students from early childhood through twelfth grade, and we are fundamentally a world-class learning organization that invests deeply in every educator who joins us. Teachers engage in ongoing coaching and professional development, supported by clear expectations, transparent feedback, and opportunities to strengthen their craft and advance along individualized career pathways grounded in our PEAK values. Rooted in a culture of rigor and love, RMP promises to coach, develop, and champion every team member so they can do their best work and grow as professionals, people, and leaders.
 

Every RMP team member plays a role in advancing our shared goals for student success and organizational strength. Our Big Five Goals establish the key outcomes we are working toward together across our schools and network:

1. Student Achievement: 60% average proficiency on CMAS & PSAT by Spring 2027; zero schools rated Orange or Red on the 2027–28 Colorado School Performance Framework
2. Financial Sustainability: 5,100 students enrolled, as measured by October Count; $4MM in total philanthropic gifts during the 2026–27 school year
3. Parent Satisfaction: 90% regular attendance; no more than 10% chronic absenteeism
4. Staff Engagement & Enablement: 75% annual staff retention from July 2026 to July 2027
5. Student Persistence — Health & Wellness: 90% year-over-year student persistence from September 2026 to September 2027

Each team member contributes to these goals through their role and collaboration across RMP.

School Operations Managers lead by…

School Operations Managers lead by building and sustaining operational systems that protect learning time, strengthen family trust, and ensure campuses run with excellence, safety, and joy. They are proactive problem-solvers who translate vision into clear structures, anticipate challenges before they impact scholars, and align logistics to academic priorities. Grounded in equity and service, they model ownership, adaptability, and high expectations while developing others to do the same. Through strong communication, data-driven decision-making, and a deep commitment to community partnership, they remove barriers that disproportionately impact historically marginalized students and families, ensuring every scholar has access to a safe, organized, and high-performing learning environment.

School Operations Managers at Rocky Mountain Prep will…

• Design, implement, and continuously improve schoolwide operational systems that maximize instructional time and support academic outcomes
• Lead front office, attendance, enrollment, and family-facing systems to drive strong Average Daily Attendance and full enrollment targets
• Ensure campus safety and compliance by overseeing Emergency Response and Crisis Management planning, drills, health protocols, and serving as a trained nurse delegate as needed
• Manage facilities, technology, supplies, and vendor partnerships to maintain an organized, safe, and welcoming learning environment
• Own logistics and execution for assessments, events, field trips, and network initiatives with strong attention to detail and fiscal responsibility
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement in campus systems
• Partner closely with school leadership to align operational priorities with instructional vision and strategic goals
• Build strong relationships with families and community partners, ensuring communication is responsive, inclusive, and grounded in RMP’s PEAK values

All Operations Team Members at Rocky Mountain Prep will:
Take ownership of operational outcomes by executing reliable systems that maximize instructional time, support strong attendance and enrollment, and ensure compliance with network, district, and state expectations. They create safe, welcoming, and highly organized environments by maintaining clear routines, responsive communication, and accurate data systems that strengthen family trust and student experience. Operations team members collaborate closely with school leaders, teachers, and support staff to implement campus priorities and solve problems that impact learning. They steward resources responsibly, contribute to schoolwide initiatives, and model RMP’s PEAK values while remaining flexible and solutions-oriented in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Required Qualifications

• Fluent in oral and written English and Spanish (required)
• Demonstrated ability to lead logistics, solve problems, and manage multiple operational priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and professionalism when managing relationships with staff, students, families, and partners
• Experience supervising or supporting the development of team members
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Demonstrates sound judgment and responsibility when managing resources and operational decisions
• Commitment to educational equity and strong belief in the potential of all students
• Openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous improvement
• Ability to use data to monitor systems and drive improvements
• We use E-Verify to confirm identity and employment eligibility of all new hires

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Experience in school operations, project management, or logistics leadership
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and student information systems such as Infinite Campus
• Knowledge of enrollment, attendance, compliance, and student records systems

Salary

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $60,000 to $90,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

At Rocky Mountain Prep, taking care of our team is essential to building joyful, academically excellent schools. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off – including vacation, personal, and sick days
• 5 Weeks of Paid Organizational Holidays – including Winter and Summer breaks
• Comprehensive Health Insurance – medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of medical coverage for employee-only plans.
• Retirement Through PERA – Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado
• Paid Leave of Absence Options – including parental, medical, and disability leave
• Mental Health & Wellness Support – to help you thrive personally and professionally
• Pre-Tax Accounts – flexible spending accounts (FSA), dependent care accounts, and health savings accounts (HSA)

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