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Position Overview
Details
Position Title
Director of Operations & Federal Programs
Reports To
Executive Director of Operations
Position Type
Part-Time / Exempt - Salaried, Preferably Retired 49%
Location
Regional Office with site visits across Foothills locations
Job Goal
To provide comprehensive operational support across Foothills Regional High School sites and regional departments, serving as a key director aligning operations across Technology Services , Registrar Operations & Student Information Systems , School Safety & Emergency Preparedness, and Federal Programs .
Qualifications
• Education: Degree in Business Administration, Educational Leadership, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years of successful operational experience in a K-12 school system,
• Knowledge & Skills:
• Proficiency with Student Information Systems (Infinite Campus), educational software, and operational tech workflows.
• Familiarity with student records management, state reporting compliance, and registrar processes.
• Knowledge of school safety protocols, emergency operations planning (O.C.G.A. 20-2-1185), and site safety tools (e.g., Centegix, SchoolDog, census verification).
• Knowledge of federal programs in a K12 environment
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across site and regional leadership.
Duties & Key Responsibilities 1. Technology Operations Support
• Serve as an operational liaison between site-based staff, Site Technicians, and the Regional Technology team (IT Manager and Technology Technician).
• Assist in cybersecurity planning and implementation
• Support site-level technology readiness for state testing windows (EOC, ACCESS) and regional events.
• Collaborate with technology leadership to evaluate operational software tools and streamline tech workflows for staff and site directors
2. Registrar & Student Data Operations
• Collaborate with the Data Collection & Registrar Manager and Site Registrars to ensure consistent student enrollment, transcript entry, course scheduling, and records management.
• Assist in monitoring data integrity within Infinite Campus to support accurate FTE reporting, state reporting, attendance letter workflows, and no-show coding.
• Coordinate cross-site communication for registrars, assisting with administrative procedures and student record request resolution.
3. School Safety & Emergency Preparedness
• Maintain, update, and review Emergency Operation Plans (EOP) and safety documentation for all sites.
• Assist with implementing and monitoring safety protocols, including Centegix badge systems, SchoolDog safety walks, and monthly Census Verification reporting.
• Help schedule and verify compliance with mandatory campus safety drills and maintain confidential emergency contact and distribution records.
• Coordinate regular site safety audits
4. Regional Operations & Cross-Departmental Coordination
• Facilitate effective communication and operational alignment between Site Directors, Regional Directors, and support staff.
• Serve as the Liaison between Foothills and Partner sites for facilities needs, including but not limited to opening new sites, work orders, technology and safety measures
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student, personnel, and emergency security data in accordance with FERPA and district policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by regional executive leadership.
5. Federal Programs Coordination
• Assist in managing federal grants and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide administrative oversight for Title programs (such as Title I, Title II, and Title IV) across sites.
• Coordinate monitoring, documentation, and reporting required for federal program reviews and audits.