2024-2025 Executive Director - Operations

Job Title: Executive Director - Operations
Department: Operations
Pay Grade: A180
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Deputy Superintendent - Operations
GENERAL PURPOSE
Responsible for providing oversight and administration of Operations Services including construction management, facilities, custodial/grounds, transportation, nutrition services, and school police. Assist with District's strategic planning efforts. Serves as a member of the Superintendent's Executive Leadership Team.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Promote policies and practices that enhance Operations Services and/or the District.
• Perform highly accountable, complex, managerial and strategic work with responsibility for all operations functions.
• Develop an annual budget for the needs of Operations Services.
• Assist in representing the District in business and operational matters such as vendor contracts and agreements, as well as labor negotiations.
• Serve on local, state and national committees related to school business, Operations Services.
• Maintain liaison with other divisions.
• Assist with coordination, support, and planning of Bond issues.
• Participate in and support the District's efforts in strategic planning.
• Monitor fund balances on all accounts assigned to Operations Services.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with statutory requirements, board policies and procedures with regard to construction projects.
• Participate in appropriate professional organizations.
• Maintain continuous contact with peers and school administrators in surrounding schools and across the State as well as with appropriate State Department of Education personnel, professional association officers, to promote programs that are beneficial to the District.
• Attend all Board of Education meetings as required.
• Develop and plan for the continuing education and development of employees at all levels within Operations Services.
• Assist in legal matters associated with operations services.
• Assist in real estate matters.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in management, business, or related area from an accredited college or university, preferred but not required.
• Operations management experience with increasing levels of responsibility, including a minimum of two years' experience at the leadership level is required.

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

• Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues, draw conclusions and create action plans.
• Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; and standard business practices.
• Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects and programs; overseeing program financial activities; developing effective working relationships; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and administering personnel policies and procedures.
• Ability to read technical information and compose a variety of documents.
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish District objectives.
• Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
• Ability to adhere to safety practices; meet deadlines and schedules; work under time constraints; and communicate with diverse groups.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate.
• The work is sedentary work that requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects
• Must possess the physical ability to perceive the nature of sounds, make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, express or exchange ideas by the spoken word, substantial movements (motions) with the hands, wrists, and/or fingers, and discern letters or numbers at a given distance.
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, manual dexterity, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.