Senior Executive Director, Operations

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide effective operations management to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of quality services consistent with the District’s goals. Additionally, ensure the implementation and management of control functions in collaboration with the Chief Operations Officer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field
Seven (7) years of experience directing and/or managing a large, multiple-location and multiple-department operation, which includes strategic planning and management.
Three (3) years of experience supervising, training, mentoring, and coaching employees
Knowledge of large-scale school district operations, including coordinating multiple departments and geographically dispersed locations; operational planning, performance management, and continuous improvement principles; governance, regulatory compliance, risk management; and budget development, financial controls, and resource allocation across operational portfolios.
Skilled in providing operational leadership by translating strategic direction into actionable plans, leading through department leaders and cross-functional teams, and aligning departmental priorities with district goals.
Experienced in managing personnel, service providers, and other operational services, negotiating and overseeing service contracts, and applying quality control and assurance methods to operational programs.
Proficient in leveraging automated information management systems, analyzing operational data and performance metrics to guide decisions, applying effective problem-solving skills, and communicating clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
Capable of directing and coordinating diverse operational functions, exercising independent judgment and delegated authority, and serving as an operational partner and designee to the Chief Operating Officer.

Nice To Haves

K-12 experience preferred.
Experience leading organizational improvement initiatives that impact multiple sites and/or operational areas.
Experience with local, state, and federal regulations related to K-12 operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage all functions and services in operations consistent with district goals.
With and through staff, develop plans and identify expected outcomes/results for each department they are responsible for.
Plan and direct a system of feedback and assessment of the services provided by Operations as perceived by users of those services.
Direct, supervise and evaluate the performance of each manager reporting directly to him/her in terms of holding them accountable for productivity in achieving expected results and supporting the district’s goals and priorities.
Develop and oversee programs for quality assurance, process improvement and productivity enhancement.
Provide leadership direction and motivation to the Operations section.
Ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
Facilitate communication between the Operations section and other internal and external entities.
Coach and/or mentor subordinates.
Promote and provide for staff development opportunities.
Ensure adherence to schedule, budget and established financial controls.
Serve as key focal point for dissemination of information from and to the Operations section.
Oversee the development, annual update, and successful implementation of the operations long-range strategic plan, with an emphasis on optimization of life cycle costs.
Oversee the development and implementation of operational work processes.
Coordinate with other operational departments to ensure minimal impact to educational programs.
Oversee development and maintenance of consistent, districtwide standards and specifications for Operations.
Oversee management of good and service providers' contracts.
Develop and maintain an accountability-based reporting mechanism to track operational efficiency and productivity.
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
Keep the Chief Operations Officer informed of all issues about which he or she should be aware.
Fulfill all responsibilities of the Chief Operations Officer in his/her absence.
Follow the district's policies and procedures as related to all HRMD guidelines, executive limitations, the district's instructional initiatives, and the school district's charter guidelines.
Follow the district's policies and procedures as related to fixed assets.
Develop leadership in subordinates.
Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology used by OCPS. With the district's support, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
Responsible for maintaining timely and accurate information and accountable for the quality of information maintained by those they supervise.
Responsible for self-development and keeping up to date on current research, trends, and best practices relevant to the area of responsibility.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.