Director Of Operations And Finance

MSAD15

Director of Operations and Finance

Gray-New Gloucester ~ District Wide

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to operations and financial management (Accounting, Finance, Operations Management, Business Management).

• Five years of administrative experience in a significant leadership role.

• Five years multi-department supervisory role in a school, municipal, or government organization. Verifiable work history of increasing fiscal and operations expertise.

• Experience developing institutional infrastructure, including policies, procedures, facilities, and programs.

• Familiarity with different funding sources, including local, state, federal, private, and non-profit sources.

• Ability to collaborate and communicate across teams and levels of organizations.

Reports To:

• Superintendent of Schools Supervises

• Business Manager

• Facilities Supervisor

• Transportation Supervisor

• Nutrition Supervisor

Job Goal:

To ensure overarching organizational leadership, oversight, and short and long-term planning in business, finance, infrastructure, and support services.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Advise the Superintendent on all matters related to the responsibilities of the position.

• Serve as a member of the district administrative team to ensure alignment of financial and operational practices and priorities with the district's mission and strategic goals.

• Work collaboratively with the administrative team instructional leaders to ensure appropriate planning to support teaching and learning goals financially.

• Assist with collective bargaining and contract development.

• Assists in developing policies and procedures for business management, nutrition services, transportation services, and facilities.

• Directly oversee the functions and duties of the business manager, transportation supervisor, nutrition supervisor, and facilities supervisor.

• Works as the lead administrator with the Chair of the Finance Committee and Chair of the Facilities Committee.

• Monitor the budget monthly and prepare routine projections and analyses for the Superintendent and Finance Committee.

• Conduct multi year revenues, expenses, and other data forecasting to inform long-range planning.

• Know and understand Maine Department of Education/State of Maine laws, regulations, and guidelines, particularly in finance, transportation, nutrition, facilities, and finance.

• Serves as the district's chief procurement officer, oversees district procurement, and manages preparation and execution of all school department bid proposals/contractual obligations and negotiations with vendor contractors in compliance with all necessary federal, state, and local requirements.

• Coordinates all capital expenditure projects.

• Monitors district funds for compliance with state regulations and ensures stable longterm financial health of the district.

• Effectively communicate budgetary information with all stakeholders, including the district administrative team, school board, finance committee, and the community.

• Manages contracts with outside vendors.

• Monitor the budgetary impact of all hiring and employee separations.

• Supervise, evaluate, and ensure appropriate training for business office personnel, facilities, transportation, and nutrition supervisors.

• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time that fall within the general scope of the position.

• Oversee the general operation of all facilities management, including maintenance and custodial operations.

• Prepare and oversee the district's capital planning and implementation.

• Ensures the transportation department provides adequate and appropriate transportation for students.

• Oversee and coordinate all food services for the district to deliver a high-quality food service program compliant with federal, state, and school board policy.

Desired Skill Sets:

• Strong supervisory, communication, and presentation skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a high-performing team and communicate effectively with diverse groups: administrative team, school board, professional employees, support staff employees, the public, and local elected bodies.

• Expertise in budgeting and a demonstrated ability in operation analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning.

• Strong computer skills, particularly skills associated with the Maine Department of Education, other state and federal agencies, and business and finance.

• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local school finance and operations laws.

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and experience in project management and facilitating change.

Work Year Contract: 260 days

Salary and Benefits: Regionally Competitive

April 26, 2024 - Applications Close

May 6-7, 2024 - Scheduled Interviews

June 24, 2024 - Start Date

If you feel you are the right person for the job, apply at https://msad15.org/employment/.

Applicants must hold a current State of Maine Department of Education Criminal History Records Check prior to employment.

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