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Basis Education

Head of Operations

Basis Education, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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BASIS Ed is rapidly growing in Texas. We have schools in the San Antonio, Austin and Fort Worth areas, with plans for future campuses across the state. Possibilities are endless with a career at BASIS Ed Texas!

BASIS Ed is seeking qualified candidates for a Future Head of Operations to join our team within the Austin Metro area!

This position is reporting to the Vice President of Charter Schools, the Head of Operations will be responsible for the Finance and Facilities functions for the school site including vendor selection and management, purchasing and accounting, facilities management and technology. This position also serves as the onsite human resources contact, implementing programs designed by central office. This position partners with the Head of School to ensure that the academics are able to meet BASIS standards and manages a small operations staff.

Education and preferred experience

MBA or Bachelor’s in Business Administration or similar degree

Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card

3-5 years in a financial or purchasing management role

2+ years of experience with facilities management

Experience with HR related functions preferred

Education management or non-profit management preferred

Primary Responsibilities

Oversees the physical operation of the school including security, IT, VOIP, copiers etc. and maintains the schools inventory of hardware and software

Manages the school budget and acts as the on-site bookkeeper keeping an accurate and continuous record of the financial position of the school, in partnership with a School Accountant based in the Central Office

Partners with the head of school with decisions regarding salaries and benefits for all personnel, including the evaluation of support staff.

Manages human resource functions for school employees in partnership with the central human resources team

Researches, evaluates, purchases and manages school services including building maintenance, housekeeping and grounds

Manages the purchase of all supplies including textbooks and school operating supplies

Arranges bids and develops specifications for all outside contractual work

Ensures the safety of personnel and students in their use of the facilities including the scheduling and management of required drills (fire, lockdown, etc.)

Manages the front office and specialized support staff including registrar and records management

Maintains accurate and complete records of all school assets

Entrepreneurial spirit and mindset

Demonstrated knowledge of management principles and practices

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to think analytically and strategically

Excellent problem solving and negotiating skills

Ability to work independently with diverse constituents while maintain high professional standards

Exemplary organizational skills; ability to establish and manage multiple priorities; ability to work under pressure

Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy

Patience, flexibility and a sense of humor

Enjoys working in an environment serving children

Willingness and ability to address facility issues from plumbing and sanitation to repair and maintenance

Benefits and Salary

Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience

BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

Employer paid medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Ability to add dependents

401k with partial match that grows over time

Employee Assistance Program

Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount)

BASIS (collectively, BASIS Educational Group, Inc. d/b/a BASIS Ed, BASIS Schools, Inc., BDC, A Public Charter School, Inc., BTX Schools, Inc., BASIS Independent Schools, LLC, and any other entity managed by BASIS Ed), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment are recruited, hired and assigned without discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other classification protected by law. BASIS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment. For additional information, please visit our Careers website at http://jobs.basised.com.

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