LOCATION:          Central Administration – 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Assistant Superintendent for Operations provides big picture leadership for the business, purchasing, and financial affairs of the BOCES; the functions of the human resources department & BOCES facilities. At the direction of the District Superintendent, may report to the Board on specific matters. Reports to Deputy District Superintendent & Chief Operating Officer. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Provides long-range vision and planning on all operational functions of the BOCES.
2. Provides active leadership of achievement of organizational goals, vision & BOCES commitments.  Provides leadership to division & department directors in budgetary matters and supports organizational budget development.
3. Oversee the leadership of the Director of Business Operations, Director of Facilities, and Director of Human Resources.
4. Coordinates the presentation of, justification for, and preparation of additional analyses required to understand the proposed budget.
5. Interfaces with component school districts on billing, services, and co-sers.
6. Facilitates regional leadership of School Business Officials.
7. Acts as advisor to the District Superintendent & Deputy District Superintendent & Chief Operating Officer on all questions relating to the business and financial affairs of the BOCES.
8. Assists in recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating personnel.
9. Works closely and cooperatively with federal, state, and independent auditors.
10. Works with the General Counsel on preparation of draft policies.
11. Remains abreast of developments and innovations in the field by reading current literature, attending professional association meetings and conferences, and discussing developments and problems of mutual interest with others in the field.
12. Attends Board meetings and prepares such reports for the Board as the District Superintendent may assign.
13. Assists the District Superintendent in preparing materials for negotiations, keeping records concerning negotiations, and assisting in the administration of the negotiated contracts.
14. Serves as a resource to committees of the Board.
15. Supports oversight of BOCES awarded grants.
16. Facilitates organization of safety including Incident Response Team and training.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

1. Ability to provide leadership to others.
2. Ability to communicate effectively and make public presentations.
3. Ability to establish and maintain good relations with representatives of various groups such as school district leaders.
4. Knowledge of employee benefits including insurance.
5. Ability to train BOCES managers in organizational processes
6. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

RELATED EXPECTATIONS:

1. Develops and grows the supervisory skill set of the leadership team through coaching, mentorship, teambuilding and constructive supervision.
2. Works closely with the administrative team to ensure the needs of the BOCES are met and creatively problem-solve alternatives.
3. Develops and maintains a knowledge of educational processes and practices to better support the BOCES mission.
4. Direct experience successfully managing education and/or service agency.
5. Knowledge of financial management and demonstration of financial acumen.

MASTERY of / EXPERTISE in

1. Educational leadership & operations.
2. Relevant NYS education law and policies.

SIGNIFICANT ABILITIES

1. Strategic decision-making.
2. Data management and analysis.
3. Presentation skills: oral and written.
4. Team orientation and working effectively with colleagues.

LOCATION:            Career & Technical Education – Adult Health Careers Program

BASIC FUNCTION:           

This is a professional position that involves leadership and oversight of staff and daily student activities within the Health Careers & Services Program at the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical School. The incumbent will work collaboratively as a member of the CTE administrative team and will lead and supervise the secondary and post-secondary Health Careers programs and services. Direct supervision is exercised over the Health Careers teachers and support staff. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Director-Health Careers & Services. Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Directly supervises and evaluates Adult Health Careers teachers and support staff.
2. Leads and is responsible for curriculum, clinical rotations and scheduling of Adult Health Careers programs.
3. Oversees clinical rotations and scheduling for secondary Health Careers & Services program, in collaboration with the director.
4. Utilizes data to assess the effectiveness of staffing patterns, scheduling and organizational structures in attaining desired student outcomes, in collaboration with the director.
5. Oversees learning management system and student management system.
6. Is responsible for all aspects of student management by working with other administrators, teachers and support personnel on all student discipline.
7. Analyzes student attendance data and counsels students as required.
8. Develops calendar, schedule, syllabus and lesson plan creation for all Adult Health Careers & Services programs, in collaboration with the director.
9. Oversees SIMS lab, curriculum, scheduling and rotations for all Adult Health Careers & Services programs, in collaboration with the director.
10. Coordinates the scheduling of substitutes for both classroom and clinical needs.
11. Organizes and conducts regular meetings with clinical staff.
12. Establishes examination schedule for applicable Adult Health Careers & Services programs.
13. Prepares reports and associated documentation to comply with various state and federal regulatory requirements and monitoring.
14. Is responsible for planning and executing professional development opportunities.
15. Serves as primary subject matter expert to Adult Health Careers & Services instructional staff for curriculum and program based questions and requirements.
16. Performs related duties as required.
17. Good knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations applicable to Adult Health Careers & Services programming.
18. Good knowledge of modern principles and practices of health care programs and services.
19. Good knowledge of database management.
20. Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of others.
21. Ability to coordinate class and work schedules.
22. Ability to work effectively with both professional and non-professional personnel.
23. Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
24. Initiative and resourcefulness.