Position: Chief Operating Officer

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, the Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for the efficient operations of units and elements of the organization involving Supporting Services, which includes Building Services, Capital Programs, Food and Nutrition, Safety & Security and Transportation.  The Chief Operating Officer will report directly to the Superintendent and may represent and act in the Superintendent’s stead, as directed by the Superintendent.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages and oversees the division;
• Develops and implements procedures and strategies relating to the efficient delivery of services;
• Advises the Superintendent of Schools on policy and operational matters;
• Develops and prepares recommendations to improve efficiency and further the goals of the school system;
• Works with members of the Board of Education, elected officials, community representatives and business leaders to promote the interests of the school system; and
• Acts for the Superintendent in his/her absence and at various meetings, conferences, and functions as needed and required.

Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of the Public School Laws of Maryland, the bylaws of the State Board of Education, and the policies of the Board of Education of Prince George’s County;
• Thorough knowledge of Maryland Capital Programs, project management and oversight of facility operations;
• A thorough understanding of organizational structure and have direct experience in effecting systemic reform;
• Ability to use computer technology in an administrative and educational setting;
• Excellent organizational ability; and
• Demonstrated oral and written communication; and
• Excellent human relation skills.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Master’s degree preferred from an accredited college or university and/or experience running the operations of a large organization.

Certification:

None required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Developing policy for organizational unit areas; providing guidance to Associate Superintendent of Supporting Services.

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:

None.