Head of Operations
Location: Silicon Valley California
Description: BASIS Educational Group is looking of Head of Operations right now, this position will be placed in California. Detailed specification about this position opportunity please read the description below. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of School Services, this position is responsible for the design, implementation and execution of the processes and procedures necessary to ensure that this start-up independent school runs smoothly with the required services. The Head of Operations will be responsible for vendor selection and management, purchasing and accounting, facilities management and! technology. This position serves as the onsite human resources specialist, implementing programs designed by our management company. This position partners with the Head of School to ensure that the academics are able to meet BASIS standards and manages a small operations staff.
Initially, these positions will be based at our office in Silicon Valley, CA and will transition to the campus in August.
Primary Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Researches, evaluates, purchases and manages school services including transportation, and food service , maintenance, housekeeping and grounds
- Oversees school transportation, including transportation routes, schedules and contracts and to assess the performance of the transportation companies.
- Oversees food service, menus and assesses the performance of the provider
- Manages the collection of tuition and fees through third party vendor
- Manages th! e purchase of all supplies including textbooks and school oper! ating supplies
- Oversees the physical operation of the school including security, IT, VOIP, copiers etc. and maintains the schools inventory of hardware and software
- Manages the implementation of technology applications for the classrooms including student tablets
- Develops maintains and reports all required environmental, health and maintenance standards required by law
- Arranges bids and develops specifications for all outside contractual work
- Ensures the safety of personnel and students in their use of the facilities including the scheduling and management of required drills (fire, lockdown, etc)
- Manages the front office and specialized support staff including registrar and records management
- Manages the school budget and acts as the on-site bookkeeper keeping an accurate and continuous record of the financial position of the school
- Maintains accurate and complete records of all school assets
- P! artners with the head of school with decisions regarding salaries and benefits for all personnel, including the evaluation of support staff.
- Manages human resource functions for school employees
- Entrepreneurial spirit and mindset
- Demonstrated knowledge of management principles and practices
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to think analytically and strategically
- Excellent problem solving and negotiating skills
- Ability to work independently with diverse constituents while maintain high professional standards
- Exemplary organizational skills; ability to establish and manage multiple priorities; ability to work under pressure
- Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
- Patience, flexibility and a sense of humor
- Enjoys working in an environment serving children
- MBA or Bachelor’s in Business Administration or similar degree
- 3-5 years in a financial or purchasing management role
- Education management or non-profit management a plus
- Facilities management a plus
Benefits and Salary: Salary for this position is competitive and depends on education and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included in the Employment Agreement.
NOTE: All employees of BASIS Educational Group are required to obtain and maintain a valid fingerprint clearance.
BASIS (collectively, BASIS.ed, BASIS Schools, Inc., BDC, A Public Charter School, Inc. and BTX Schools, Inc.), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment are recruited, hired and assigned without discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other classification protected by law. BASIS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful emp! loyee or student harassment. For additional information, please visit our Careers website at www.basisschools.org/aboutus/careers.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to BASIS Educational Group.
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This position starts available on: Tue, 25 Feb 2014 17:55:37 GMT