Chief Operations Officer; Exempt

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14204

Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply for non-certificated applicants

Chief Operations Officer – Exempt

By contractual agreement

City Hall – Buffalo, NY 14202

CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE faloschools.org

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Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) has begun a period of change that seeks to transform the district and its schools. A significant level of local, state, and national attention and investment in the Buffalo Public Schools has characterized the last few years providing an incredible opportunity to ensure that all of its students graduate prepared to succeed in college or a well‑paying career.

Under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga, the Buffalo Public Schools has entered into a New Education Bargain with Students, the Community, and Parents. Currently, the Buffalo Public Schools is seeking highly competent, motivated, dedicated and fully engaged individuals to accept leadership roles throughout the District’s 59 schools and multiple Central Offices locations to serve the academic, emotional and physical needs of approximately 34,000 students.

The Superintendent is leading a talented and committed executive leadership team with the aim of moving BPS toward world‑class status and preparing all students for success.

The Chief Operation Officer plans, organizes, directs and reviews the financial, business, school safety and facilities services of the District and participates in the planning and implementation of policies and programs related to school renovations and construction at the executive level. The incumbent reports directly to the Superintendent of Schools and provides administrative direction when needed to administrators responsible for business, financial, school construction and facilities.

• Coordinates the administration of financial, business, school safety team and facilities services in conjunction with the objectives of the Superintendent or appropriate designees;
• Negotiates and administers contracts for goods, services and risk management;
• Oversees facilities planning and design, school utilization, real estate management, construction design and inspection, and building, grounds and equipment;
• Oversees the administration of environmental health and safety programs;
• Reviews the preparation, administration and control of the annual budget and all special fund budgets;
• Investigates and assists in the assessment and implementation of alternative funding and financing mechanisms;
• Works with the Accounting/Finance Departments on expenditures, expenditure forecasting, cash flow management and investment of funds;
• Consults with the Corporation Counsel and outside counsel to review and analyze laws, rules and regulations, opinions and decisions that affect the financial and operational activities of the District, including school construction legislation and State Education Department regulations for school rehabilitation and construction;
• Participates, along with other administrators, in the formulation of District policies, plans and procedures;
• Confers with representatives of private firms, other governmental agencies, legal authorities and the public in regard to District business services;
• Evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of District business services;
• Works with construction manager(s) and school district administrators to coordinate temporary closings of schools for construction work including transferring students, staff, equipment and services;
• Works with instructional staff to insure that instructional needs are incorporated into building…