Chief Operations Officer

Northwest ISD - Chief Operations Officer

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Job Title : Chief Operations Officer

Reports to : Superintendent

Dept. / School : Facilities, Operations & Construction

Wage / Hour Status : Exempt

Pay Grade : A60

Duty Days : 235

Date Revised : 05 / 2024

Primary Purpose :

The Chief Operations Officer (COO) will be responsible for identifying and executing best practices in facilities, maintenance and operations, safety and security, transportation, outsourced operations (custodial, child nutrition / food services, after-school care) and all aspects that support whole-scale systemic efficiency.

The COO will incorporate district-level goals into operational objectives, ensuring that all students arrive at school and school activities safely and on time;

receive nutritious meals; and attend school in an environment that is safe, clean and conducive to learning.

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

• Maintenance and Operations :
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for facilities management aligned with the district’s goals.
• Collaborate with educational leaders to ensure facilities support evolving educational needs.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for all district facilities.
• Ensure efficient operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing and other building systems.
• Develop and manage budgets for facilities maintenance.
• Negotiate and manage contracts, monitoring performance and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with the bond program administration on activities related to bond construction / renovation and long-term facilities strategic planning.
• Transportation :
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for student transportation services aligned with the district’s educational goals.
• Collaborate with educational leaders to ensure transportation supports evolving instructional needs.
• Ensure there is proper maintenance, repair, and replacement of the district’s transportation fleet.
• Implement a preventive maintenance program to ensure the safety and reliability of the transportation fleet.
• Oversee the development and optimization of efficient bus routes and schedules to maximize the use of resources and minimize transportation time for students.
• Ensure that routes are designed to accommodate changing student populations and demographics.
• Ensure and enforce safety protocols for student transportation in compliance with local, stated and federal regulations.
• Ensure ongoing training for bus drivers and transportation staff on safety procedures and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with all applicant regulations related to student transportation, including driver qualifications, vehicle inspections and safety standards.
• Outsourced Operations :
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the district’s outsourced services aligned with the educational goals and health standards.
• Provide strategic oversight for multiple departments and identify and evaluate high impact issues.
• Ensure operational objectives across multiple outsourced departments district wide.
• Ensure compliance with district, state, and national policies and procedures.
• Compile budget and cost estimates based upon documented program needs; manage departmental budgets effectively and efficiently.
• Safety and Security :
• Ensure that safety standards are maintained in compliance with federal, state, local and insurance regulations.
• Develop and implement a district-wide preventative safety program.
• Develop, maintain and execute all federal, state, local and district safety protocols and emergency operations procedures.
• Oversee the implementation of regular risk assessments of school facilities, grounds and operations to identify safety and security vulnerabilities.
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with local law enforcement agencies, emergency responders and community organizations.
• Additional Duties :
• Develop and manage budgets for non-instructional services, ensuring financial sustainability and adherence to fiscal policies.
• Allocate resources effectively to support the district’s operational needs.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising the quality of operational services.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to building codes, accessibility and safety.
• Collaborate on initiatives that integrate instructional and operational functions.
• Advise Superintendent of Schools in meetings with business professionals, the community, and business and political entities regarding district operations and functions.
• Manage and collaborate with district demographer on quarterly meetings to review future enrollment projections and adjust attendance boundaries as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Executive Director for Safety & Security, Executive Director of Facilities, Executive Director of Operations, Energy Manager, administrative assistant, facility attendants.

Equipment Used :

Personal computer, copier, Fax machine

Working Conditions :

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Work indoors and outdoors to conduct on-site inspections of all maintenance facilities.
• Work around machinery with moving parts; work on ladders or scaffolding.
• Continuous lifting, carrying, dragging.
• Continuous reaching above shoulder level
• Frequent driving of vehicles
• Frequent bending and squatting
• Continuous walking
• Continuous standing
• Limited sitting
• Subject to temperature extremes
• Subject to fumes, dust, solvents, and toxic chemicals / materials
• Must work with machinery with moving parts.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, operations management, finance or related field
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Five years of operations experience in a leadership role, preferably within public education
• Background in facilities management
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to problem solve, think critically, and manage conflicts.
• Ability to collect, analyze and use multiple sources of data.
• Strong organization, communication, strategic planning, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively to build consensus while also delivering exceptional results.
• Inspire, manage and collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Be flexible, resilient, and adaptable to changing priorities.

Salary Range :

$153,610.00 - $233,610.00 / Per Year

How To Apply :

Link to our website below :

https : / / nisdtx.tedk12.com / hire / ViewJob.aspx?JobID 6203

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