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About City on a Hill (CoaH):

City on a Hill graduates college-ready students that are responsible, resourceful and respectful democratic citizens, who are prepared to compete in 21st century community, culture and commerce. We do so by emphasizing academic achievement, citizenship, teacher leadership, and public accountability.

City on a Hill began with a single high school in Boston, opening its doors in 1995. Currently we have three locations: Circuit Street (Roxbury, MA) Dudley Square (Roxbury, MA) and New Bedford. We invite you to join our nationally recognized team of innovative and collegial educators who are fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.

Please note that this position is at our Dudley Square Location in Roxbuy, Massachusetts.

Job Description:

City on a Hill Charter Public Schools is currently seeking a strategic and dynamic Director of School Operations for a number of its charter schools in Roxbury. Reporting to the Regional Director of Operations, the Director of School Operations will serve on the school Leadership Team and be responsible for all matters of school administration that do not directly relate to instruction or student behavior. The Director is a critical member of the City on a Hill school model, which seeks to relieve the principal of non-instructional obligations so that s/he 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 an Office Manager and Coordinator of Enrollment and Special Projects.

Responsibilities of this Role

Budget and Finance

● Work with the school Principal, Leadership Team, and City on a Hill Finance Team to develop and manage the school’s budget

● Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions and submit them to the City on a Hill Finance Team for processing

● Participate in monthly meetings to review/account for budget variances; monitor usage of the school credit cards

● Ensure adherence to school’s fiscal policy and procedures; participate in annual financial audit process by providing documentation as needed to auditors.

● Oversee school purchasing process by cultivating relationships with vendors and placing orders, tracking delivery and maintaining inventory.

School Operations

● Ensure that the building is fully enrolled at all times, and oversee student recruitment

● 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, etc.) are lined up and ready for a strong start to the year

● Partner with City on a Hill Human Resources to manage employee onboarding, offboarding, etc.

● With the support of City on a Hill’s Network office, ensure compliance with all state, federal, and local employment laws and policies

● Ensure the maintenance of campus facilities by managing custodial personnel, third-party contracts for trash removal, recycling, pest control, security, health inspections, and identify long-term needs of the school.

● Serve as School Nutrition Director and manage the school’s food and transportation services by coordinating with service providers and overseeing deliveries

● Manage the school’s supply, furniture, and asset inventory, including partnering with IT to ensure staff and student technology needs are met

School Administration

● Create and maintain all student and teacher schedules, including finding coverage for classes as needed

● Ensure the timely implementation of all items on City on a Hill’s monthly administrative calendar

● Collaborate with school Principal and City on a Hill Human Resources Team on developing and operationalizing safety and emergency procedures

● Ensure that the school is adhering to all local compliance and reporting requirements, as per calendars and guidelines provided by City on a Hill

● Provide oversight of the planning and execution of school special events, such as field trips, Report Card Night, and graduation

● Oversee the scheduling and administration of all student tests

● With the support of the City on a Hill Data Team, disseminate progress reports to school staff and ensure the timely production of student Report Cards

● Oversee the management of student records and ensure they are properly maintained and updated at the school

● Execute other tasks as assigned by the Regional Director of Operations, School Leader, or Leadership Team

Management and Leadership

● Directly supervise the Office Manager and Coordinator of Enrollment and Special Projects, and ensure adequate coverage for the front office, including opening and closing

● Actively serve on the school’s leadership team, which also includes the school’s Principal and deans

● Support the Regional Director of Operations (RDO) in identifying operational improvements throughout the City on a Hill network

Qualifications:

● At least three (3) years of operations management experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

● Demonstrated passion for and commitment to the City on a Hill mission and educational model

● Comfort-level with financial oversight and budgetary tracking to support strategic growth

● Experience managing cross-functional teams to develop and implement systems and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of a growing organization

● 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

● Personal qualities of maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and a roll-up-my-sleeves attitude

● Customer service approach to all work

● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

The City on a Hill Instructional Philosophy and Background:

City on a Hill is a Network of teacher-centered charter public high schools in Boston and New Bedford dedicated to improving urban education and getting all of its graduates into and through college. As one of the original fourteen charter public schools in the Commonwealth, City on a Hill schools have college-prep standards within a rigorous curriculum.

City on a Hill Charter Public Schools are high schools determined to teach each and every one of its students the academic skills he or she will need to succeed in college and beyond. Our school leaders, faculty, and students are committed and ready to dedicate the time, energy, and hard work to achieve the school’s mission. The school’s mission is predicated on the belief that not only can all students learn, but all students must learn in order to embrace their rights and responsibilities as American citizens and acquire the academic and cultural capital to improve their community.

Additional Information:

It is the policy of City on a Hill Charter Public Schools to obtain all available Federal and State background information through both SAFIS (Statewide Applicant Fingerprint Identification Services) and CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), as allowed by law, of all employees and prospective employees of the school.

City on a Hill provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, City on a Hill complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.