Chief Operations Officer - City Schools of Decatur : Job Details

POSITION TITLE: Chief Operations OfficerDEPARTMENT: Central OfficeREPORTS TO: SuperintendentFLSA STATUS: ExemptWORK SCHEDULE: 225 daysDATE REVIEWED: 02/2025EMPLOYMENTThe Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, shall appoint the Chief Operations Officer. The annual period of service for the Chief Operations Officer shall be 225 days.PRIMARY FUNCTIONThe Chief Operating Officer (COO) is an executive-level position responsible for ensuring strong strategic leadership and oversight of the operational functions of the school district. The COO provides comprehensive operational support across multiple functional areas, including Maintenance and Custodians, School Nutrition, Nursing, and Transportation. The COO is additionally responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and prioritizing the department directors and workflow requirements for the efficient daily operations, activities, and services managed and provided by the Office of the Superintendent.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESLeadership and Management Responsibilities:

Provide leadership for the respective operational functions, including direct supervision of functional heads, as well as planning, organizing, directing, budgeting, and staffing for each function.

Oversee daily activities of functional groups within Operations, including facilities, maintenance, custodial services, nursing, transportation, and food nutrition services.

Develop and monitor the implementation of the District's Facilities Master Plan. Coordinate with architects and engineers in the development of plans and specifications for projects within the five-year plan.

Build and lead an effective and cohesive Operations management team.

Monitor Operations performance and provide updates to the Superintendent and Board as appropriate.

Ensure conformity with all applicable Georgia and Federal laws, as well as State Board of Education and City Schools of Decatur Education Policy, Rules, and Regulations related to operational support.

Assist the Superintendent in the implementation, evaluation, management, and reporting of the district's Strategic Plan as it pertains to operations.

Meet goals and targets outlined in the Strategic Plan for operations and provide quarterly progress updates to stakeholders.

Represent the Superintendent at various functions and on committees as assigned.

Provide support to the Board as directed by the Superintendent.

Monitor and update Board policies.

Oversee and monitor budgets for operational departments.

Develop and revise procedures to ensure effective operations.

Provide fiscal oversight for capital projects.

Review system efficiency and recommend solutions.

Ensure the integrity of all public bid processes.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESDirect reports as assigned by the Superintendent.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSTo perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to meet the essential duties and responsibilities effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Master's degree or higher in Educational Administration/Leadership, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction, Public Administration, or a related field.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in public school systems.

Demonstrated leadership with adults, managing multiple departments or personnel.

Strong problem-solving abilities leading to cost savings.

Extensive technical knowledge of facilities operations.

Ability to oversee capital projects, maintenance plans, and funding requests.

A minimum of seven (7) years of supervisory, administrative, or leadership experience in a corporate, public, or educational institution.EVALUATIONPerformance in this role shall be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel. #J-18808-Ljbffr