OPERATION SPECIALIST

Operations Specialist

Director of School Operations is a full-time, salaried position with a 12-month work schedule. The Director of School Operations will report to the Principal.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Director of School Operations are as follows:

Leadership

• Assisting the Principal in developing and overseeing the evaluation of the organizational philosophy, goals, and objectives reflecting school, sponsor, and state goals
• Assisting the Principal in developing and maintaining a positive a safe and healthy environment conducive for academic success
• Maintaining liaison with outside agencies, including, but not limited to, the Alabama Department of Education and the sponsor Administrator
• Arranging for all required government documents to be timely filed to maintain the status of the school as a tax-exempt organization, to maintain up-to-date tax returns, and to maintain any other documents required by board of directors, the state of Alabama, and the federal government
• Working with the Chief School Finance Officer (CSFO) to ensure that budgeting and financial reporting are completed in a timely and accurate manner
• Working with the CSFO in developing the annual budget, financial statements, and other reports requested by the Principal
• Assisting the CSFO with managing finances including the budget and record keeping processes, and inventory control of all organizational resources
• Working with the CSFO in supporting the annual financial audit and all other audits and external organizational reviews
• Assuring that all terms of the contracts held by the organization are being met
• Determining staffing needs including selection, supervision, staff development and evaluation of all non-instructional organizational personnel
• Ensuring that the Principal is informed of the operations of the school and any problems which arise
• Maintaining records and necessary reports for efficient operation of organization and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
• Arranging IT support for faculty and staff; support of campus networks, computers, video, security and other safety systems; and other campus technology

Working with IT contractors to ensure campus technology is reliable and secure through

management of enterprise backups, upgrades, maintenance, and monitoring

• Assisting the Principal with hiring, evaluation and termination of all non-instructional employees
• Overseeing the student transportation program, coordinating bussing schedules for families
• Overseeing all food service and cafeteria activities
• Planning and managing for efficient use and maintenance of the organization’s facilities,

including custodial services and building security

• Reporting to the Principal on the health of the organization using statistical data and analysis
• Other appropriate duties as assigned by the Principal

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully an individual must have knowledge of Google Workspace, accounting

software, order processing software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or Business Administration (Preferred)
• Minimum of three (3) years related professional experience
• Enthusiasm to assist LIFE Academy in becoming a regionally regarded K-12 school
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail

Strong candidates will also embrace the school’s organizational values:

• Community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, self-sustained citizens
• Excellence in teaching and learning perseverance, and compassion

Starting Salary: $55,000.00