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Memphis Delta Preparatory Charter School
Memphis Delta Prep is a public, tuition-free, open-enrollment, K-5 school in Memphis, TN. The mission of Memphis Delta Preparatory (MDP) Charter School is to support and grow productive and well-rounded citizens who will succeed in college and beyond. We will work tirelessly to ensure that all our students are prepared to reach, attend, and graduate from highly selective colleges and universities. A completed course of study at a top-tier college will allow our students to build and support healthy and happy families, empower, and improve their Memphis neighborhoods, and enjoy a rich intellectual life.
MDP opened its doors in August of 2016 and currently serves 380 students in grades K-5. In at full capacity, MDP will serve 480 students in grades K-5. MDP is committed to closing racial and economic achievement gaps in a meaningful way – not only as measured through elementary and secondary standardized test scores, but more importantly, through post-secondary degree attainment.
At MDP, we believe that excellent teaching is by far the most significant in-school factor driving student learning. To achieve the results, we seek for all of our students, we have an intensive focus on highly effective teacher coaching, so that every teacher at MDP is providing a world-class education for our students. We know that when teachers are getting better, at an ever-accelerating rate, our students can consistently achieve at unprecedented levels.
Overview
The Director of Finance and Operations reports to the Executive Director. Operational quality is a determinant factor in the success of MDP and our students. The DFO is responsible for the following essential functions at MDP: human capital, financial resources and reporting, finance, information technology, and compliance. The DFO manages these functions directly and does not have direct reports. The DFO ensures that the school is using its limited resources in the most efficient ways possible, and that the school is in good standing with all local, district, state, and federal policies and requirements.
This job description outlines the areas that the DFO oversees, though not necessarily the specific daily tasks the DFO completes. The DFO’s success will depend on his/her ability to use deliberate practice to get better, faster. Ultimately, the DFO at MDP needs to know how to get this essential work done in the most efficient way possible.
In addition, the DFO works closely with the Executive Director to make high-level decisions based on local, district, state, and federal policy. The DFO works to ensure that all school decisions are made in the best interests of students, families, and other stakeholders as well as in compliance with all applicable policies and laws.
Duties and Responsibilities
o Manages credit cards, line of credit, and other debt sources.
o Completes regular accounting tasks such as invoice submission, coding of transactions, and monthly forecast updating.
o Oversees all procurement including writing RFPs for large purchases.
o Identifies, assesses, and applies for additional federal, state, local, and/or private funding opportunities.
Qualifications
Skills
Mindset
Physical Demands
Memphis Delta Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Compensation and Benefits
The Director of Finance and Operations salary is competitive with similar charter school leadership roles.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
$166k-225k (estimate)
03/09/2024
10/06/2024
memphisdeltaprep.org
Memphis, TN
25 - 50
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