Director Of Business Operations

Director of Business Operations

Administration Building

Job Summary: The Director of Business Operations is responsible for providing strategic leadership for financial and operational functions and programs in the district in order to support the district's mission and vision, while ensuring compliance with local, state and federal laws and board policy. In addition, provide the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure that the school district has the proper processes/systems in place to create a strong infrastructure that supports and enhances teaching and learning.

Position Information:

• Full-Time with benefits
• 8 hours/day, 261 days/year

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Critically assess the various business and operational areas with an eye toward driving operational efficiencies, improving processes and productivity, building capacity, generating alternative revenue streams, and developing innovative approaches for expanded opportunities.

• Foster a collaborative, engaged, and passionate team/work environment that supports the mission and vision of the school district. Provide mentoring and development opportunities to administrative team members to further foster this type of work environment.

• Assist CFO/COO in providing overall direction and leadership to the following departments:

• Business operations - charged with administering all business operation functions in an efficient, ethical manner and in support of the overall mission and vision of the school district.

• Facilities management - charged with managing the physical plant and operational services in a manner that is cost effective, safe, and consistent with the mission and vision of the school district.

• Student transportation office - charged with conducting the student transportation system in a safe, efficient, and fiscally responsible manner, consistent with polies of the Board of Education.

• Food services - charged with providing a quality school lunch and breakfast program.

• Human resources - charged with administering all human resources functions in an efficient, ethical manner and in support of the overall mission and vision of the school district.

• Assist CFO/COO in facilitating short- and long-term financial and capital improvement planning which involves prioritizing, planning, budgeting, analyzing, negotiating, monitoring, and communicating to ensure a healthy and sustainable school district consistent with the mission and vision of the school district.

• Assist CFO/COO with annual district budget preparation and presentation, as well as ongoing budget monitoring.

• Perform data analysis on operational processes to identify trends, successes, opportunities, and/or problems and issues that need to be addressed through targeted support, training, modifications to policies and procedures, or other solutions.

• Conduct performance analysis, recommend improvements for identified gaps, oversee process improvement initiatives, and implement strategies for efficiencies and cost reduction.

• In collaboration with the CFO/COO, develop and execute strategic initiatives in support of the achievement of district goals.

• Serve as project manager for various operational programs and district initiatives. Oversee the planning and execution of special projects as assigned or identified, ensuring timely delivery and successful outcomes.

• Responsible for ensuring processes and procedures are in place and periodically reviewed/updated for all operational areas.

• Attend Board, Board committee, district, job-alike, other consortium-based/IU committees and community meetings as needed/requested.

• Serve as Assistant Board Secretary.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial & Operations Officer or Superintendent.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of eight (8) years' experience in one or more areas of business operations with at least five (5) years serving in a management capacity. Project management experience preferred.

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred

• School district experience preferred

• Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the PA School Code)

• Submission of the following clearances:

• PA State Criminal History Record (Act 34 & Act 114)

• PA Dept. of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151 & Act 114)

• Federal (FBI) Background Check (Act 24)

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Interested candidates should submit an online application. Questions can be directed to HROffice@hempfieldsd.org.

Position will remain open until filled.

EOE