What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Operating Officer (COO) position at Piney Woods School?
Job Description
Chief Operating Officer
Immediate Supervisor: President of The Piney Woods School
Classification: At-Will
FLSA Status: Exempt
The Piney Woods School is seeking an innovative individual with the energy and passion to serve as Chief Operating Officer. The successful candidate will appreciate and embrace the school’s history, mission and values, but will also be committed to creating new possibilities for the school that will help to guarantee a strong and vibrant future.
The Piney Woods School was founded in 1909 on land known as the piney woods located near Mississippi’s capital city of Jackson, emphasizing educating the head, heart and hands of every student through academic achievement, community service and occupational skills. The Piney Woods School endures today as the largest historically African American, independent, college preparatory, boarding school in the country.
OVERVIEW:
The Chief Operating Officer’s job is to provide leadership, coordination and supervision in various areas including, but not limited to, transportation, food services, building and grounds, business affairs, security, and infrastructure technology, which will create an environment that will enhance the school environment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Finance, or related field required
. • Master’s degree in Business, Management, Finance, or related field preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
•5- 7 years supervisory/administrative/leadership experience in corporate, public, or educational institution.
• Work experience must include planning and development, daily interaction and coordination, and directing senior managers.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Exceptional track record of leadership
- Superior project management skills
- Resourceful and analytical with exceptional communication skills
- Understanding of all facets of business
- Outstanding public speaking and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of IT/business infrastructure
- Aptitude in problem-solving and decision-making
- Understanding of analytics and performance metrics
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintains a close working knowledge and understanding of all issues and priorities within The Piney Woods School, the Office of the President, and those departmental issues that may require the attention of the President.
• Fosters and promotes teamwork in the design and development of operational strategies.
• Directs, analyzes, and understands all expenditures requests in relation to actual budgeted amounts
• Closely monitors departmental activities in relation to the overall Vision of The Piney Woods School.
• Reviews operational reports, procurement request, vendor proposals, budget requests, and appropriateness for adoption by The Piney Woods School or approval by the President.
• Directs senior staff concerning problems, issues, program status or activities and provides reports to the President.
• Oversees and/or personally completes, as needed, or requested by the President, those departments and reports required for all meetings and presentations.
• Coordinates the strategic direction and leads assigned teams for developing strategic long term goals related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Provides appropriate supervision, mentoring, and professional growth and development opportunities to assigned staff.
• Keeps abreast of current developments, operational, and technical sources of information.
• Ensures the provision of quality products and services throughout the lifecycle of assigned projects.
• Provides professional insight to the President in overseeing the completion of reports and information requested by the Board of Directors.
• Directs senior staff in conducting special projects as requested by the President and monitors/analyses staffing levels and actual expenditures and trends in relations to The Piney Woods Schools approved budget.
•Plans, monitors, and remains current on the design and implementation of systematic programs and projects as identified by the President.
•Directs and ensures that all activities are in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, school policies and the professional standards.
• Directs office involvement in community activities including advisory councils, planning committees and specialist projects assigned.
• Ensures, as follow-up, that directives, special projects and priorities as established by the President are completed by departments in a timely, accurate and cost-effective manner.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.
The Piney Woods School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.
