Director of School Operations

LEAD Public Schools•Brentwood, TN

1d•$65,000 - $97,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of School Operations (DSO) will be responsible for the Finance and Facilities functions for the school site including vendor selection and management, purchasing and accounting, facilities management, transportation and technology. This position also serves as the onsite human resources contact, and implementing programs designed by the network. This position partners with the Principal to ensure that the academics are able to meet LEAD Public Schools standards and manages a team of operations staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (required)
3 years of operational/administrative experience
2+ years of experience with facilities management
Belief in and commitment to the mission of “Ready for College and Ready for Life” and values of LEAD Public Schools
Demonstrated knowledge of management principles and practices
Entrepreneurial spirit and mindset
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to think analytically and strategically
Excellent problem solving and negotiating skills
Ability to work independently with diverse stakeholders while maintain high professional standards
Exemplary organizational skills; ability to establish and manage multiple priorities; ability to work under pressure
Excellent organizational and people skills including time management and follow up
Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
Enjoys working in an environment serving children
Ability to work outside of normal hours and on weekends, as needed
Proficient in Google Suite (Doc and Sheets)
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Creates and maintains positive working relationships on a team and/or in a highly collaborative environment
A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

Nice To Haves

Education management or non-profit management preferred
Project Management or Project Management Professional Certification
2+ years experience with financial/purchasing management related functions preferred
Bilingual in Spanish and/or Arabic

Responsibilities

Oversees the physical operation of the school including security, key management, cameras, copiers etc. and maintains the schools inventory of hardware
Manages the school operational budget and maintains accurate and continuous record in partnership with the Finance Team in the Network Support Team (NeST)
Leader of the schools emergency response team, completes required trainings, and follows emergency communications, reporting, and implementation procedures
Partners with the Director of Network Operations with decisions regarding salaries and benefits for all personnel, including the evaluation of support staff
Researches, evaluates, purchases and manages school services including building maintenance, transportation and grounds
Manages, designates, and responds campus operational platforms such as Nav360, Slack, Freshdesk, SmartInspect, Transportation Tracker, and Attendance Tracker/ DeansList
Manages the purchase of all school operating supplies
Supports bids and develops specifications for all outside contractual work
Ensures the safety of personnel and students in their use of the facilities including the scheduling and management of required drills (fire, lockdown, etc.)
Manages and develops the front office and specialized support staff including Operations Associate, Office Manager, Receptionist, and Athletics Director
Maintains accurate and complete records of all school assets and records for compliance and audit purposes
Manages and oversees the registration and re-registration process in conjunction with the Office Manager and Family and Community Engagement Coordinator
Serve as backup medical designee to administer first aid and student medication
Additional duties as assigned