Director of Business Operations

Society of G.K. Chesterton & Chesterton Schools Network • Full-time • Remote (Hopkins, MN, US) • $60k - $95k / year • 1m ago

Job Summary

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Reports to Executive Director

Role Summary

The Chesterton Society is seeking a Director of Business Operations to build and strengthen the operational infrastructure required to support the rapid growth of the Society and the Chesterton Schools Network. As our work expands nationally and internationally — across school network operations, publications, conferences, pilgrimages, and related initiatives — this role ensures that systems, financial discipline, technology integration, and organizational clarity keep pace with mission and scale.

The role requires a seasoned operator with an entrepreneurial instinct and a deep commitment to our mission. This leader must bring clarity to complexity, earn trust across leadership and teams, establish focus amid competing priorities, and ensure strategy translates into measurable action.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include:

Translate strategic priorities into disciplined quarterly and annual execution plans tied to measurable outcomes
Oversee financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow oversight, expense controls, vendor contracts, and P&L accountability
Strengthen cost discipline and improve financial reporting accuracy across the organization
Build and maintain board-level financial dashboards and executive reporting systems
Design and implement structured operating frameworks (EOS, OKRs, Lean, or similar) aligned to strategic priorities
Develop KPIs and organizational scorecards that drive accountability and performance
Design, document, and continuously improve core operational processes to increase clarity, speed, and accountability
Own and optimize the organization’s technology stack, including integration across CRM, finance, marketing, HR, and operations systems
Partner with Marketing and developers to improve website performance and user pathways
Build and maintain organization-wide KPI dashboards and reporting rhythms
Provide clear, data-driven reporting to the Executive Director, leadership team, and Board
Oversee hiring systems, onboarding processes, performance management frameworks, and role clarity systems (KRAs, scorecards)
Ensure nonprofit employment compliance, risk management, and HR system effectiveness
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement practical solutions that strengthen execution at scale

Qualifications

Knowledge and skills you bring to the organization:

Demonstrated experience leading operations in a growing or scaling organization
Strong financial literacy, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and P&L oversight
Proficiency in QuickBooks or comparable accounting software
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including financial modeling, forecasting, pivot tables, and dashboard creation
Experience building and interpreting executive dashboards and board-level financial reports
Experience implementing structured business frameworks such as EOS, OKRs, Lean, or similar execution systems
Ability to translate strategy into measurable action plans and repeatable operating rhythms
Experience integrating technology systems across CRM, finance, marketing, HR, and operations
Familiarity with website platforms and content management systems
Experience overseeing hiring, onboarding, performance management, and HR systems
Strong process design and documentation capability
Ability to synthesize complex operational data into clear executive summaries
High ownership mindset with strong project management discipline and follow-through
Excellent communication skills and ability to align cross-functional teams
Deep alignment with the Catholic faith and the mission of evangelization through education
Ability to collaborate effectively with visionary leadership while bringing operational clarity and structure

Standout Candidates May Also Bring

MBA or advanced training in business, operations, or organizational leadership
Experience in nonprofit or network based organizations
Background in education, school networks, or mission driven growth organizations
Experience implementing enterprise technology systems