Director of Operations

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: The Director of School Operations plans directs organizes and administers the operational departments of the district including: Maintenance Food Service Custodial Warehouse and the Print Shop. The Director is a member of the District Cabinet and is responsible for overseeing the full scope of school operational needs to help the District achieve its vision and mission. The Director will work with department supervisors to ensure effective operational processes.

EDUCATION: Masters Degree in Education or Masters Degree in Business Administration
Currently must hold or have the ability to obtain an Oregon Administrative license.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

Direct all KCSD operations related to districts strategic plan.
Support and develop standard operating procedures for management of district operations.
Utilize evaluation and support systems to promote professional growth.
Promote shared leadership and professionalism.
Oversees performance management functions for all employee groups.
Provide employee training on human resource related functions and procure trainers when necessary
to provide training.
Attract recruit and retain highly effective staff for department staffing.
Assists administrators and supervisors in resolving human resources problems in coordination with the Director of Human Resources.
Provides consultation on a wide range of school and district operations issues.
Provides operations department representation to various committees special interest groups
and public meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
Overseeing operations in a manner consistent with all applicable local State and Federal statutes and in compliance with the organizations by-laws policies and procedures.
Plays a leadership role in the district strategic planning and budgeting processes.
Directs aspects facilities issues including maintenance at all district sites.
Regularly conducts facilities walkthroughs in coordination with other district personnel to develop an aesthetically pleasing plan.
Directs aspects of Food Service including quality managing staff/venders and ODE compliance
Directs aspects of the Transportation department including routes budget purchasing.
Coordinates the district technology plans in partnership with the Technology Supervisor.
Oversee the development of multiphase projects timelines budgets and critical path scheduling to facilitate ongoing school and facilities maintenance activities.
Manage short- and long-term plans and implement cost-effective maintenance programs.
Prepare administer and monitor budgets and anticipate future budgetary needs.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse workforce and community.
Serves as a member of the Superintendents cabinet.
Ensure compliance with District contracting policies and procedures for assigned projects as well as enforcement of contract provisions; oversee certification of consultant and contractor payment requests change order requests requests for information and all project processes necessary for quality assurance and compliance with district policy
Lead and participate in building and facility maintenance planning meetings with design professionals district stakeholders community representatives and municipal code enforcement agencies representatives and staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Masters Degree in Education or Masters Degree in Business Administration
At least 5 years experience in school administration or business administration.
Knowledge of school and district practices

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises employees in the Food Service Transportation Maintenance Custodial Warehouse and Print Shop Departments. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the districts policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; assigning and directing work; appraising performance; disciplining employees; and addressing concerns and resolving cooperation with building and district level administration the Director will also directly evaluate the following positions:
Maintenance Supervisor/ Project Manager
Custodial Supervisor
Nutrition Service Supervisor
Transportation Supervisor
Warehouse Supervisor
Print Shop staff

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
Techniques for planning implementation and directing of large scale comprehensive public agency facilities planning development and real estate acquisition programs.
Equipment and materials used in public schools facilities maintenance and operations programs.
Terms procedures and equipment used in the maintenance and operations of buildings and facilities.
Project management principles processes systems and techniques.
Techniques and principles of high-quality customer service
Project management word processing and financial tracking systems software.
Principles and practices of effective leadership management and supervision.
Interpret collective bargaining agreements and apply principles and practices to disciplinary actions.
District organization operations policies and objectives.
State and federal OSHA safety procedures and hazardous material compliance laws and regulations
Terms procedures and equipment used in the design construction maintenance and operation of buildings and facilities.
Deliver a high-level of customer service to district stakeholders
Analyze processes and problems identify opportunities for improvement and follow through on changes. Work with a variety of technologies and software.
Design implement monitor and evaluate department programs policies and procedures in compliance with relevant legislation and funding guidelines.
Plan organize assign coordinate review and evaluate the work of professional technical consultant and administrative support staff.
Provides input in the preparation of the annual budget

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Director of Operations will work beyond an eight-hour day and a five-day week to take care of daily work attend meetings conferences and district/school activities. The Director must have excellent communication problem-solving and small-group process skills. A portion of the work will involve conflict management and sensitive situations with staff parents and patrons. Confidentiality is crucial. Workloads are heavy and timelines can be unreasonably short. Requests and issues are often received which require immediate attention and conflict with other priorities. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

240 Days/Year (prorated based on start date)

Annual Salary: $144645.41-$159645.41/ Salary is dependent upon experience.

Open until filled.

Required Experience:

Director