Senior Director of Operations-Operations Department

Pay Range: $137,917- $177,223 on a 260 day calendar per year, based on qualifications and experience*

Percentage: 100%

Work calendar days: 260

Duration of position: Ongoing 

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections. 

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SUMMARY: 

Responsible for assisting the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in planning, directing and coordinating operational support services including but not limited to Child Nutrition, Custodial and Transportation. Responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency and effectiveness of departmental and organizational operations through the provision of operative methods and strategies.

JOB TASKS: 

1. Direct the work of leaders who are responsible for the day-to- day operations in the Child Nutrition, Custodial, and Transportation departments including providing leadership, coordination, development, implementation and evaluation. 

2. Assist the Child Nutrition, Transportation, and Custodial departments in creating budget plans that are in alignment with district priorities. This includes monitoring and holding the departments accountable for financial performance while also implementing cost-effective strategies to optimize resources. 

3. Represent the Child Nutrition, Custodial, and Transportation departments in meetings with the Superintendent, school board, and community groups. 

4. Facilitate a high level of communication and collaboration amongst the Child Nutrition, Custodial, and Transportation departments, and with other department directors, school administrators and additional key stakeholders. 

5. Serve as the senior point of contact for addressing and resolving internal and external complaints related to student or department issues. Ensure timely, effective, empathetic communication in alignment with district policies and standards. 

6. Develop Standard Operating Procedures for the Child Nutrition, Custodial, and Transportation departments, ensuring clear and efficient processes to best utilize district resources and to provide the highest quality of service. 

7. Collaborate with district leadership in planning and implementing strategic plans for the future of the district’s operational staffing needs. 

8. Ensure operations in the Child Nutrition, Custodial, and Transportation departments are carried out in compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and district policies, regulations and guidelines. 

9. Assist the Chief Financial Officer with projects. 

10. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Operations Management or related field 

• Extensive experience in PK-12 school operations strongly preferred 

• More than five years of experience in senior management of a multi-level organization preferred 

• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be evaluated 

• Criminal background check required for hire 

• Valid US driver’s license 

• Must meet district driver insurability requirements

Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent@psdschools.org