Chief Operations Officer
Aldine Independent School District
Primary Purpose:
Provide management and administrative leadership for the following departments: Buildings and Properties; Central Receiving; Child Nutrition; Facilities Planning and Construction; Maintenance; and Transportation. Develop long-range plans and secure functionality of assigned departments to support district’s strategic priorities.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to demonstrate strong internal and external support for Aldine ISD
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
Excellent knowledge and understanding of all facets of public school operations
Highly effective organizational and consensus building skills
Knowledge and understanding of school district policies and procedures
Ability to transform department in a changing work environment and to continuously improve operations
Ability to interpret data and evaluate maintenance and custodial programs
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Experience:
Minimum five (5) years of experience in facilities operations management
• Minimum five (5) years of experience managing people
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Provide guidance for assigned departments on developing appropriate strategic goals and objectives aligned with the Aldine ISD overall strategic vision, mission, goals, and objectives, and provide active support for achieving them
Participate in the district-level decision making process to establish and review the district's goals and objectives and major instructional programs
Plan the necessary time, resources, and materials to support the accomplishment of the district and departments’ goals
Collaborate with architects and consultants during the design and planning phases of all construction projects to ensure compliance with the district’s specifications, design and construction standards, and building programs. Monitor the progress and compliance of ongoing construction projects.
Improve the quality of services, products, and processes through training, automation, and redesigning of processes and practices
Think strategically with the ability to plan, formulate, and execute policies and programs
Ensure that required training is administered to appropriate staff
Manage bond fund projects
Coordinate with jurisdictions of authority issues such as land use, building codes, safety issues, accessibility issues, and other entities requiring scheduled submittals, including the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and other regulatory agencies as might be required
Monitor district-wide preventive maintenance procedures
Use management practices that promote collegiality, teamwork, and collaborative decision making among staff
Develop and manage the annual division budget and oversee the budgets of assigned departments to ensure prudent management of funds and human resources necessary to carry out the diverse functions and programs of the departments
Recommend proposed policies for School Board and Superintendent approval
Maintain safety standards in conformance with federal, state, and local insurance regulations and district requirements and develop a program of preventive safety
Respond to requests for information from the Superintendent, providing all pertinent data and information
Attend School Board meetings, providing information and presentations as required
Work collaboratively with all Executive Leadership Team members. Ensure collegial working relationships, effective teamwork, and open communication among departmental staff; and provide high quality provision of services, assistance and information by department staff to district management and staff, and the general public
Ensure that safety standards are maintained in conformance with federal, state, and insurance regulations and a district-wide preventive safety program is developed and implemented.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
Professional Growth and Development:
Pursue continuous improvement and growth in knowledge of leadership skills, and the development of strategies, implementation methods, and evaluative measures of assigned departments
Actively pursue a long-range program of professional growth; continually seeking self-improvement
Other:
Coordinates special projects as assigned 23. Performs other duties as assigned
Evaluation:
The Chief Operations Officer’s evaluation is a responsibility resting with the Superintendent. An evaluation shall be completed in writing at least once during the course of each school year.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervision of assigned staff and departments.
Work Environment:
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, /pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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