Drive Results & Make an Impact
As the Senior Executive Director of District Operations, you'll work to ensure all business operations, including facilities, Cereal City Science, and the Outdoor Education Center, are efficient and effective. Ultimately, this district leader will drive operational results that support our overall goal of achieving increased student achievement while providing leadership, management, and vision to help the district grow.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required. Strongly prefer a Master’s degree and at least 10 years’ experience in business, education management or local government administration; or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the knowledge, abilities and skills stated above.
- Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience
- Experience in an urban school district and/or a multi-cultural environment is preferred.
- Knowledge of data collection and computer skills including Microsoft Office suite; Google Suite
Details
- Department: Central Office
- Reports To: Superintendent of Battle Creek Public Schools
Role Responsibilities
- Provides leadership and direction to operational [non-instructional] departments to ensure alignment and attainment of strategic plan goals and objectives.
- Responsible for leading the redesign of operational systems that may hinder instructional success.
- Responsible for/oversee Facilities, Cereal City Science, the Outdoor Education Center to ensure seamless operation in support of district success.
- Oversees innovation and transformation of the operations side of the district [people, processes, technology].
- Supports the Superintendent in the continuous review and revision of the district’s strategic plan and in concurrent efforts to measure progress toward its attainment.
- Assumes leadership role on the senior staff [Cabinet]; assist with long range strategic planning; assist with developing system wide budget, plans, policies and activities; perform various duties assigned by the Superintendent.
- Provides advice regarding the appropriate use of all business operational resources of the district; recommends changes in policy and practice.
- Recommends to the Superintendent a district-wide facilities program including construction, refurbishing, land acquisition, financing, and cost controls.
- Leads the strategic monitoring, analysis, and reporting of system-wide operational data; engagement and collaboration with government, community, business and higher education partners; and effective and timely communication of information through innovative and varied approaches.
- Oversees and directs a broad range of high-level projects including design, development,coordination and implementation of operational plans, strategic planning, select programs and policies to help attain institutional goals, activities and monitor and evaluate impact and outcomes.
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The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees required for this check (estimated $73.00) will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.
The Battle Creek Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, handicap, sex, age, religion, national origin, weight, height, or marital status in its employment practices.