Orange County Public Schools

SENIOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS

Orange County Public Schools  •  Orlando, FL (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Compensation

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To provide effective operations management to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of quality services consistent with the District’s goals. Additionally, ensure the implementation and management of control functions in collaboration with the Chief Operations Officer.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field
  • Seven (7) years of experience directing and/or managing a large, multiple-location and multiple-department operation, which includes strategic planning and management. K-12 experience preferred.
  • Experience leading organizational improvement initiatives that impact multiple sites and/or operational areas.
  • Three (3) years of experience supervising, training, mentoring, and coaching employees
  • Experience with local, state, and federal regulations related to K-12 operations preferred
  • The incumbent is considered to be “essential personnel” during an emergency and can be subject to being held over or called back to a district location at all times. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of large-scale school district operations, including coordinating multiple departments and geographically dispersed locations; operational planning, performance management, and continuous improvement principles; governance, regulatory compliance, risk management; and budget development, financial controls, and resource allocation across operational portfolios. Skilled in providing operational leadership by translating strategic direction into actionable plans, leading through department leaders and cross-functional teams, and aligning departmental priorities with district goals. Experienced in managing personnel, service providers, and other operational services, negotiating and overseeing service contracts, and applying quality control and assurance methods to operational programs. Proficient in leveraging automated information management systems, analyzing operational data and performance metrics to guide decisions, applying effective problem-solving skills, and communicating clearly with internal and external stakeholders. Capable of directing and coordinating diverse operational functions, exercising independent judgment and delegated authority, and serving as an operational partner and designee to the Chief Operating Officer. REPORTS TO: Chief Operations Officer SUPERVISES: Senior Director of Transportation Services, Senior Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Senior Director of Environmental Services and Sustainability, and (2) Senior Business Analysts. MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:Machines, tools, equipment, electronic devices, vehicles, etc., used in this position. Telephone, Computer, (Personal Computer and Mainframe), Automobile, Copier PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Describes physical conditions of this position.Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:Physical activities of this position. Percent of a typical day involved in each applicable activity is noted. Percentage70 Sitting: Resting with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs.10 Standing: Assuming an upright position on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.10 Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.5 Bending: Lowering the body forward from the waist.5 Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.5 Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position through the use of the upper extremities and back muscles exerting up to 10 pounds of force.80 Finger Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.70 Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.90 Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately, loudly or quickly.90 Hearing Acuity: The ability to perceive speech and other environmental sounds at normal loudness levels.90 Visual Acuity: The power to see at a level which allows reading of numbers and text, operation of equipment, inspection of machines, etc. Note: Will total more than 100 percent as several activities may be performed at one time.WORKING CONDITIONS:Conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:* Manifests a professional code of ethics and values.* Responds to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous, and empathetic manner, representing OCPS in a positive light.* Models the routine, intentional, and effective use of technology in daily work, including communications, organization, and management tasks.∗ Manage all functions and services in operations consistent with district goals. With and through staff, develop plans and identify expected outcomes/results for each department they are responsible for.∗ Plan and direct a system of feedback and assessment of the services provided by Operations as perceived by users of those services.∗ Direct, supervise and evaluate the performance of each manager reporting directly to him/her in terms of holding them accountable for productivity in achieving expected results and supporting the district’s goals and priorities.∗ Develop and oversee programs for quality assurance, process improvement and productivity enhancement.∗ Provide leadership direction and motivation to the Operations section.∗ Ensure adherence to policies and procedures.∗ Facilitate communication between the Operations section and other internal and external entities.∗ Coach and/or mentor subordinates.∗ Promote and provide for staff development opportunities.∗ Ensure adherence to schedule, budget and established financial controls.∗ Serve as key focal point for dissemination of information from and to the Operations section.∗ Oversee the development, annual update, and successful implementation of the operations long-range strategic plan, with an emphasis on optimization of life cycle costs.∗ Oversee the development and implementation of operational work processes.∗ Coordinate with other operational departments to ensure minimal impact to educational programs.∗ Oversee development and maintenance of consistent, districtwide standards and specifications for Operations.∗ Oversee management of good and service providers' contracts.∗ Develop and maintain an accountability-based reporting mechanism to track operational efficiency and productivity.∗ Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements∗ Keep the Chief Operations Officer informed of all issues about which he or she should be aware.∗ Fulfill all responsibilities of the Chief Operations Officer in his/her absence.∗ Follow the district's policies and procedures as related to all HRMD guidelines, executive limitations, the district's instructional initiatives, and the school district's charter guidelines.∗ Follow the district's policies and procedures as related to fixed assets.∗ Develop leadership in subordinates.∗ Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology used by OCPS. With the district's support, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.∗ Responsible for maintaining timely and accurate information and accountable for the quality of information maintained by those they supervise.∗ Responsible for self-development and keeping up to date on current research, trends, and best practices relevant to the area of responsibility.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.* Essential Performance Responsibilities TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Non-bargaining unit compensation plan, twelve months, 8.0 hours per day. EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.03/31/2026

    Orange County Public Schools

    About Orange County Public Schools

    Orange County Public Schools is recognized as one of the top urban school districts in the nation – the 8th largest school district in America (4th in Florida) with 210 traditional schools, approximately 206,000 students and over 24,000 employees.

    OCPS students enjoy equity and access to a wide variety of educational opportunities, including magnet programs with specialized curriculum from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Offerings include aviation and aerospace, laser photonics, agriscience, theater and performing arts, International Baccalaureate, international studies, law and finance, engineering, science and technology, foreign language, criminal justice, medical technology, veterinary science and other specialties. OCPS is also known for encouraging students to pursue college credits through Advanced Placement courses. In fact, OCPS high school graduates pass AP exams at a higher rate than students in Massachusetts, the highest scoring state in America.

    Career and technical education programs are infused in middle and high school curriculum, where students can explore career options, earn industry certifications and even receive an AA degree when they graduate.

    Every year, more than 100 graduates from OCPS high schools are accepted into top-20 colleges and universities around the country, as well as U.S. service academies. The district also boasts a 97.9% graduate rate among its 20 traditional high schools.

    By 2020, every OCPS student had a laptop or digital device as a part of an aggressive and innovative digital learning program. The Center for Digital Education and National School Boards Association ranks OCPS among the top 10 on its annual Digital School Districts Survey. Currently, every secondary student has a laptop.

    OCPS celebrated its 150th anniversary in December 2019. Thanks to Orange County voters and taxpayers, 50 new schools have been built and more than 120 school construction projects completed since 2003.

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    Education & Training
    Company Size
    10,000+ employees
    Headquarters
    Orlando, Florida
    Year Founded
    1869
    Website
    ocps.net
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