Head of Operations & Business Management

Head Of Operations

BASIS Peoria Primary is seeking a Head of Operations to join our bright, passionate team!

This position is reporting to the Vice President of Charter Schools, the Head of Operations will be responsible for the Finance and Facilities functions for the school site including vendor selection and management, purchasing and accounting, facilities management and technology. This position also serves as the onsite human resources contact, implementing programs designed by central office. This position partners with the Head of School to ensure that the academics are able to meet BASIS standards and manages a small operations staff.

MBA or Bachelor's in Business Administration or similar degree

• Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
• 3-5 years in a financial or purchasing management role
• 2+ years of experience with facilities management
• Education management or non-profit management preferred

Oversees the physical operation of the school including security, IT, VOIP, copiers etc. and maintains the schools inventory of hardware and software

Manages the school budget and acts as the on-site bookkeeper keeping an accurate and continuous record of the financial position of the school, in partnership with a School Accountant based in the Central Office

Manages human resource functions for school employees in partnership with the central human resources team

Researches, evaluates, purchases and manages school services including building maintenance, housekeeping and grounds

Manages the purchase of all supplies including textbooks and school operating supplies

Ensures the safety of personnel and students in their use of the facilities including the scheduling and management of required drills (fire, lockdown, etc.)

Manages the front office and specialized support staff including registrar and records management

Maintains accurate and complete records of all school assets

Demonstrated knowledge of management principles and practices

ability to establish and manage multiple priorities; Enjoys working in an environment serving children

Willingness and ability to address facility issues from plumbing and sanitation to repair and maintenance

Employer paid medical and dental insurance

• Employee Assistance Program
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law, BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of any actual or perceived classification protected by law in any of its business activities, including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX. Inquiries regarding BASIS' nondiscrimination policies should be directed to View email address on click.appcast.io used in this policy, the term "BASIS" refers to: