Director of Operations, Charter School

*WATTS LEARNING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL *
* _Director of Operations _

*_Job Description _*
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*FLSA Status: *Exempt

*Reporting: *This position reports to the Executive Director.

*Purpose: *
The Director of Operations is a multi-functional position that includes the oversight of the operational performance through managing finance, administration, technology, facilities, compliance and general school operations in order to support student achievement. The Director of Operations will work collaboratively with the School Directors and along with the Executive
Director, will aim to relieve the Directors of non-instructional obligations so that they focus on student achievement and the professional development of the teachers and staff.

*Duties and Responsibilities: *
* Supervise the Managers of Operations and other positions as assigned
* Establish and monitor non-instructional policies and procedures
* Fiscal Responsibilities o Support the Executive Director with the development and management of the school’s budget and business operations o Provide support in the development and submission of Federal, State and Local accountability plans, and reports such as the LCAP, Title
I Single Plan for student achievement and LAUSD-requested school plans and financial reports o Fulfill duties as assigned in the WLC Fiscal Policies and Procedures§ Procurement and competitive bidding
* Manage vendor agreements
* Oversee school technology
* Oversee Human Resources for the organization
* Support with organizational legal matters
* Oversight of school facilities
* Enrollment o Develop a robust recruitment campaign o Oversee the application, lottery, and enrollment processes
* Oversee School Nutrition Program
* Provide administrative support to the WLC Board of Directors (i.e. Brown Act

Compliance, Conflict of Interest, etc.)
* Oversee Health and Safety and Risk Management practices for the organization
* Oversee authorizer compliance (quarterly reporting, oversight, etc.)
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

*Qualifications: *
* Possess a college degree in business, finance or related field or five to ten years back office experience in a school setting.
* Charter school experience preferred.
* Possess the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with staff, faculty, parents and the community at large on a regular basis.
* Ability to work cooperatively with Principal/School Leader, staff, faculty and parents.
* Excellent computer skills with working knowledge of Word, and Excel programs.

*Physical Demands *
Spends the majority of the day standing, sitting and walking around in the office or classroom.

Must sit on an occasional or frequent basis. This is done at the desk with forward bending from the waist, leaning on the forearms, and looking down which requires neck flexion. It is necessary to grasp and manipulate pens, markers, scissors, staplers, etc., either occasionally or frequently, depending on the day. May occasionally have to climb or balance on counters, step- ladders or chairs.

*Working Environment/Conditions*
This position works in a variety of settings including classrooms and outdoors and may experience heat or cold extremes as well as fumes, odors, dust; noise level moderate to loud.

*Right to Revise *
This Job Description is not meant to be all-inclusive and the School reserves the right to revise this job description as necessary without advance notice.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer without notice.

I have read this job description and I completely understand all my job duties and responsibilities. I understand that my job may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my location or department without it being specifically included in the job description I have discussed any questions I may have had about this job description prior to signing this form.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 – $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Los Angeles, CA 90003: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):
* Please submit a Letter of Introduction along with transcripts.

Education:
* Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:
* School Operations: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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