Director of Operations & Federal Programs

Foothills Education Charter High School District Wide:
Foothills Regional Office
- Athens, Georgia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Foothills Regional High School

Job : 5943915

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

NOTE:

ALL VACANCY POSTINGS ARE PENDING UNTIL BOARD APPROVED

NOTE:

APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNTIL THREE REFERENCES ARE RECEIVED

Reports To: Executive Director of Operations

Position Type: Part-Time / Exempt
- Salaried, Preferably Retired 49%

Location: Regional Office with site visits across Foothills locations

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 .

• 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, School Dog, 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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, School Dog 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

• 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.

• 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.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $84,274 to $84,274 Per Year

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