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Kansas City Public Schools · 1 month ago

Chief Operations Officer

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a Chief Operations Officer to provide leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of policies and programs. The role involves overseeing various operational divisions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the district.

EducationHigher EducationKnowledge ManagementPrimary EducationSecondary Education

Responsibilities

Oversees and directs the Facilities and Maintenance, Child Nutrition, Transportation, Office of Bond Planning, Construction and Repurposing to ensure maximum efficiency and alignment with district priorities

Develops and implements Capital Improvement Plan, in alignment with strategic goals

Negotiates/re-negotiates contracts with and manages performance of outsourced vendors

Keeps abreast of and interprets laws, regulations, statues, rules, and policies affecting KCPS operations

Contributes to the successful achievement of full school district accreditation

Accomplishes all goals and objectives as outlined in the Missouri School Improvement Plan (MSIP) where applicable to the specific area of duty

Develops action plans, policies, and procedures to facilitate the attainment of division operational targets

Performs other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position

Drives innovation and process improvement across operational divisions to strengthen district performance

Attends and makes presentations at Board of Education meetings and other regular and special meetings as required

Contributes to various collaborative meetings with the other department/division leadership in support of KCPS mission

Qualification

Operations ManagementConstruction PlanningLeadershipStrategic PlanningMS Suite ProficiencyInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, safety management, engineering, or related field

Three to five years leading operations in a K12 or higher education environment

Demonstrated experience leading construction planning and execution

Strong leadership ability, presentation skills and the ability to evaluate pending and/or potential matters that will increase operational efficiency in the district

Proficient in MS suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc

Ability to work flexible hours (early mornings, late evenings, holidays) and during emergency circumstances