WHO WE ARE
Bronx Global Learning Institute for Girls Charter School, The Shirley Rodriguez-Remeneski School (BGLIG, pronounced Big League) will provide an exceptional education to young girls through dual language instruction in a technology-rich environment, while building on cultural heritage to foster leadership characteristics and strong values, promote self-confidence and create global leaders. Through highly motivated and accomplished teachers, our students will receive a standards-based, research-proven, technology-infused curriculum focusing on core subjects that will create a strong foundation for life-long learning.
Our intellectually challenging curriculum, enriched by a cultural perspective, a focus on successful women leaders, and a dual language program, will promote excellence in all areas: cognitive, social, emotional, and moral. A single-sex environment coupled with a rigorous instructional program ensures that each student is able to disengage from traditional social pressures and focus on personal development and academic achievement.
The Role
BGLIG is currently seeking a strategic and dynamic Director of School Operations. The Director of School Operations will be responsible for all matters of school administration that do not directly relate to instruction. The Director is a cornerstone of the school model, which seeks to relieve the principal of non-instructional obligations so that the principal can focus almost exclusively on student achievement and the professional development of the teaching staff. This position will take on a variety of operational responsibilities from overseeing the development and implementation of the school budget to gathering and analyzing school data to ensuring that the school has sufficient materials to serve its students. The Director of School Operations will also supervise a team of operations professionals.
Responsibilities of the Director of School Operations will include but are not limited to:
Budget & Finance
- Work with the school principal and other finance staff to develop and manage the school's budget
- Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions and submit them to the finance staff for processing
- Participate in monthly meetings to review/account for budget variances; monitor usage of the school credit card
- Ensure adherence to school's fiscal policy and procedures; participate in annual financial audit process by providing documentation as needed to auditors
- Manage school purchasing process by placing orders with vendors, tracking delivery and maintaining inventory
School Operations
- Each year, prepare the campus for start-up/new school year by ordering furniture, equipment, and classroom supplies as well as ensuring that school services (i.e., student food services, student transportation services) are lined up and ready for action
- Process new hires and maintain employee records to prepare the facility for occupation
- Manage the tracking and follow up regarding teacher certification and employee benefits
- Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and local employment laws and policies
- Ensure the maintenance of campus facilities by managing custodial personnel and third party contracts for trash removal, recycling, and security
- Manage the school's food and transportation services by coordinating with service providers and overseeing deliveries
- Manage the school's supply and asset inventory
School Administration
- Ensure the timely implementation of all items on BGLIGs monthly administrative calendar
- Ensure that the school is adhering to all local compliance and reporting requirements, as per calendars and guidelines provided;
- Provide oversight of the planning and execution of school special events, such as field lessons, Report Card Night, and graduation
- Oversee the administration of all student tests
- Ensure that student records are properly maintained and updated at the school
Management and Leadership
- Directly supervise operations staff;
- Actively serve on the school's leadership team, which also includes the school's principal and deans
Skills and Characteristics
- Belief in BGLIGs mission and educational model
- Comfort level with financial oversight and budgetary tracking to support strategic growth
- Willingness to work autonomously, collaboratively, and/or under the direction of senior staff, as needed
- Acute attention to detail coupled with the ability to think and act strategically
- Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions
- Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems
- Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor
Educational Background and Work Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year institution; Master's Degree preferred
- Minimum 3 years of operations management experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Experience managing cross-functional teams to develop and implement systems and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of a growing organization
Compensation & Benefits
- Employees at BGLIG are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual's skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. The Director of School Operations salary range is $85,000 - $100,000.
- As a regular full time employee of BGLIG, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, insurance as well as a retirement benefit package.
Recruitment Process
Looking for a job is hard work, and we'll be sure to give each application a thorough and thoughtful review. Due to the high number of initial applicants, please note that only those advancing to the next round will receive correspondence.
EOO Policy
BGLIG is an equal rights and opportunity agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry, marital status, or any other legally protected classification in its activities, educational programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, IX, and Section 504.