Director of Operations/HR (Part-Time) - Ferris Independent School District : Job Details

Position Type: Administration/DirectorDate Posted: 11/18/2024Location: Ferris Administration BuildingDirector of Operations and Human Resources Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, to manage the Business Services functions of the district, including budget and finance, purchasing, facilities, transportation, food services, safety and risk management, and Human Resources. Essential Functions

• Supervises the fiscal operations of the school district using standard accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures in accordance with Board polices, rules and regulations, and applicable laws.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and the financial position of the school district in order to ensure that the school district is able to maintain its operations and remain within fiscal year budgets.
• Assists the Superintendent in financial planning and preparing annual budget requests for school district operations to maintain and improve educational opportunities and all necessary support and operations.
• Prepares monthly operating statements, quarterly reports, and other information or documents as requested or required.
• Oversees the bidding and RFP processes whenever required to ensure that comparative prices and quotations are obtained and the school district obtains value and quality for its expenditures in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintains information regarding the demographics of students in the school district, including the current and projected student enrollment in each school district, staffing needs, and building needs.
• Develop and implement HRstrategies aligned with the organization's mission, vision, and objectives.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract and maintain a skilled workforce.
• Address employee concerns, manage conflict resolution, and ensure workplace harmony.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.
• Oversee workplace safety and complience with occupational health standards.
• Manage HR policies, procedureds, and documentation.
• Oversee payroll and employee records management. .
• Oversees the school district's transportation programs, including bus routes, schedules and contracts to ensure that the school district has an adequate and cost-effective student transportation system.
• Manages the food service and related operations.
• Assists in overseeing collective bargaining negotiations with labor organizations representing school district employees.
• Represent the school district as necessary in off-site meetings, associations, etc.
• Attends Board and other school district meetings as requested.
• Supervises custodial, maintenance and security employees with operations, and ensures that the work relating to the repair, maintenance and improvement of school facilities is properly carried out.
• Manages and supervises all employees in responsibility areas, including the recruitment, selection, training, professional development and evaluation of staff; makes recommendations regarding goals, provides constructive feedback and takes corrective action if necessary.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments related to the position by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research (e.g., price trends, market conditions, supply sources, trends in collective bargaining).

Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator and telephone. Travel Requirements Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Work in standard office and school building environments. Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of best practices in finance, accounting budget development and bookkeeping principles.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform complex arithmetic operations.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to analyze situations to define and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding school district finance, transportation, safety and health, and other areas under responsibility.
• Ability to develop and implement projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile Certification/License:

• [State] State Certification as required for position.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education Bachelor's and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Business Administration. Experience: Extensive successful experience managing or directing the business/facilities operations of an organization.

• Extensive successful experience overseeing the facilitiies operations of an organization, preferably in an educational institution.
• Successful Supervisory experience preferred.

FLSA Status: Exempt