Strategic Operations Lead – District Services

ReNEW Schools; Hockanum (CT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Public Schools is seeking an Operations Manager for the Metro Hartford Innovation Systems – Central Office. The role partners with department leadership to coordinate administrative and operational functions, building efficient systems to support district priorities.

You will oversee budget monitoring, purchasing, contracts, records, and facilities coordination. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years in operations or related fields, with strong Microsoft

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in operations, administration, project management, finance, human resources, or a related field; public-school district or similar organization preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and adaptability to district information systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the department and manage deadlines and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain procedures, workflows, and internal controls for consistency and efficiency.
• Manage departmental calendars, timelines, meetings, and major initiatives.
• Serve as liaison between department and central-office divisions to resolve administrative matters.
• Identify operational challenges and propose process improvements to leadership.
• Assist with monitoring budgets, expenditures, encumbrances, and balances.
• Coordinate purchase requisitions, orders, invoices, and contracts per district procedures.
• Maintain budget tracking systems and provide reports to leadership.
• Coordinate with Finance and Procurement to resolve budget and contract issues.
• Support grant-funded activities by monitoring expenditures and deadlines.
• Coordinate personnel transactions with HR and Payroll; onboarding/offboarding, staffing records, payroll submissions.
• Maintain accurate staffing records and organizational charts; track vacancies.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Coordinate departmental contracts, records, and compliance; retain documentation.
• Assist with audits, reviews, and board matters as needed.
• Ensure practices align with district policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Operations Management, Finance, Human Resources, Education Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Hartford Public Schools is seeking an Operations Manager for the Metro Hartford Innovation Systems – Central Office. The role partners with department leadership to coordinate administrative and operational functions, building efficient systems to support district priorities.

You will oversee budget monitoring, purchasing, contracts, records, and facilities coordination. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years in operations or related fields, with strong Microsoft