Executive Director of Operations

Topeka USD 501 • www.topekapublicschools.net

Position Title:Executive Director Operations 

Reports to: Superintendent

 

 QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS  

  • Master’s degree or Doctorate in education- business- human resources- or a related field
  • Experience as a district level administrator with emphasis on business operations and school district budgets
  • Effective oral and written communication skills 
  •  Ability to work cooperatively with others to resolve problems
  • Human Resources experience
  • Data analytics experience and critical thinking skills

QUALIFICATIONS/PREFFERED

  • District Leadership license preferred
  • Experience as a district or organizational level administrator preferred in business- human resources- finance- operations or a related field

 

 ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES 

  • Coordinate and ensure effective communication and operations between finance- facilities- food service- and information technology departments.
  • Oversee the efficient operation of all district operations and support departments ensuring quality services and compliance with applicable laws- regulations- and school board policies.
  • Support the supervision and oversight of the district’s internal auditor
  • Coordinate communication between the district operations- human resources- and finance
  • Support district professional negotiations efforts
  • Develop and prepare recommendations on the district’s employee health and fringe benefit program
  • Assist the superintendent in monitoring and coordinating compliance activities of departments
  • Support the superintendent in monitoring departmental requests- ensuring the strategic plan and budgetary responsibilities are effectively monitored and managed
  • Develop and lead strategic compliance plans- including incident prevention efforts- district insurance compliance- and make recommendations to leadership.
  • Establish and maintain an internal reporting system to effectively measure school programs and ensure equal opportunity progress through periodic reports
  • Gather- research- and analyze data- including creating workforce analysis reports-  preparing and reviewing data on facility and technology work orders-  and coordinating  employee and district insurance including Workman’s’ Compensation 
  • Implement the vision of the school board and superintendent 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • 12 months; Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education
  • Full-Time
  • Administrator
  • Burnett Administrative Center

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To apply for a position at Topeka Public Schools, please visit www.topekapublicschools.net, select Employment, and then Job Opportunities. Topeka Public Schools` students perform at the highest levels.  Students, staff members, and district leaders are recognized regularly for outstanding accomplishments. We offer a variety of comprehensive programs designed to fit to the needs and interests of all students. Excellence and equity are the standard. We educate all children. TPS schools have received national recognition for excellence in education, with several attaining the Kansas Standards of Excellence in reading and mathematics and many achieving remarkable double-digit gains. As the sixth largest school district in Kansas with an enrollment of about 12,000 students in elementary through high school, Topeka Public Schools is also the largest school district in Shawnee County.  Elementary schools range in size from 200 to 600 students. We have two elementary magnet schools.  One is a science and fine arts magnet school and the other is a computer magnet school. Middle school enrollments range between 400 to 600 students and our three high schools have enrollments of 800 to 1,800 students. Hope Street Academy, a charter high school, draws alternative students from across the district. A proud feature of our district is Hummer Sports Park, a six-sport complex featuring state-of-the-art facilities for football, track, soccer, baseball, softball, and swimming. We are committed to hiring and retaining superior employees to educate and meet the needs of each student. As the third largest employer in Topeka with over 2,400 certified and classified staff members, we provide a competitive salary schedule, district-paid insurance benefits, a generous leave package, and many other great benefits. If you are interested in joining our progressive school district, please check the job listings below and visit our website at www.topekapublicschools.net to learn more about Topeka Public Schools and complete your application. 

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Job Contact Address

624 SW 24th Street
Topeka, KS 66611

Job Start Date

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Applications Due By

11/10/2025

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