Director of Operations - Starr Zapata

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Overview

The Director of Operations is responsible for tactical management, execution, and effective communication of the organization’s policies and procedures across the Rio Grande Valley. The Director of Operations works with the Deputy Director to manage the execution of AVANCE’s policies and procedures, including Head Start policies and state licensing regulations. The Director oversees current operations and s and will ensure the completion of required program-specific documents including budgets, contracts, leases, and other relevant or required documentation and information. The Director of Operations is responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere for AVANCE internal employees and external stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

Operational Strategy & Oversight

• Assesses and reports on trends that impact operational efficiency and develops / executes recommended action plans.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in policies and procedures and proposes new systems and processes to streamline operations.
• Communicates policies and procedures to staff, providing necessary training and resources.
• Works closely with the Deputy Director and leadership team to align initiatives with AVANCE’s strategic goals.
• Collaborates with the Senior Director of Leadership and Coaching and the Senior Director of Early Learning, Mental Health, and Accessibilities to assess site needs and develop action plans.
• Participates in assigned meetings, events, and training as required.

Facilities & Safety Management

Risk Management & Compliance

Expansion & Site Development

AVANCE Core Competencies

Requirements : Education

Required :

Preferred :

Work Experience

Required :

Preferred :

Additional Skills

Travel

Working Conditions?

Mental and Physical Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with interruptions and deadlines; walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; occasional : lifting / carrying, pulling / pushing 10-30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Factors

Occasional exposure to : biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.). Occasional expose to weather related conditions when working in outside environment / neighborhoods and events.

ADA / ADAAA Statement

AVANCE is committed to equal opportunity in employment for persons with disabilities and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, and any other applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly, AVANCE does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. Moreover, it is AVANCE’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations in employment to qualified individuals with disabilities so that they can perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of AVANCE’s business or would change the essential functions of the position. Retaliation against an individual with a disability for utilizing this policy or seeking a reasonable accommodation is prohibited. Individuals with any questions or requests for accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department.