Director of Operations
Apply NowCompany: Dunwoody Christian School
Location: Atlanta, GA 30338
Description:
Dunwoody Christian School seeks a Director of Operations with previous experience to oversee non-academic functions of our PreK-8th grade covenant Christian school. The role will oversee finance, HR, facilities, IT, compliance, and risk management. Reporting to the Head of School, this role ensures efficient daily operations and long-term sustainability while supporting the school's Christian mission.
Responsibilities:
Finance & Business Operations
Human Resources & Compliance
Facilities & Church Coordination:
Technology & IT Oversight:
School Logistics & Administration:
Qualifications
Physical Job Duties
Position Details
Responsibilities:
Finance & Business Operations
- Oversee financial and business operations, including budgeting, payroll, tuition collection, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting
- Oversee tuition policies and financial assistance programs.
- Oversee all vendor relationships
Human Resources & Compliance
- Handle hiring, onboarding, benefits, employment records, and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain personnel records and oversee risk management policies.
- Oversee all HR programs and policies
Facilities & Church Coordination:
- Liaise with FBA church leadership on facilities, security, and maintenance.
- Oversee fire safety, business licenses, and emergency protocols.
- Foster strong, positive relationships between church and school staff
Technology & IT Oversight:
- Manage the school's Student Information System (SIS), website, IT infrastructure, software, and cybersecurity.
- Work with external IT providers as needed.
- Oversee digital file storage system
School Logistics & Administration:
- Supervise administrative staff, manage daily operations, school calendars, transportation, and event logistics.
- Provide leadership over the school's IT department, events and facilities staff, registrar, transportation, business office, bookkeeper, and receptionist.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, operations, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in operations, finance, or HR (education/nonprofit experience preferred).
- Strong financial management, budgeting, and accounting skills (QuickBooks Online proficiency preferred).
- Knowledge of HR practices, compliance, and risk management.
- Proficient in Google/Microsoft Suite and financial systems.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain a high level of professionalism.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Committed to living a life of service to Christ in accordance with the DCS Statement of Faith.
- Committed to the mission and vision of Dunwoody Christian School.
Physical Job Duties
- Able to sit, walk, talk, hear, use hands on a keyboard.
- Able to stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, crawl, reach, and stretch.
- May occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
- Able to set up booth materials including banners, sandbags, tailgate tent, yard signs, table, etc.
- Other duties may be assigned as needed
Position Details
- Salary Range: $70,000-$110,000, based on experience
- Start Date: Immediately
- Full-time, salaried exempt (12-month role)
- Location: Dunwoody Christian School, 4400 N. Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health insurance, 401K, paid personal days, tuition discounts for staff children