Launching Head of Operations for BASIS Leander
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
LAUNCHING HEAD OF OPERATIONS: BASIS Leander Campus!
This position reports to the Chief Schools Officer the Head of Operations BASIS Leander Campus will be responsible for all non-academic operational campus functions. This includes but is not limited to financial facilities and enrollment management for the school site including vendor selection and management purchasing and accounting facilities management and technology. This position also serves as the onsite human resources contact implementing programs designed by central office. This position partners with the Head of School to ensure that the academics are able to meet BASIS standards and manages a small operations staff. Because of the multi-faceted nature of this position the job includes an intensive onboarding period including hands on training at other BASIS campuses prior to the opening of the new campus in the fall of 2026.
Primary Responsibilities
- Oversees the physical operation of the school including security IT VOIP copiers etc. and maintains the schools inventory of hardware and software
- Manages the school budget and acts as the on-site bookkeeper keeping an accurate and continuous record of the financial position of the school in partnership with Central Office accounting department
- Partners with the head of school with decisions regarding salaries and benefits for all personnel including the evaluation of support staff.
- Manages human resource functions for school employees in partnership with the central human resources team
- In accordance with internal controls and procurement requirements
- Researches evaluates purchases and manages school services including building maintenance housekeeping and grounds
- Manages the purchase of all supplies including textbooks and school operating supplies
- Arranges bids and develops specifications for all outside contractual work
- Ensures the safety of personnel and students in their use of the facilities including the scheduling and management of required drills (fire lockdown etc.)
- Manages the front office and specialized support staff including registrar and records management
- Maintains accurate and complete records of all school assets
- Ensures all new families are effectively onboarded and registered by June
- Responsible for managing all beginning of year efforts
- Complies with all federal state and organizational student registration requirements throughout the enrollment process (i.e. transfers testing etc.)
Competencies
- Entrepreneurial spirit and mindset
- Demonstrated knowledge of management principles and practices
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to think analytically and strategically
- Excellent problem solving and negotiating skills
- Ability to work independently with diverse constituents while maintain high professional standards
- Exemplary organizational skills; ability to establish and manage multiple priorities; ability to work under pressure
- Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
- Patience flexibility and a sense of humor
- Enjoys working in an environment serving children
- Willingness and ability to address facility issues from plumbing and sanitation to repair and maintenance
Education and preferred experience
- MBA or Bachelors in Business Administration or similar degree
- 3-5 years in a financial or purchasing management role
- 2 years of experience with facilities management
- Preferred experience with HR related functions
- Education management or non-profit management a plus
- 2 years of leadership/management over a team
Additional Job Information:
Benefits and Salary: Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience. offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance and a robust 401K plan.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race color religion national origin sex age disability gender identity or expression or any other classification protected by law in any of its business activities including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX.
*As used in this policy the term BASIS refers to: BASIS Educational Group LLC BASIS Schools Inc. BTX Schools Inc. BDC A Public School Inc. BBR Schools Inc. and all affiliated entities.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Succession Planning
- Growing Experience
- Expense Management
- Management Experience
- Rackspace
- Laboratory Management
- Senior Leadership
- Operations Management
- Relationship Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
- Taxonomy
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