Position: Associate Superintendent - Supporting Services

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Associate Superintendent of Supporting Services will be responsible for overseeing all operations within Supporting Services, ensuring efficient and effective operation of all elements/programs.  Areas of responsibility include Alternative Infrastructure Planning and Development (former P3 Office), Building Services (Maintenance and Plant Operations), Transportation, Central Garage, Capital Improvement, Food and Nutrition Services, Safety and Security Services, and Purchasing and Supply.  The Associate Superintendent of Supporting Services must also assess the personnel needs of the school system, advise the Chief Operating Officer (COO), plan and organize issues and strategies, and interpret Board of Education policies and administrative procedures. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiates and develops overall objectives for the division in concert with the district’s Strategic Plan; assesses needs, establishes procedures, develops specific objectives and strategies and implements the processes and procedures for the evaluation of each program;
• Develops an operational framework for the division; establishes procedures for monitoring its operation and makes changes when necessary; maintains effective communication within the division and develops personnel for maximum efficiency and effectiveness;
• Develops a budget based on an analysis of needs and awareness of availability of resources; develops priorities within budgetary limitations and approves and monitors the expenditure of funds;
• Interprets and articulates Board policies and procedures to staff and recommends to the COO policies and procedures pertinent to the operation of the division within the system;
• Provides ongoing performance management structures for all of the district’s supporting services offices/departments;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of public school administration;
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and provide alternative solutions to problems;
• Familiarity and competence in the development and use of sophisticated data processing support of operating programs;
• Broad knowledge in construction, budget and maintenance of facilities;
• Thorough knowledge of architectural and engineering processes;
• Familiarity with plant maintenance and operation, and fiscal management procedures;
• Demonstrated leadership, communication skills, interpersonal skills and organizational management;
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to assess supporting services policies and practices which promote an efficient and cohesive work environment; and
• Experience in budget analysis and preparation.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university required.  A minimum of five (5) years of progressive, hands-on management experience required, preferably within the education and/or service sector.  Previous experience in the areas of supporting services for a school system preferred.

Certification:

None required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises and provides guidance/oversight to assigned personnel.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

Work schedules may include evenings and weekends. Incumbent may be required to work beyond normal hours with little or no advanced notice. Driver’s license is required inasmuch as there will be a need to travel to sites throughout the school district.