Chief Operations Officer

Position Type :

Administration / Chief

Date Posted : 7 / 2 / 2024

7 / 2 / 2024

Location :

Administration Center - Allentown, PA

Chief Operations Officer

Salary Level : $132,318-$185,246

Qualifications :

• Master's degree with a major in business, educational leadership, educational supervision, or a related field.
• Five or more years or more progressive experience leading an operations department, office or division, school district operations department, office, or division preferred.
• Satisfactory work record & criminal / child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Note : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Summary

The Chief Operations Officer provides strategic, data informed, forward thinking, and relationship centered leadership for the programs and services in the Department of School Operations with a purpose to support the learning, social emotional and development needs of the whole student in fulfillment of the District's mission and vision.

The Chief Operations Officer is responsible for implementing the District's school operation policies, programs, services, and practices in supporting the academic achievement of all students.

The Chief Operations Officer provides strategic leadership and accountability for the Office of Facilities and Maintenance, Office of Student Nutrition, Office of Transportation, and Office of Safety Services.

The Chief Operations Officer collaborates with district leadership to research, communicate, and implement short-term and long-term planning for the Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a thought partner and counsel to the Superintendent as a part of the Superintendent's Cabinet and Executive Leadership Team.
• Perform duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner as defined in the District's code of conduct.
• Develop and oversee implementation of the District's strategic direction for providing efficient and effective school operations by supporting the academic success of all students;
• maintaining the safe, attractive, and efficient condition of our buildings; providing nutritional and desirable school meals;

delivering safe and reliable transportation services; and ensuring safe and secure learning and work environments.

• Oversee and ensure the achievement of positive outcomes for all areas of control in the Department, including but not limited to the improvement of the Department's functions.
• Oversee and monitor the coordination and implementation of professional development opportunities in the Department.
• Assess and recommend the hiring of Department talent.
• Train, direct, evaluate, mentor and develop Department direct reports and develop future Department leaders.
• Lead the coaching, mentoring, and supervision of the Department's administrators.
• Collaborate with school districts, community agencies, and other organizations to improve the Department's performance.
• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations related to efficient and effective delivery of Department programs and services to the Superintendent and Board of Directors.
• Ensure Department compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Ensure Department compliance with all Board policies and District administrative regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with key district staff, governmental agencies, school districts, local education organizations, community groups, and other stakeholders in support and furtherance of the Department's efforts to maximize program and service effectiveness.
• Develop, administer and monitor budgets in all areas of control, including analysis of budget expenditures and recommendations for on-going operations effectiveness, ensuring fiscal integrity and compliance.
• Collaborate with other district administrators to ensure the equitable allocation of resources and delivery of services and to ensure an equitable work environment.
• Monitor and incorporate emerging and best practice research and benchmarking of department functions.
• Analyze and use data to inform decisions to develop and implement the Department's strategic, continuous improvement, and action plans.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Department key performance indicators and dashboards aligned to the District's strategic direction and priorities.
• Respond to parents, public, and media requests relevant to the Department.
• Attend all public meetings of the Board of Directors.
• Present on selected issues and programs as requested by the Board of Directors and Superintendent.
• Oversee the delivery of school operation services to support the academic success of students in partnership with local, state, and federal education organizations.
• Develop and present the Department's annual budget.
• Serve on external community committees in furtherance of the District's mission and vision.
• Consult with the Superintendent on planning the Board's Regular Board Meeting agendas. Develop and / or finalize exhibits and documents to be presented at meetings.
• Ensure that all District emergency plans and operations are updated and district-wide training is in place.
• Ensure the Superintendent is informed of current critical and emergency issues and incidents which would be of concern for the Superintendent and the Board of Directors.
• Ensure the Department's strategic direction and direct report continuous improvement efforts by monitoring key performance indicators and performance dashboards.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the strategic and continuous improvement plans Department direct reports.
• Prepare Department drafts of proposed new or amendments to Board policies or Superintendent administrative regulations.
• Develop and finalize all Department items on the Board meeting agendas.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent's Cabinet team to establish annual staffing plans to meet the operational standards established in support of the District's academic programs and services.
• Collaborate with others to address personnel and collective bargaining agreement matters.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent.

Attachment(s) :

• Chief Operations Officers - Job Description.pdf
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