Director of School Operations

Sask DLC•Regina, SK

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Operational Director of School Operations is a key support role within Sask DLC, working directly with the Superintendents of School Operations to implement, and coordinate, organizational operations across the province. This position is responsible for bringing operational plans and leadership decisions to life through effective execution, technical expertise, systems management, and continuous improvement. The Director of School Operations serves as a bridge between strategic direction and day-to-day practice by translating Leadership Council decisions into workable processes within core systems such as DLCgo (Genius), Moodle, My School Sask (MSS), and other operational platforms. While this role does not carry direct supervisory authority, it requires strong leadership through influence, relationship-building, problem-solving, and organizational expertise. This position is ideal for an individual with strong operational instincts, technical proficiency, and the ability to move complex initiatives from concept to implementation.

Requirements

Operational Excellence
Initiative and Accountability
Systems Thinking, Data-Informed Decision Making and Technical Proficiency - Advanced proficiency with digital platforms such as Learning Management Systems (LMS), databases, spreadsheets, and workflow tools.
Collaboration and Service Leadership - Ability to lead through influence rather than formal supervision.
Communication and Clarity - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Adaptability and Innovation - High capacity for change management, multitasking, and problem-solving.
Strong understanding of online learning environments and student information systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
TYPICALLY, THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION WOULD BE OBTAINED THROUGH THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A BACHELOR OF EDUCATION, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, OR RELATED FIELD PREFERRED.
DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION, OR COMPLEX ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS.
AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Responsibilities

Support and optimize the use of DLCgo (Genius), Moodle, MSS, and other operational systems.
Manage Genius processes including gradebook reviews, levelling oversight, workflow improvements, and support for new Genius personnel.
Populate and maintain operational resources within the Campus Corral and Continuous Learning and Improvement Portal (CLIP) platforms.
Ensure timely and accurate updates to operational documents, resources, templates, and internal systems.
Coordinate student levelling processes, communication emails, and system transitions.
Translate decisions of Leadership Council and senior administration into operational processes and system changes.
Coordinate rollout of new initiatives, ensuring campuses and staff understand expectations and procedures.
Support change management processes related to programming, systems, and workflow improvements.
Prepare operational updates, reports, presentations, and materials for campus administration meetings.
Act as liaison for administrative assistants regarding operational support for full-time students.
Lead operational supports for adult student programming.
Assist with Dual Credit supervision processes and Practical and Applied Arts (PAA A & B) compliance checks.
Coordinate operational oversight for Power Engineering programming.
Support Driver Education operations, including invoice review and approval processes.
Maintain and update the Student Handbook and related student-facing documents.
Analyze student and organizational data to identify trends, barriers, and opportunities for improvement.
Propose practical solutions that improve student success, efficiency, and service delivery.
Designing specifications for tools and dashboards that help Campus Administrators monitor student progress, teacher levelling, and five-day marking expectations.
Provide recommendations for workflow enhancements and system efficiencies.
Coordinate onboarding processes for new staff.
Assist with staff scheduling and operational planning.
Monitor staff Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) processes and operational tracking.
Support campus-level professional development (PD) meetings through planning materials, presentations, and logistics.
Assist with division-wide PD planning and implementation.
Develop and maintain operational procedures and process manuals.
Create written procedures that align with administrative policy direction.
Update learning groups documents, FAQs, Guided Learning documents, and other operational references.
Ensure staff have access to current, practical, and easy-to-use operational guidance.
Maintain strong working relationships with Superintendents of School Operations, Campus Administrators, teachers, administrative assistants, and support staff.
Communicate Administrative Procedures clearly and consistently across the organization.
Support programming teams and operational stakeholders through collaboration and service-minded leadership.