The Director of Campus Operational Launch serves as a critical member of the Growth Team and is responsible for supporting the successful launch and operational readiness of new Great Hearts campuses and affiliated educational initiatives. This position provides operational leadership and implementation support for campus openings, facility readiness, furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE), instructional material deployment, vendor coordination, operational training, documentation development, and knowledge transfer to campus-based operational teams. This role serves as a bridge between Home Office departments and new campuses, ensuring operational consistency, preserving institutional knowledge, and establishing scalable systems that support Great Hearts’ continued growth. Manager of Campus Launch and Operational Readiness will travel regularly to emerging regions and new campuses to provide on-site implementation support and training until permanent campus personnel assume responsibility.
This position plays a critical role in preserving institutional knowledge, supporting organizational growth, ensuring operational consistency across regions, and preparing new campuses for successful opening-day operations. The role directly contributes to Great Hearts America’s strategic growth initiatives and long-term expansion efforts by creating scalable systems, training future operational leaders, and ensuring excellence in campus implementation.