Temporary or Contractor Chief Operating Officer

Amethod Public Schools (AMPS) is a mission and values driven organization. Our mission is to provide a rigorous college preparatory education and character development program that will prepare students from underserved communities to succeed in college and beyond. Our daytoday work is embodied by a set of core values: Students First Be Adaptable Perseverance Results Oriented Mindset (Accountability) Commitment to Distinction (Be the Change). We are looking for team members who exude these values and a passion for our mission.

POSITION

We are seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead our team of directors and managers in achieving operational excellence in support of student learning and our organizations overall mission. As the COO you will be responsible for developing implementing and overseeing the operational strategy and activities of our Home Office ensuring seamless coordination with school and regional operations. The COO leads and supervises noninstructional operational functions including human resources talent management facilities transportation data management technology finance procurement leadership development strategic partnerships and system design.

The COO reports to the CEO and plays a significant role in developing and delivering stellar organizational operations so that the organizations goals systems processes and operational strategic plans are met effectively and efficiently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizational Leadership

• Lead a resultsoriented team dedicated to serving AMPS stakeholders and fulfilling our mission.
• Collaborate with the CEO to implement annual strategic planning processes engaging stakeholders and defining roles and responsibilities.
• Refine communication and reporting systems to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Embed organizational goals in departmental work plans and establish efficient progress tracking and issue resolution mechanisms.
• Ensure alignment and consistency of services across regions and schools facilitating access to resources.
• Coordinate communication within school sites to optimize support for staff and students.
• Refine and manage internal operational systems to support organizational growth and facilitate ongoing assessment.

Strategic Planning & Management

• Define and adapt service levels for schools as the network expands maintaining accountability to high standards.
• Provide performance management and professional development opportunities for campus and central operations staff.
• Participate in setting organizational strategy as a key member of the central cabinet.
• Drive continuous improvement of support processes and communication with schools.
• Serve as a point of contact for directors to address operational needs.
• Represent management in resolving operational issues with external parties and liaising with the board of directors.
• Support the CEO in decisionmaking and oversee organizational performance monitoring and reporting.

Central Operations

• Oversee operating and capital budgets supporting budget development and financial control.
• Monitor the financial impact of operational decisions and performance.
• Develop and execute talent management policies and practices.
• Ensure fidelity in the full cycle of talent management.
• Support Operations Manager in leading central operations to deliver highquality and compliant goods and services.
• Implement and lead continuous quality improvement processes.
• Promote feedback opportunities for central staff and cultivate a highperformance organizational culture
• Develop and manage the food service program and budget as needed.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Other duties may be assigned

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Unwavering commitment to the organization its mission and core values.
• Proven ability to develop and manage business systems and processes in a multisite organization.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with flexibility and adaptability.
• Resultsoriented with a commitment to closing the achievement gap.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and build partnerships.
• Knowledge of public education and charter school movement.
• Ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment and solve problems effectively.
• Sense of humor and strong interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding machine operation etc.) most of the workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to twenty pounds rarely.
• Ability to use eyesight for reading and closeup work as well as the ability to see details at a distance.
• The ability to speak clearly and hear well both in person and over the phone.
• The ability to move around the office to access file cabinets office machinery etc.
• The ability to position self to maintain files in file cabinets by stooping kneeling crouching pulling pushing and reaching overhead.
• Position may be exposed to various weather conditions and temperatures both inside and outside.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required MBA preferred.
• 5 years of operational management experience including leadership roles in at least two functional domains of the COO role.
• Demonstrated success in fiscal management.
• Previous experience in education or nonprofit environments preferred.

Compensation

The monthly salary range for this position is $14000$16500. Salary is commensurate with experience education and expertise. A competitive benefits package is also offered.

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As an equal opportunity employer; we hire without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.