Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer – Tucson Unified School District

Are you a dynamic and experienced operations leader ready to make a real difference in the lives of thousands of students? Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) is seeking a visionary Chief Operations Officer to oversee critical functions and ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our diverse and vibrant district.

• Oversee and ensure operational efficiency across key departments:
  Facilities Management & Construction, Transportation, Food Services, Communications & Public Relations, Safety & Security, Student Health Services, Student Placement & Enrollment, Strategic Project Management Office, Technology.
• Provide vision, direction, and oversight for district's educational goals and mission.
• Develop, implement, and monitor strategic plans aligned to support district vision and strategies.
• Align departmental operations with district educational goals.

• Master’s Degree in Education Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Five years of progressive management experience.
• Five years of experience developing and managing operating and capital budgets.
• Experience facilitating the development, implementation and monitoring of strategic plans across multiple departments aligned to support district vision and strategies.
• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that meets the minimum requirements will be accepted.

• At least 7-10 years of senior leadership experience in operations management within a K-12 environment.
• Experience working in a school district or similar educational environment.
• Experience with technology infrastructure and information systems.
• Experience leading operational process improvement initiatives.
• Professional certifications in School Operations or Facilities Management.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, project management, and staff leadership.
• Experience with Labor Relations.

• FBI fingerprint background check.
• Proof of immunity to measles and rubella or proof of MMR immunization.
• MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services – Transportation by Employees.

Salary Range: $ to $ per annum.

Start Date:

July 1, 2026.

Effective  School Year. Full‑time.

Location:

Operations – 1010

E. 10th Street, Tucson, AZ.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin. Equal Employment Opportunity – visible and invisible disabilities, military status, pregnancy, fertility, and all applicable law.

Application Required on Tucson Unified School District website. First review of applications will begin on January 5, 2026.