Director of Operations & Federal Programs

Foothills Education Center; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Part time

Job summary

Foothills Education Charter High School District Wide is seeking a Director of Operations & Federal Programs to oversee regional technology, registrar data, safety, and federal program compliance. This part-time exempt role reports to the Executive Director of Operations and requires coordinating across Foothills sites.

Primary duties include safeguarding student data, maintaining EOPs, and aligning regional operations with district leadership. Prior K-12 operational experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Business Administration, Educational Leadership, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years of successful operational experience in a K-12 school system.
• Knowledge of federal programs in a K-12 environment and strong organizational/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Technology Operations Support: serve as an operational liaison between site staff, Site Technicians, and the Regional Technology team.
• Registrar & Student Data Operations: ensure enrollment, transcript entry, course scheduling and records management; monitor data integrity in Infinite Campus.
• School Safety & Emergency Preparedness: maintain EOPs, safety documentation, and monitor safety drills and tools like Centegix and SchoolDog.
• Regional Operations & Cross-Departmental Coordination: align operations across sites and coordinate facilities needs; maintain confidentiality per FERPA.
• Federal Programs Coordination: assist in managing grants and oversee Title programs, including documentation and reporting for reviews.

Skills

Infinite Campus

Educational software

Tech workflows

Student records

State reporting

Registrar processes

School safety

Emergency planning

Centegix

SchoolDog

Census verification

Federal programs

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Business Administration

Educational Leadership

Public Administration

Tools

Infinite Campus

Centegix

SchoolDog

Job description

Director of Operations & Federal Programs

Foothills Education Charter High School District Wide: Foothills Regional Office - Athens, Georgia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Foothills Regional High School

Job Details

Job ID: 5943915

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

NOTE: ALL VACANCY POSTINGS ARE PENDING UNTIL BOARD APPROVED

NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNTIL THREE REFERENCES ARE RECEIVED

Position Overview

Reports To: Executive Director of Operations

Position Type: Part-Time / Exempt - Salaried, Preferably Retired 49%

Location: Regional Office with site visits across Foothills locations

Job Goal

To provide comprehensive operational support across Foothills Regional High School sites and regional departments, serving as a key director aligning operations across Technology Services , Registrar Operations & Student Information Systems , School Safety & Emergency Preparedness, and Federal Programs .

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Business Administration, Educational Leadership, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years of successful operational experience in a K-12 school system,
• Knowledge & Skills:
  • Proficiency with Student Information Systems (Infinite Campus), educational software, and operational tech workflows.
  • Familiarity with student records management, state reporting compliance, and registrar processes.
  • Knowledge of school safety protocols, emergency operations planning (O.C.G.A. 20-2-1185), and site safety tools (e.g., Centegix, SchoolDog, census verification).
  • Knowledge of federal programs in a K12 environment
  • Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across site and regional leadership.

Duties & Key Responsibilities

1. Technology Operations Support

• Serve as an operational liaison between site-based staff, Site Technicians, and the Regional Technology team (IT Manager and Technology Technician).
• Assist in cybersecurity planning and implementation
• Support site-level technology readiness for state testing windows (EOC, ACCESS) and regional events.
• Collaborate with technology leadership to evaluate operational software tools and streamline tech workflows for staff and site directors

2. Registrar & Student Data Operations

• Collaborate with the Data Collection & Registrar Manager and Site Registrars to ensure consistent student enrollment, transcript entry, course scheduling and records management.
• Assist in monitoring data integrity within Infinite Campus to support accurate FTE reporting, state reporting, attendance letter workflows, and no-show coding.
• Coordinate cross-site communication for registrars, assisting with administrative procedures and student record request resolution.

3. School Safety & Emergency Preparedness

• Maintain, update, and review Emergency Operation Plans (EOP) and safety documentation for all sites.
• Assist with implementing and monitoring safety protocols, including Centegix badge systems, SchoolDog safety walks, and monthly Census Verification reporting.
• Help schedule and verify compliance with mandatory campus safety drills and maintain confidential emergency contact and distribution records.
• Coordinate regular site safety audits

4. Regional Operations & Cross-Departmental Coordination

• Facilitate effective communication and operational alignment between Site Directors, Regional Directors, and support staff.
• Serve as the Liaison between Foothills and Partner sites for facilities needs, including but not limited to opening new sites, work orders, technology and safety measures
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student, personnel, and emergency security data in accordance with FERPA and district policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by regional executive leadership.

5. Federal Programs Coordination

• Assist in managing federal grants and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide administrative oversight for Title programs (such as Title I, Title II, and Title IV) across sites.
• Coordinate monitoring, documentation, and reporting required for federal program reviews and audits.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $84,274 to $84,274 Per Year

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required