Chief Operations Officer
Montgomery County Public Schools - Rockville, Maryland
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Job Specific Information: The salary for this position is $249,322. This position is posted ongoing until filled and has a July 1, 2025 start date. Please upload a current resume and interest letter. For information about benefits, please follow the link below.
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MCPS Official Job Description
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Plans, directs, manages, and evaluates the support service operations of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) by providing executive leadership and management oversight to, and ensuring accountability of transportation, logistics operations, food and nutrition services, and cross-functional administrative and technical support; serves as a liaison between the Superintendent’s office and various MCPS constituencies, as appropriate.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Professional certification or licensing in an area appropriate to work experience, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Logistics Professional (CPL) preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures relating to logistics operations, transportation, food services, capital facilities planning and other support operations. Knowledge of facilities management, including construction, maintenance, plant operations, energy management, real estate, and capital and operating budget strategies and procedures necessary to administer a comprehensive school facilities program. Knowledge of the facilities planning process as required by Board policy, the procedures and techniques unique to facilities planning, and knowledge of the annual state and local capital budget and associated six-year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) process. Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws related to schools. Knowledge of diversity, cultural proficiency, and equity issues. Proficiency in the use of technology and data analysis. Ability to establish goals, objectives, and action plans. Ability to manage, motivate, lead, and challenge a team. Ability to identify and prioritize mission-critical issues with alignment of people, time, and resources. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the multiplicity of constituencies served by the district, the School Board, and federal, state, and county officials. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to lead large multi-tiered operational organizations preferred.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in management, business, public administration, finance, or a related field. Eight (8) years of experience in operational management within a large, complex, multi-function organization. Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience. Experience in an educational setting preferred.