Director of Operations
Colorado Academy
Denver, CO · Posted October 28, 2026
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Where Denver, CO ranks
Where Denver, CO placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #1Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Mountain West767 openings · of 22
- #1Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Mountain West71 / 100 · of 10
- #1Best all-round cities for remote workers in the Mountain West83 / 100 · of 10
- #1Best all-round cities for AI careers in the Mountain West83 / 100 · of 10
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Mountain West260 jobs · of 15
- #3Best cities for AI-skill jobs in the Mountain West16% · of 18
Rankings about operations jobs
- Best cities for operations jobs #1 New York (1,429 openings)
- Best cities for operations pay after cost of living #1 Reston ($177k)
- Most requested AI skills in operations jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (2.5%)
- AI tools named most often in operations jobs #1 Claude (0.28%)
Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 50 open director of operations listings that state pay, the middle half runs $95,000 to $174,500 and the median is $127,500.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
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About the job
Denver, Colorado, Colorado Academy in Denver, CO has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for a Director of Operations to start January 4, 2027. Interested candidates should review the Opportunity Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Madison Sunley, Senior Recruiter at DovetailED Talent Sourcing , at madison@dovetailedsourcing.com . Colorado Academy Director of Operations Opportunity Statement Link: https://bit.ly/CA- directorofoperations . All employees at CA are expected to carry out the CA Mission, "Creating Curious, Kind, Courageous, and Adventurous Learners and Leaders," to support the vision of CA , and to contribute to the life of the school outside of the classroom. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. Colorado Academy reserves the right to modify or revise this job description at any time. Applicants are invited to visit the Colorado Academy website ( www.coloradoacademy.org ) to learn more about the program and the school. Colorado Academy prohibits discrimination and unlawful harassment in any of its programs, procedures, or practices on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion or creed, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, marital status, genetic information, or other protected classifications defined by federal or Colorado laws. The policy applies in all aspects of employment with CA. Colorado Academy is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace. Employees are expected to engage in professional conduct that reflects cultural awareness, respect for differing identities, and openness to diverse perspectives. Employment decisions including hiring, evaluation, promotion, and compensation are based on qualifications, performance, and institutional needs. The pay for this position is $165,000 - $185,000. Although this is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, Colorado Academy reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. Any wage differential that may exist for the position does not relate to sex, gender, or gender identity, but relates solely to a seniority system, a merit system, or relevant education, training and/or experience. Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 403(b) retirement plan. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document.