Position Summary
The Director of Operations sits on the Superintendent’s Cabinet and serves under the broad guidance and administration of the Superintendent or Superintendent’s Designee. The Director of Operations is responsible for results in terms of effectiveness of planning, policies, and programs, and for achievement of district goals and objectives. Work is guided by, and must be in compliance with, federal and state law, state auditor requirements, operational direction of the Superintendent or Superintendent’s Designee, policy direction of the School Board, and compliance with state and local regulatory agencies. This position provides leadership, problem-solving, supervision, system-evaluation, and management for departments designated by the Superintendent, which may include Maintenance and Facilities Services, Nutrition Services, Technology Services, and Transportation services, among others.
Essential Functions
Overall responsibility for Facilities Services, Nutrition Services, Transportation Services, Auxiliary Services, Community Education, and Technology Services, including the supervision of individuals managing these services.
Provide leadership, coordination, development, implementation, and evaluation of the District’s facilities and maintenance programs.
Oversee the development, execution, support, and evaluation of a robust and comprehensive information technology (IT) system.
Plan, manage, and supervise the District transportation program to provide timely, consistent, and safe transportation for students.
Coordinate with contracted Nutrition Services administrator(s) to manage, supervise, and monitor nutrition programs in District schools. Responsible for federal and state reporting.
Oversee the development, fiscal management, and program quality of Oregon City Community Education.
Act as advisor to the Superintendent on all questions relating to the operational affairs of the District. Attend to proactive and regular communication with District leadership in decision making.
Assist Supervisors and coordinators in recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating all non-licensed and support staff personnel within assigned departments.
Ensure the direction of departments within their supervision are aligned with the Strategic Plan and vision under the Superintendent.
Manage the District's real estate, insurance, and risk management programs.
Develop a facility expansion program, including the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee, and supervise plant construction.
Interpret the operational concerns of the District to the community.
Provide overall leadership and management of the District’s capital improvements program to include planning, design, contracting, construction, and program evaluation of capital projects.
As part of the Superintendent’s Cabinet, work harmoniously with other administrators in the collaborative leadership of the district.
General
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, and District patrons.
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to creatively problem solve issues as they arise. Recognize the fiscal interplay of decisions on students and colleagues.
Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to exercise some independent judgment while adhering to prescribed policies and procedures and perform the essential functions of the position with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of and ability to apply federal, state, local laws and regulations applicable to areas of supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective, and respectful professional relationships, and work in partnership with supervisors, other staff, students, and the general public.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage a variety of programs and projects.
Ability to bring student-centered resolutions to challenges.
Ability to remain calm, deliberate, and tactful in stressful and emotional situations. Will be required to interact with staff, students, and community members who are upset, angry, or distraught. In such interactions, the employee must be able to maintain control, decorum, and professionalism.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism in dress, speech and manner appropriate to the assignment and work setting.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Ability to follow district policies and procedures at all times.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Organizational Leadership, Education Administration.
Minimum of five years experience in an educational setting or business function, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Minimum three years successful supervisory experience.
Familiarity with Oregon school finance and administration.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
Successful completion of criminal history records check, as required by law.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual Spanish-English
TSPC Professional Administrator License
Strong lens on educational equity and serving the needs of each and every student
This position is 1.0 FTE; 260 days per year
Start date: 7/1/2025
All applicants must apply online at: https://oregoncity.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Please attach all documents.
Those applicants selected for interview will be notified of date, time, and place of interview.
Oregon City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, veteran status, familial status, genetic information, and/or disability of employee, with or without reasonable accommodations, is able to perform the essential functions of the position.
