Senior Operations Director

1 week ago


Denver, Colorado, United States Denver Public Schools Full time

About the Role

Denver Public Schools is seeking a highly skilled Senior Operations Director to lead our team in executing against our overall business plan. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for directing, planning, and overseeing team initiatives to ensure implementation and administration of programs align with district goals.

Job Summary

The Senior Operations Director will oversee a team that provides critical support to stakeholders across the district via operations and enrollment analytics, transcript and academic policy support, accountability (SPF) reporting and analysis, and surveys. You will outline a strategy for the department and ensure that the team produces high-quality, actionable analytics and resources that support district and school leadership in maintaining compliance and meeting the district's goals.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Supervise a team that provides analytic support to the Office of Operations and other key stakeholders, ensuring that all products meet stakeholder needs and support users in implementing and improving critical operations and processes.
  2. Manage the creation of results output (e.g., reports, spreadsheets, dashboards, etc.) and other resources that meet stakeholder needs and support users in implementing and improving critical operations and processes.
  3. Oversee the accountability and transcripts work, ensuring that schools are being provided timely and correct support. Liaise with stakeholders to troubleshoot academic policy issues and develop new policy.
  4. Guide the district-wide survey strategy and ensure that all major initiatives are executed in a timely manner and responsive to stakeholder needs.
  5. Develop and maintain project plans to track progress on key milestones, reprioritize work based on evolving stakeholder needs, and identify and implement efficiency improvements in team processes.
  6. Support direct reports in their responsibilities and the management of their teams, provide leadership and oversight, and be responsible for their continued professional development and growth.
  7. Create and foster a cohesive, collaborative, and motivating team culture and ensure the same for all sub-teams.
  8. Effectively build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organization to provide appropriate analytic support and evaluate programs.
  9. Regularly present findings to district leaders and facilitate conversations with stakeholders on how to improve processes given data findings.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related area (e.g., sociology, statistics, psychology, economics, policy).
  • 5+ years of experience in data analysis, statistics, operations analytics, policy analysis, dashboard creation.
  • 3+ years of people management or supervisory experience.
  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
  • Experience in analyzing data, and using this data to inform strategy.
  • Outstanding facilitation and communication skills, including ability to inspire others.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team.
  • Superior leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals at all different levels in the organization.
  • Self-starter/leader who can anticipate department needs in a proactive (versus, reactive) manner.
  • Strategic planning and organizational development knowledge and skills.
  • Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals, establish priorities, and organize resources.
  • Ability to motivate and influence others.
  • Experience in K-12 education.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google products including Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides.
  • Proficiency with statistical analysis coding languages/software (e.g., R, SQL, SAS, SPSS, STATA, Python, etc.).

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary range: $105,639 - $129,387.
  • In addition to competitive compensation, we have other Total Reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

About Us

DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX (INCLUDING PREGNANCY, GENDER EXPRESSION, AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION), PARENTAL STATUS, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION (INCLUDING FAMILY MEDICAL HISTORY), POLITICAL AFFILIATION, MILITARY SERVICE, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY LAW OR REGULATIONS.

We strive to create an inclusive environment that values equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration, and fun, with a shared vision that every student will succeed.



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