Senior Director of Operations (Managerial E) [Eliot K-8] (SY25-26)

Boston Public Schools • Boston, MA • 4h ago

Job Details

Job ID: 5379384

Job Description

With support from the Operations Director and Secretaries, the Eliot School Senior Director of Operations (SDO) will be responsible for all non-instructional and financial functions for the Eliot School and the Friends of the Eliot, a related 501(c)3 organization. Alongside the Eliot's Executive Director, the SDO will be a senior leader at the school, responsible for the Eliot's day-to-day operations and organizational viability.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Strategic Planning

In collaboration with Executive Director, develop, communicate, and track progress for annual and multi-year goals and initiatives

Governance

Serve as the primary contact and liaison to the Eliot School Innovation Board and the Friends of the Eliot Support all governance functions including, but not limited to, adherence to by-laws, production of all necessary documentation and reporting, developing an annual calendar, developing Board meeting agendas, scheduling, attending, and supporting Board meetings

Finance

In collaboration with the Executive Director, develop and adhere to a multi-year financial model aligned with academic programs and initiatives and student enrollment Serve as liaison to Friends of the Eliot, overseeing and implementing fiscal policies and procedures, annual audit, budgeting, accounting, and deposits and invoices

Facilities

Ensure all school campuses are functional, clean, and visually representative of the culture of the Eliot School Coordinate planning and execution of capital improvement projects, including project-specific budget development and management, and ensure compliance with state-mandated procurement procedures and BPS systems

School Systems and Events

Oversee, monitor, and continuously improve all daily school systems, special events, and scheduling (e.g., arrival, master class schedule, coverages, transitions, dismissal, academic data, field trips, family events, etc.)

Coaching and Development of School-Based Operations Staff

Meet regularly with, coach, and coordinate professional development of the Operations Director and secretaries Develop systems and standard operating procedures for school-based operations staff in areas including, but not limited to, finance, facilities, school systems and events, human resources, information technology, and compliance and reporting

Human Resources

Manage human resource processes (e.g., recruitment, hiring, and documentation of arrival and absences) and coordinate all HR requirements with BPS Office of Human Capital.

Transportation

Oversee transportation and ensure compliance with BPS, state, and federal transportation guidelines, including the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act

Information Technology

Oversee IT and telecommunications procurement and service provision and ensure high quality IT customer service delivery to staff

Compliance and Reporting

Manage Innovation School renewals and DESE and BPS school visits Oversee the school nutrition program, ensuring compliance with state and federal food service program regulations, and supporting school-based operations and their teams to ensure high-quality food service delivery Maintain and update the Student & Family Handbook and Staff Handbook

Qualifications:

5-10 years of work experience, preferably in education or non-profit management Management/team leader experience Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in a relevant field preferred Detail-oriented, analytical, and poised Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, project management, and time-management skills Proficiency in MS Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; capacity to learn relevant software and database applications

Terms and Conditions:

Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

NOTE: School-based managerial employees will work 223 days between July 1st and June 30th each year. The 223 day work-year will include the 180 days in which school is in session, and the additional days will be determined by the employee and the principal or headmaster of the school. This position subject to the City of Boston residency requirement. School-based managerial employees are not eligible for vacation time or compensatory time. In the event of school cancellation due to snow or inclement weather, school-based managerial employees need not report to work. Boston Public Schools Director of Academy (Managerial D) (SY18-19)

The Eliot Innovation School and Boston Public Schools in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

The Eliot is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Position Type: Innovation

Job Categories:

Administrator, Director/Coordinator/Manager

Job Requirements

Bachelor degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources

2300 Washington Street

Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119

Email: hiringprocess@bostonpublicschools.org

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