Executive Director of Operations

Executive Director of Operations Tulsa Public Schools Salary Grade: Executive LeadershipGrade 02/ XG-02 Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position, please review theSalary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above). Position Summary: The Executive Director of Operations leads the district's operationsdivision, directing the departments of facilities, child nutrition, and transportation. The rolesupervises the Directors of Facilities, Child Nutrition, and Transportation and sets multi-yearstrategy for the division. The Executive Director ensures the district has the operational controls,reporting procedures, and systems in place to operate efficiently and sustain financial strength,and represents the district in vendor contracts, labor negotiations, and community partnerships.The role is a core member of the Chief Information and Operations Officer's leadership team,working closely with the Executive Director of Information Technology, the Executive Director ofCapital Projects, and the Chief of Police. Key Functions Provides organizational leadership and long-term strategic oversight to facilities, childnutrition, and transportation Directly supervises the Directors of Facilities, Child Nutrition, and Transportation Measures and improves the effectiveness of all processes within the Operations division Represents the district in vendor contracts, labor negotiations, and communitypartnerships involving non-instructional staff Collaborates across the district to build the operational infrastructure of systems,processes, and personnel Minimum Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in business or a related field Master's degree preferred Experience Seven (7) years of progressive senior management experience Demonstrated experience in financial planning and management Experience working with community organizations, local and state officials, andmanaged service providers Experience managing complex public school operations projects preferred Previous experience working for a school district or other public agency preferred Licenses and Certifications Valid Drivers’ License required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning,resource allocation, organizational planning, and coordination of people, resources, andprocesses Familiarity with project management methodology, such as PMBOK Familiarity with school district organizational key performance indicators, such as thosepublished by the Council of the Great City Schools Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace Strong understanding of internal controls, organizational development, personnelmanagement, and budget and resource development Ability to lead service delivery using a continuous improvement approach and user-centered design Ability to formulate strategy, translate it into actionable operating plans, and driveexecution Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage a diverserange of internal and external stakeholders Ability to work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment while driving toward clarityand solutions Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission of the district Bilingual in Spanish preferred About Our District At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fountain