SY 26-27 Director of Operations/Chief Operations Officer

SY 26-27 Director of Operations/Chief Operations Officer

Location: Center School District Central Office - Kansas City, Missouri

Job Summary: Lead the overall day to day management of district operations including transportation, food service, security, fields and grounds, maintenance, and custodial services. Make specific plans for continuous improvement and strive to ensure all areas of operations work to best support the overall mission and vision of the school district.

Responsibilities

• Supervise department functions including hiring/termination recommendations.
• Supervise snow removal operations, equipment operations, and ensure that the department functions in a safe and efficient manner. Collaborate with Superintendent on school closures.
• Provide information and presentations to Board of Education as needed.
• Coordinate daily schedules for groundwater conservation, mowing schedules, snow removal schedule, and training of new personnel.
• Coordinate with district personnel custodial services and/or programs.
• Evaluate district property each year to determine improvements needed; inspect district playgrounds and landscape areas including fencing, concrete/masonry, parking lots, and field markings.
• Create and/or maintain a long‑range facility plan for the school district.
• Manage programs for sports fields and common grounds for safety and regulatory standards as well as facility usage by outside organizations.
• Monitor fund balances of assigned programs and related financial activity to ensure that allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
• Oversee contractors doing work in the district.
• Prepare and maintain all required written documentation.
• Procure equipment, supplies, and materials needed to complete jobs efficiently.
• Recommend policies and procedures to help the district meet its goals and objectives.
• Respond to emergencies 24 hours a day and oversee appropriate actions required to resolve situations.
• Collaborate and communicate with District Safety Officers on a regular basis to provide information and facilitate communication.
• Review plans, specifications and cost estimates, and advise school organizations on purchases of landscape material, equipment, fencing, and playground equipment.
• Ensure that custodial equipment is available and in good working order.
• Facilitate monthly Supervisor and Head Custodian meetings and attend district meetings to identify appropriate actions, develop recommendations, support other staff, and serve as a District representative.
• Oversee the tracking of absences and assign substitute custodians to maximize the efficiency of the workforce.
• Collaborate with the Director of Technology regarding building visitors and sign‑in management systems to ensure visitors are screened and authorized to enter buildings.
• Perform related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

Knowledge

• Methods, principles, and practices of grounds, maintenance, custodial, transportation and/or construction.
• District’s functions and its relationships with local government and the community.
• Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Skills

• Leadership and ability to manage a large team of employees.
• Strong written and oral communications and relational skills.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Negotiation, problem‑solving, and conflict resolution.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer, printer, calculator, and copier.

Abilities

• Work independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives.
• Supervise the use of funds.
• Effectively welcome and embrace differences among employees and citizens.
• Must be able to successfully complete a background investigation.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed.

This position description is a general guideline for work behavior and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all job duties. Therefore, it is also not, nor can it be implied to be, a contract of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. Must be able to successfully complete an intense background investigation.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Salary

$103,814 to $146,122 Per Year