SY 26-27 Network Director of Operations

and now serves 500 students in grades 9–12. Since graduating our first class of seniors in 2017, MESA Bushwick has maintained a 94% cumulative graduation rate, reflecting our students' strong commitment to academic success.

Building on the success of our flagship school, MESA Links is expanding to meet the growing demand for high-quality education in Brooklyn and is projected to double in size over the next 5 years:

  • MESA South Brooklyn launched this year with its inaugural 9th grade class of 130 students, offering a rigorous college-preparatory program that mirrors the excellence of our flagship campus.
  • MESA East New York will launch its high school campus in SY 26-27, bringing the same high-quality experience to students in the East New York & Cypress Hills communities.
  • Our MESA Alumni Lab supports 125 young adults (ages 18–24) from across NYC, helping them re-engage with their education and career pathways through small-group workshops and interventions.

To support this expansion, we are seeking a Network Director of Operations at MESA Links who will oversee the operations of all four MESA entities. The Network Director of Operations is a strategic leader responsible for driving operational excellence across all schools in the network. This role focuses on managing and executing high-impact projects, streamlining policies and procedures, and increasing the overall efficiency of school-based and network operations. With a deep commitment to equity, innovation, and continuous improvement, the Director will lead professional development, manage operational budgets, and use data to inform decision-making and long-term planning.

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Specific Responsibilities:

Project Management & Operational Efficiency (60%)

  • Execute network-wide strategic projects initiated by the executive leadership
  • team.Serve as the project lead on cross-functional initiatives that improve systems, structures, and workflows within school operat
  • ions.Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) that promote consistency, clarity, and compliance across campuses. Maintain project dashboards, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication plans.

Emerging Needs & Responsive Initiatives

  • (20%) Respond to time-sensitive and evolving school or network operational needs.
  • Lead short-term initiatives or task forces to address urgent or emergent issues affecting school-based or network operations.Provide critical thought partnership and logistical support to school and network leaders on emerging topics.

Autonomous Leadership & Innovation (15-20%)

  • Proactively identify opportunities for operational improvement and efficiency.
  • Pilot innovative tools, systems, or models that improve the daily functioning of schools.
  • Serve as a thought partner to network leadership on operations strategy.

Budget Management

  • Oversee and manage operational budgets related to network and school-based projects.
  • Track expenditures, provide financial forecasts, and ensure alignment with project goals and network-wide priorities.
  • Design and administer staff surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of operational systems and PDs.
  • Analyze data and feedback to drive iterative improvement in systems and service delivery.

Other duties as assigned by the Managing Director of Operations.

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Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree is required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • 5-7 years of professional experience (in education), including 2-3 years in a leadership role focused on school-based operations (network experience a plus)
  • Proficiency in Google Apps, including Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs or similar software is required.
  • Broad knowledge of the assessment programs such as the Regents Exams, AP Exams, SAT, ACT, and NYSESLAT.
  • Familiarity utilizing a broad range of student information systems (e.g., PowerSchool), academic assessment tools (e.g. Renaissance, IXL), and education software (e.g., Clever, SchoolMint, Overgrad)
  • Preferred experience working directly with students, preferably required in the charter, private, or public school.
  • 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.
  • Belief in and alignment with MESA’s core beliefs and educational philosophy.

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Salary
$120,000-$140,000, commensurate with 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 hiring@mesacharter.org with the subject heading “SY 26-27 Network 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.

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Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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