Business Operations Administrator, OSA

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Aug 21, 2026, 7:57:57 PM

Central-2651 W Washington Blvd (CW Sports and Facilities Mgmt)

CPS Non-Union Job Grade : S08

80,000.

Position Type :
Non-Union Position

Exempt

Final salary offers are dependent upon candidate qualifications.

JOB DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Reporting to the Director of Business Operations of the Office of College and Career Success (OCCS), the Senior Business Operations Specialist is responsible for administering the business operations that support district wide athletic program min g. This role administers the departmental budget, day-to-day financial management, workforce administration, procurement, contracts, payroll operations, project management, operational planning, and related compliance, and serves as a business advisor to the Executive Director of Sports Administration .

This position plays a critical role in administering the operational infrastructure supporting district wide athletics, including coaches, athletic directors, elementary athletic liaisons, sports announcers, officials, and other seasonal or stipend-supported staff. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

• Administers and supports business operations and initiatives, facilitating collaboration, managing timelines, resolving complex business issues, and developing and implementing sustainable solutions and processes aligned with departmental priorities for the Office of Sports Administration while promoting operational excellence, standardization, collaboration, and continuous improvement across departmental functions;
  May be required to supervise staff supporting business operations functions
• Collaborate with OSA’s leadership team to develop, monitor, and reconcile departmental budgets; analyze expenditures; prepare financial reports; and recommend strategies to maximize available resources and ensure fiscal accountability
• Collaborates with OSA’s leadership team and the Talent Office to coordinate recruitment, onboarding, position management, payroll coordination, and operational readiness of coaches, liaisons, game officials, announcers, scorekeepers, and other seasonal or stipend-supported staff:
  Ensures employees are timely onboarded, accurately compensated, and prepared to support district athletic programming
• Ensures stipend payments are submitted for approval and payment in a timely manner;
  Coordinates payroll administration, personnel transactions, resolves payroll discrepancies, and position management while ensuring compliance with District policies and guidance, collective bargaining agreements, and established payroll timelines
• Collaborates with central office partners and school leaders to administer and facilitate procurement activities, contractual agreements, vendor relationships, and Board approval processes, ensuring efficient and compliant business operations
• Collaborates with OCCS Data team to develop, analyze, and maintain operational dashboards, performance metrics, and business reports to support data-informed decision-making, resource allocation, and organizational performance
• Establishes, maintains, and documents standardized operating procedures, internal controls, and business processes that strengthen accountability, mitigate operational risk, and improve organizational effectiveness
• Serves as the primary business operations liaison between the Office of Sports Administration, central office departments, school leaders, athletic directors, and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required
• Master’s degree is preferred

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional…