What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Business Strategist position at GIRARD ESTATE?
Job Details
Operations Business Strategist
Girard College is a full-scholarship college preparatory boarding school for academically capable students from qualified families of limited financial resources. Girard College’s mission is to prepare scholarship students for advanced education and life as informed, ethical and productive citizens through a rigorous education program that promotes intellectual, social and emotional growth. Girard College students will be prepared to complete a bachelor’s degree in order to maximize their ability to pursue productive careers and be engaged citizens.
The Opportunity
An operations business strategist is responsible for developing and implementing operational process and strategies to optimize efficiency, drive growth, and achieve organizational goals. Expected to use superior skills to analyze data, identify improvement opportunities, and collaborate cross-functionally to design and execute effective operational processes across the college. The position requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills with a deep understanding of operations management principles. This is a year-round part-time position averaging 20-24 hours weekly.
Key responsibilities of an operations business strategist may include:
- Strategic planning: Analyzing business objectives, field benchmarks, and market trends to develop comprehensive operational strategies aligned with overall company goals.
- Performance analysis: Monitoring key operational metrics, identifying areas for improvement, and utilizing data to inform decision-making.
- Process optimization: Designing and implementing new operational processes to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Working with different departments like sales, marketing, and product development to ensure alignment and smooth execution of operational strategies.
- Change management: Leading the implementation of new operational initiatives, including communication and training to stakeholders.
- Risk assessment: Proactively identifying potential operational risks and developing mitigation strategies
- Technology evaluation: Assessing and recommending new technologies to enhance operational capabilities
Qualifications
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data
- Expertise in operations management principles and methodologies
- Proven experience in strategic planning and execution
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across different teams
- Project management skills to oversee operational improvement initiatives
- Superior skills in data analysis tools, and software
- Minimum of 10 years of management experience
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, industrial engineering, or a related field
