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Center Operations Director

Tier1usa, Parker, CO, United States


Address 9257 South Parker Road, Parker, CO, 80134, US

Compensation $80,000.00 - $100,000.00/year

Soar Autism Center is building a network of interdisciplinary clinics where children with autism and their families receive life‑shaping services that support them to thrive. We prioritize early intervention, comprehensive supportive services, and positive, developmentally‑appropriate learning that meets the needs of each unique child and family. Specifically, we focus on integrated autism care and a play‑based model of applied behavior analysis (ABA) based on the principles of the Early Start Denver Model.

Center Operations Director (COD) The

Center Operations Director (COD)

role is a high‑impact leadership position for someone early‑to‑mid career who is smart, ambitious, and ready to own real responsibility. This is not a back‑office role. You’ll run a center, lead a team, partner closely with clinicians, and directly influence growth, quality, and family experience.

Soar is growing rapidly, and many of our CODs grow into

multi‑site leadership, regional operations, or senior operational roles

as Soar continues to expand. If you’re looking for a role where you can learn quickly, be trusted early, and build a meaningful leadership career, this is it.

Specific Responsibilities Include The Following Running a High‑Performing Center

Act as the local owner of performance against forecasted goals, including budget, utilization, and efficiency

Drive strong execution of Soar’s operating systems (scheduling, staffing, billing efficiency, cleanliness, parent communication, etc.)

Partner with market and regional leadership to identify opportunities, solve problems, and continuously improve how the center runs

Lead with calm, clarity, and professionalism in a fast‑paced environment

Creating an Exceptional Family Experience

Own all parts of the non‑clinical experience for caregivers

Build strong, supportive relationships with caregivers and ensure clear, timely communication

Drive strong attendance, engagement, and client satisfaction (NPS)

Deliver a smooth onboarding for new families

Manage the front desk and provide a warm welcome to clients, prospective clients and teammates

Prepare families for diagnostics, assessments, and transitions with confidence and clarity

Leading and Developing People

Serve as the primary people leader for local staff, including clinicians and support team members

Coach, develop, and motivate team members

Partner closely with the lead clinician to support clinical excellence, team morale, and retention

Act as a trusted point of escalation and support for staff, knowing when to solve and when to elevate

Who this role is great for

You are early‑to‑mid career but already trusted with real responsibility

You enjoy running things, solving problems, and working with people

You’re detail‑oriented and big‑picture oriented

You want a role where performance matters and growth is earned

You’re motivated by mission—but also by learning, ownership, and career trajectory

Qualifications / Education Require previous people management experience, leading high‑performing teams of 8‑10 or more people.

Require 2‑3+ years of managing strong operations.

What We Offer

Starting base salary of $80,000.00 - $100,000.00/year with annual bonus potential of up to $32,000 based on center and individual performance

Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement benefits

Priority access for in‑network mental health support through our partnership with Sol Mental Health

Tons of support from our multidisciplinary team

Direct exposure to senior leaders and multi‑site operators

A collaborative, high‑accountability environment where strong performers grow quickly

The chance to build something meaningful—while building your career

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Soar Autism Center is committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.

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