Vega Collegiate Academy, Director of Operations

Edgility Search•Aurora, CO

12d•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Vega Collegiate Academy is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee and manage daily functioning of whole school operations. The Director of Operations will maintain high levels of organization across multiple teams and stakeholders within our school building and greater community and ultimately be responsible for all non-academic aspects of daily operations in a busy K-8 School. The ideal candidate has significant experience in Title I public schools, change management and school-based assessments. The Director of Operations will join the Executive Leadership Team and report directly to the Executive Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent
5+ years Executive Leadership experience in non-profit industry; charter school experience preferred
A track record of achievement of project management and delivery with complex projects/programs
Strong cultural competency, including the ability to lead, manage and support diverse teams
Exceptional attention to detail, administrative skills, and work ethic
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, influencing, and problem-solving skills
Ability to make authoritative decisions and recommendations having significant impact on student outcomes and school systems
Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing and guiding extensive programs and activities of importance
Capable of leading and influencing individuals, peers and executives
Excellent numeracy skills and the ability to understand, interpret, and respond to data.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual abilities highly preferred
Fluency with data analysis software, including Tableau.

Responsibilities

Effectively communicate and collaborate with other Executive Leadership Team members to uphold overall school functioning and to nurture staff and school culture
Coach and develop staff and leaders in creating and implementing school-wide systems
Collaborate effectively with leaders across multiple teams, including Elementary, Middle School, and Social-Emotional Learning
Maintains liaison with outside partners and agencies, including, but not limited to partners at Aurora Public Schools, facility contractors, and community partners
Leads the recruitment, hiring, and training of operational staff, including student recruitment
Develops and implements professional development for staff, as necessary.
Directly responsible for the refinement, codification, and execution of a vision for school-wide systems, including: all facility and building needs, transportation, student records, state assessments, enrollment, nutrition services, out-of-school programming, health services, student excursions (field trips), and staff and student technology
Oversee transportation logistics, including bus schedules and maintenance, route planning, and family communication
Manages school facilities, including maintenance, security, and custodial teams
Plans and manages for efficient use and maintenance of the organization’s facilities, including custodial services and building security
Oversees IT contractor and manages onsite IT staff to ensure campus technology is reliable and secure through management of enterprise backups, upgrades, maintenance, and monitoring
Jointly develops and implements all building safety and security procedures, in partnership with the Executive Leadership team, Aurora Public Schools, and Aurora Police and Fire Departments.
Support Out of School Program Manager with documenting and submitting all out of school program grant requirements accurately and on time
Lead enrollment and “Count Day” operations, to ensure full per-pupil funding
Manage all school assessment security and compliance with state and federal testing requirements
Oversee all student records, including daily attendance.