Director Of Operations

Description:

Join a remarkable community of educators and social changemakers who are passionate about meaningful integration and global education and are relentlessly committed to ensuring students from all backgrounds attain high levels of academic achievement. We select individuals who share our vision and are willing to put in the hard work to achieve it. We are seeking an operational mastermind to play a critical role in leading and supporting the School with operational excellence in pursuit of our bold vision. The Director of Operations will be responsible for managing and supporting the operations team, creating and establishing systems to support efficient and effective operation of the school, and ensuring systematic, proactive, and efficient management of school-based operational systems, events, and initiatives in support of school staff, students, and families.

The successful candidate will possess a track record of complex project management, people management, and systems thinking. Most importantly, the Director of Operations needs to have an unwavering commitment to creating the conditions teachers and staff need to thrive. Reporting to the Head of School, and with dotted line reporting and support to and from the Network Operations team, the Director of Operations will be an integral member of the school’s Leadership Team. The opportunity is ideal for a proven operational leader who is passionate about strengthening Hebrew Public’s commitment to smooth organizational and academic operations. 

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Operations Management 

Manage the school operations team members (both full-time staff and contracted services), including professional development
Design and implement daily systems and procedures to ensure seamless execution of all school operations, including, parent communication, student transportation, data reporting, attendance, school food, school safety plans and facilities management
Serve as Lead role overseeing school-wide compliance with health and safety laws, charter contracts, state education mandates, teacher certification, and federal and state workplace regulations
Create school-wide operation strategies and policies that will successfully serve the school community
Train school staff on daily procedures by ensuring operational systems are implemented with fidelity by all staff members and by giving feedback to stakeholders when systems are not meeting school needs 
Actively oversee and enforce policies and procedures within the school community, meeting high standards for school aesthetics and safety protocols
Use an operational lens and expertise to develop long-term operational strategy and carry out the leadership team's school goals and vision
Understand the importance of remaining diplomatic when leading both positive interactions, and those requiring conflict resolution
Serve as Lead role in overseeing and ensuring accuracy of school SIS and communication systems
Manage staff PTO (Paid Time Off) process and assist with scheduling coverage as needed 
Serve as the human resources liaison for school staff in the areas of hiring, personnel matters, benefits, leave tracking and the maintenance of local files; working closely with the network HR team
Building Environment: serve as Lead role overseeing building aesthetics, repairs, and facilities management working closely with the HOS to create vision that aligns with school mission
Support the vision and mission of Hebrew Public ; exhibit professional judgment and demonstrate behaviors that are professional, ethical and responsible
Continuously improve school operations systems and procedures and lead or support with special projects

Student and Family Engagement

Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders (families, staff, students, Charter School Office, vendors, organizational partners, and Hebrew Public network team) 
Develop internal processes and lead student recruitment efforts to ensure fiscal solvency of the school
Serve as Lead role overseeing the student enrollment process including application, lottery, waitlist, transfer, withdrawal process, and monitoring of accurate ATS and SIS records
Serve as Lead role in establishing and managing student attendance plan, working with school teams and families to increase student attendance
Communicate regularly with families about their children's performance, school policies, trips, and events
Build and foster relationships with community leaders and organizations, including maintaining a robust database of community organizations.

Finance, Procurement and Technology

Support in stewardship of annual school budget and track expenditures in conjunction with the school’s HOS and the network Finance team and in accordance with the Financial Policies & Procedures
Serve as Lead role in the school based procurement process, including working with the Hebrew Public team on vendor selection and contracts as needed
Make purchasing decisions that align with the school’s mission for facility needs
Manage asset tracking for on-site technology activities in alignment with school’s operational goals and budget and make purchasing recommendations to HOS
Collaborate with the network Technology Team to ensure a fully functioning technology infrastructure

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
An authentic commitment to the Hebrew Public mission and values
Attention to detail: Thinks critically about the details of a task at hand
Flexibility: Ability to adjust expected tasks and schedule to the updated priorities
Independence: Can work independently, be assertive, and make thoughtful decisions about projects
Collaborative: Works with teammates and is responsive to feedback
Willingness to go above and beyond the requirements of the job to be innovative and support the organization
Ability to communicate effectively with the school community 
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills and a proven record of creating and fostering excellent relationships through teamwork and empathy
A strong work ethic and commitment to results
A commitment to leading with a “people first” mindset
A desire and commitment to making a difference in the world through their leadership
Sense of humor and a desire to create joyful school environments
Legally authorized to work in the USA

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s degree 
A minimum of six years of related work experience 
Charter and/or Public School operations experience required