What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean/Director of Operations position at Excel Academy Charter School?
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Organization Overview
Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college. At Excel, we believe that every student regardless of race, zip code, or economic status deserves access to a free, high quality, holistic education.
During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high school, students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path.
About Our Team
Everyday, our team members choose to be positive, drive their own growth, uplift one another, and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve.
About the Role
The Dean of Operations manages all aspects of school operations, serves as a member of the school's leadership team, and is the leader of the school Operations Team. They will serve as a model of resilience and grit while supporting all areas that ensure our students have a space that fosters emotional, physical, and spiritual safety while they engage in rigorous content. The Dean of Operations works to ensure the quality and efficiency of the school on a day-to-day basis, while also taking on medium-to-long term projects to improve the operations or programs of the school. The ideal candidate will possess skills in organization and demonstrate strong project planning execution and completion in a timely manner.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Leadership and Management
Develops the school-wide operation's vision that supports and operationalizes the academic and cultural vision of the school in partnership with the school and network leadership teams.
Works closely with the School Leader to develop the school's annual budget.
Owns the vision for the school facility, and oversees external vendors to ensure facility issues are properly handled.
Oversees all aspects of food service, including quality, managing staff / vendors, meal tracking, and compliance.
Ensures that students and staff have access to needed technology and works with external technology vendors to plan technology-related enhancements.
Manages systems for and maintains accurate student data and information in compliance with federal, state, regional and school expectations.
Manages student enrollment and re-enrollment and collaborates with the Network Director of Student Recruitment and Enrollment on strategies to ensure full enrollment.
Ensure that the school is prepared for emergencies by conducting all drills and training staff on emergency plans.
Qualifications
Excel Academy Charter Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or a foreign language or prior academic achievement. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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