Operations Manager

About the Employer

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operations of all support departments to ensure seamless, smooth, and efficient service to students, staff, faculty, parents, and vendors (i.e., remove distractions)
• Evaluate the condition of all assigned facilities and supervise and, if necessary, assist in the implementation of routine and emergency maintenance
• Monitor security of all assigned facilities to ensure a secure and safe school environment
• Provide constructive feedback and discipline where needed for all employees reporting directly to the Operations Manager
• Anticipate, manage, and resolve conflict
• Hire campus operations personnel in accordance with the charter system’s hiring process
• Within the scope of existing job descriptions, define the duties of all operations personnel while coordinating staff activities
• Advise the District Operations Director and Human Resources regarding the leave, classification, retirement, resignation, promotion, suspension, or dismissal of operations employees
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of all personnel information
• Implement and monitor life safety programs and provide training where needed
• Ensure staff is informed about relevant charter school policies, regulations, procedures, and other items related to the improvement and welfare regarding their areas of responsibility
• Develop and implement training programs for all reporting departments to improve service, safety, and efficiency while maintaining the culture of the organization
• Assist in the development and opening process of new school buildings
• Monitor budgets and ensure efficiencies in purchasing needed assets
• Negotiate contracts with various vendors to ensure cost-effective and efficient service
• Monitor assets and make recommendations to the District Operations Director for replacements, as needed
• Maintain the capital improvement list for all facilities and departments

General Purpose

The Operations Manager should be familiar with all day-to-day school operations and demonstrate excellent leadership skills. The Operations Manager will serve as the immediate leader of all operational support departments for all assigned campuses.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Additional Responsibilities

Drive a school bus for the district, as needed.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Work requires being on your feet for long periods of time. Lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted must be possible. Must maintain control in stressful situations. Frequent travel may be required. Extend hours may be required. Possess and maintain a Class B CDL with endorsements P.