<p>The Ravenna School District is seeking a Business Manager for the 2025-2026 School Year.</p> <p>DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS :</p> <p>If you hold the appropriate administrative credential and you are interested in the above position, please submit an online application along with the appropriate paperwork through the AppliTrack system accessible through the district website: www.ravennaschools.us (under the Department tab, then select "Employment"). Paper or emailed employment materials will not be accepted.</p> <p>Candidates with a proven track record of implementing school improvement strategies that netted student achievement gains are preferred. Additionally, experience working with students with disabilities and Title I programs are preferred. Please see below job description for additional details.</p> <p>JOB DESCRIPTION: DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS</p> <p>The Director shall assist in the planning, organization and operation of the schools in accordance with State standards,</p> <p>county requirements, and district policies and regulations. He/she shall assist the local Superintendent with aspects of the</p> <p>operation of the district.</p> <p>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 260 Days</p> <p>FLSA STATUS: Exempt</p> <p>REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>1.</p> <p>Certification of qualification from the Ohio Department of Education.</p> <p>2.</p> <p>Successful experience in a supervisory position.</p> <ol start="3"> <li>Knowledge of purchasing, business operations, federal law, worker safety. </li></ol> <p>BEHAVIORAL CHARACTERISTICS:</p> <p>1.</p> <p>Promotes cooperation and team effort through shared successes, achievement of best group</p> <p>outcomes and supports positive group contributions.</p> <p>2.</p> <p>Demonstrates and fosters respect by building trust.</p> <p>3.</p> <p>Demonstrates open thinking by generating new ideas, challenging rigid thinking and sees the big</p> <p>picture.</p> <p>4.</p> <p>Communicates in a clear and logical manner.</p> <p>5.</p> <p>Demonstrates the ability to actively listen.</p> <p>6.</p> <p>Manages time effectively and displays a bias for action.</p> <p>7.</p> <p>Seeks to acquire new skills and feedback. Learns from experience and applies knowledge to</p> <p>improve performance.</p> <p>8.</p> <p>Fosters joint problem solving and encourages others to apply their skills.</p> <p>9.</p> <p>Is responsive to the customer, recognizes who the players are and gives priority to handling</p> <p>customer needs.</p> <p>10.</p> <p>Demonstrates self-confidence.</p> <p>11.</p> <p>Demonstrates loyalty to the district.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</p> <p>1.</p> <p>Shall supervise the maintenance program and custodial care of all board-owned properties.</p> <p>2.</p> <p>Shall directly supervise the Transportation Supervisor and Director of Student Nutrition Services.</p> <p>3.</p> <p>Shall supervise the warehouse and Central Copy operation.</p> <p>4.</p> <p>Shall assist in preparation of plans and supervise construction of new buildings, additions, and remodeling.</p> <p>5.</p> <p>Shall supervise, by working in conjunction with other administrators/supervisors, the purchasing and installation of all new equipment.</p> <p>6.</p> <p>Shall develop necessary procedures for all purchasing; prepare specifications when required, and secure bids and/or quotes as needed for equipment and supplies.</p> <p>7.</p> <p>Shall maintain inventory records of all buildings by working with and through other administrators/supervisors.</p> <p>8.</p> <p>Shall assist the Superintendent in all areas of the total educational enterprise.</p> <p>9.</p> <p>Shall make recommendations to the Superintendent's office which will enhance the effectiveness of the total education enterprise.</p> <p>10.</p> <p>Write, administer, and evaluate the P.L.874 Federal Program and the building principals will be responsible for helping with this program.</p> <p>11.</p> <p>Work with the building principal, maintenance staff and custodial staff in maintaining safe and clean buildings and grounds.</p> <p>12.</p> <p>Shall coordinate and supervise all programs required by the federal government dealing with asbestos, OSHA, and ADA.</p> <p>13.</p> <p>Assists in promotion of good safety practices and procedures.</p> <p>14.</p> <p>Works on committees as may be pertinent to the effective operation of the transportation department, i.e. annual bus driver seminar and so forth.</p> <p>15.</p> <p>Hold periodic driver safety meetings for all non-certificated personnel.</p> <p>16.</p> <p>Checks roads in inclement weather and advises local superintendent.</p> <p>17.</p> <p>Work cooperatively with building principals in establishing priorities for maintenance work assignments.</p> <p>18.</p> <p>Provides leadership and supervision in setting up and implementing a preventative maintenance program for the district.</p> <p>19.</p> <p>Provides direction to all aspects of the district's buildings and grounds programs.</p> <p>20.</p> <p>Works cooperatively with building principals in establishing priorities for maintenance work assignments.</p> <p>21.</p> <p>Provides leadership and supervision in setting up and implementing a preventative maintenance program for the district.</p> <p>22.</p> <p>Provides direction to all aspects of the district's building and grounds programs.</p> <p>23.</p> <p>Demonstrates the ability to organize tasks to completion.</p> <p>24.</p> <p>Identifies, analyzes and solves problems.</p> <p>25.</p> <p>Seeks to improve personal and organizational performance by measuring and monitoring</p> <p>outcomes.</p> <p>26.</p> <p>Is open to change and willing to be involved in the change process.</p> <p>OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.</p> </li><li> <p>Helps instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.</p> </li><li> <p>Conducts other duties related to the Director's duties as assigned by the local Superintendent of Schools.</p> </li></ol> <p>ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.</p> </li><li> <p>Occasional operation of a bus, truck, or vehicle under inclement weather conditions.</p> </li><li> <p>Occasional interaction among unruly children.</p> </li></ol>