Job Description

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Academies of Math and Science

Head of Operations (Joint Campus Role – Mesa & AMS Power)

Location: Mesa, AZ (Supporting AMS Mesa & AMS Power Campuses)
Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 annually (DOE)

Academies of Math and Science (AMS) is a high-performing K–8 public charter school network serving Title I communities across Arizona. With more than 20 years of success in education, AMS is committed to operational excellence, equity, and delivering high-quality educational experiences for all scholars.

The Head of Operations serves as the senior operational leader across two campuses: AMS Mesa and AMS Power, supporting both sites in achieving operational excellence and readiness. This role reports to campus leadership and partners closely with network teams to ensure consistency, compliance, and efficiency across all non-instructional functions.

This is a high-impact, multi-site leadership role responsible for overseeing student enrollment, campus operations, facilities, front office functions, compliance, and support staff management. The Head of Operations also serves as the on-site HR partner, ensuring alignment with AMS policies and supporting a strong, effective campus operations team across both locations.

Key Responsibilities

Campus Operations & Facilities

• Oversee daily operations across both AMS Mesa and AMS Power campuses, ensuring safe, clean, and well-maintained environments.

• Coordinate facilities management, repairs, vendor services, and preventative maintenance in partnership with network operations teams.

• Maintain accurate records of campus assets, inventory, and equipment across both sites.

• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, including coordination of emergency drills and partnerships with local authorities.

Enrollment, Student Services & Front Office

• Oversee student enrollment processes across both campuses, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and data integrity.

• Manage front office operations and supervise support staff to deliver high-quality service to families.

• Support non-instructional student programming, including before/after-school programs and meal services.

Human Resources & Staff Management

• Serve as the primary on-site HR partner for both campuses in collaboration with AMS central HR.

• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and development of campus operations staff.

• Partner with school leadership on staffing decisions, workforce planning, and employee relations.

Financial & Operational Management

• Manage campus-level purchasing and ensure alignment with AMS financial policies and procedures.

• Monitor and support operational budgets across both campuses to ensure effective resource allocation.

• Lead operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives to support campus growth and scalability.

Qualifications & Competencies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in operations, management, or leadership roles

• Demonstrated knowledge of operational management principles and best practices

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with high attention to detail

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities

• Ability to manage priorities across multiple campuses in a fast-paced environment

• Willingness to take a hands-on approach to facilities and operational needs

• Commitment to serving students in underserved communities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a school, nonprofit, or education-based organization

• Experience supporting HR functions (hiring, onboarding, employee relations)

• Familiarity with student information systems and enrollment platforms

• Experience managing cross-functional teams across multiple sites

Why Join Academies of Math and Science?

• Mission-driven organization committed to educational equity and student success

• Opportunity to lead operations across two growing campuses and directly impact expansion efforts

• Collaborative and supportive leadership environment

• Opportunities for professional growth within a high-performing network

Benefits include:

• Fully paid medical, dental, life, and disability insurance

• Optional low-cost vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match

• Comprehensive onboarding, coaching, and ongoing professional development

Join us to enjoy rewarding challenges and ongoing opportunities!