Assistant Director of Operations

Roseville Area Schools•Roseville, MN

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Operations performs administrative and supervisory work in the school district’s non-academic operations. The role directs, plans, and supervises departments responsible for school buildings and grounds, transportation, and nutrition services, and reports to the Executive Director of Business Services. The Assistant Director works with the Executive Director of Business Services and department leaders to develop integrated processes and solutions; provides operational oversight and leadership across departments; supports district safety and security planning; manages resources and budgets; and oversees the district’s Long-Term Facility Maintenance plan and construction projects. The role also promotes equitable resource allocation, monitors productivity and efficiency, improves operational systems in support of the district strategic plan, and ensures departmental compliance with applicable policies and regulations. The position requires regular attendance and completing assigned workdays, with periodic evening and weekend obligations. The salary range is $125,000–$144,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. Applications are accepted continuously until the position is filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; relevant fields include business administration and management, facility or transportation management, or a related field.
Knowledge of business and management principles related to strategic planning, resource allocation, human capital management, leadership, and coordination of resources.
Knowledge of customer service principles and processes.
Knowledge of personnel training, supervision, leadership, labor relations, employee motivation, development, and direction.
Ability to monitor and prioritize work effectively.
Good judgment and decision-making ability.
Technical knowledge of facility management, safety and security, transportation, and nutrition services operations.
Ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Skill in interpreting policies and procedures.
Ability to listen and use conflict-resolution strategies.
Ability to build collaborative relationships and work collaboratively with employees, leaders, and external partners.
Ability to maintain regular attendance, complete assigned workdays, and fulfill periodic evening and weekend obligations.

Nice To Haves

Progressive operations responsibilities in a school setting are preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain integrated processes and solutions in collaboration with the Executive Director of Business Services and department leaders.
Direct the work of department leaders responsible for daily operations and provide operational oversight for transportation, buildings and grounds, and nutrition services, including leadership, coordination, development, implementation, and evaluation.
Represent the operations team on the district safety and security team, including emergency response planning.
Provide resources and training for District Safety and Security Team safety and security plans.
Manage budgets for needed resources, approve purchases, and code expenditures.
Develop, implement, and ensure accountability for the district’s Long-Term Facility Maintenance plan in cooperation with the Executive Director of Business Services.
Represent district leadership on construction projects.
Demonstrate cultural responsiveness and lead departmental equity work, including equitable resource allocation.
Monitor departmental operations to ensure productivity and efficiency.
Improve operational systems, processes, and policies in support of the district strategic plan.
Monitor and oversee budgets for student nutrition, transportation, and buildings and grounds departments.
Respond to, investigate, and report incidents or accidents involving transportation vehicles and buses.
Ensure Nutrition, Transportation, and Buildings and Grounds operations comply with applicable federal, state, local, and district policies, regulations, and guidelines.
Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.