Executive Director of Operations

Tulsaschools; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulsa Public Schools is seeking an Executive Director of Operations to lead facilities, child nutrition, and transportation. The role directs the Directors of Facilities, Child Nutrition, and Transportation and drives a multi-year operational strategy.

The Executive Director ensures robust controls, reporting, and systems to operate efficiently, oversees vendor contracts and labor negotiations, and represents the district in partnerships and external affairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Seven years of progressive senior management experience.
• Experience in financial planning and management.
• Experience with community organizations and public officials.
• Experience managing complex public school operations projects.
• Experience in a school district or public agency preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides organizational leadership and long-term strategic oversight to facilities, child nutrition, and transportation.
• Directly supervises the Directors of Facilities, Child Nutrition, and Transportation.
• Measures and improves the effectiveness of all processes within the Operations division.
• Represents the district in vendor contracts, labor negotiations, and community partnerships involving non-instructional staff.
• Collaborates across the district to build the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel.

Skills

Strategic planning

Resource allocation

Organizational planning

PMBOK familiarity

Operations management

Budget and resource development

Process improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Salary Grade: Executive LeadershipGrade 02/ XG-02

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position, please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

Position Summary:

The Executive Director of Operations leads the district's operations division, directing the departments of facilities, child nutrition, and transportation. The role supervises the Directors of Facilities, Child Nutrition, and Transportation and sets multi-year strategy for the division. The Executive Director ensures the district has the operational controls, reporting procedures, and systems in place to operate efficiently and sustain financial strength, and represents the district in vendor contracts, labor negotiations, and community partnerships. The role is a core member of the Chief Information and Operations Officer's leadership team, working closely with the Executive Director of Information Technology, the Executive Director of Capital Projects, and the Chief of Police.

Key Functions:

• Provides organizational leadership and long-term strategic oversight to facilities, child nutrition, and transportation
• Directly supervises the Directors of Facilities, Child Nutrition, and Transportation
• Measures and improves the effectiveness of all processes within the Operations division
• Represents the district in vendor contracts, labor negotiations, and community partnerships involving non-instructional staff
• Collaborates across the district to build the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field
• Master's degree preferred

Experience:

• Seven (7) years of progressive senior management experience
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning and management
• Experience working with community organizations, local and state officials, and managed service providers
• Experience managing complex public school operations projects preferred
• Previous experience working for a school district or other public agency preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Drivers’ License required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, organizational planning, and coordination of people, resources, and processes
• Familiarity with project management methodology, such as PMBOK
• Familiarity with school district organizational key performance indicators, such as those published by the Council of the Great City Schools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
• Strong understanding of internal controls, organizational development, personnel management, and budget and resource development
• Ability to lead service delivery using a continuous improvement approach and user-centered design
• Ability to formulate strategy, translate it into actionable operating plans, and drive execution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment while driving toward clarity and solutions
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission of the district
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

About Our District:

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.