Director of Business Operations

Berrien Springs Public Schools Director of Business Operations Berrien Springs, MI We Inspire:

Berrien Springs Public Schools is a premier district that seeks to inspire students and staff by fostering an environment of collaboration, accountability, and innovation. We are committed to financial stewardship and operational excellence to ensure that our students have access to high-quality learning experiences. Our mission is to maintain financial integrity while supporting the educational goals of the district.

Together, we inspire each student to think, learn, achieve, and care in a global community. At Berrien Springs Public Schools, we strive to serve the needs of all student learners while maintaining strong fiscal responsibility. We believe in financial transparency, accountability, and efficiency to ensure that district resources are utilized to support our students’ success. The Director of Business Operations plays a critical role in supporting the district’s long-term operational strategy through oversight of leases, partnerships, capital planning, and operational systems that enable district leadership to make informed and effective decisions.

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The Director of Business Operations is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the district’s operational portfolio, including lease management, partnership agreements, capital project coordination, and operational systems development.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Business Operations ensures that the district’s operational infrastructure supports strategic growth, financial stewardship, and organizational effectiveness across both on-site and off-site operations.

This role serves as the strategic counterpart to the Director of Facilities. While the Director of Facilities oversees day-to-day facility operations, maintenance, and vendor execution, the Director of Business Operations focuses on operational planning, contract oversight, lease administration, construction coordination, and system-level operational alignment.

The position is highly cross-functional and works closely with Finance, Facilities, Human Resources, district leadership, legal counsel, external partners, and contractors to ensure that district operations remain scalable, compliant, and strategically aligned.

Operational Strategy & Systems Development - Designs and implements scalable operational systems that support district-wide efficiency, accountability, and long-term growth. Develops workflows, dashboards, tracking systems, and standard operating procedures related to leases, contracts, capital projects, and operational coordination.

Lease & Real Estate Portfolio Management - Oversees the district’s portfolio of leased and partner-operated facilities, including renewals, negotiations, critical date tracking, and operational readiness planning. Maintains centralized lease management systems and coordinates with legal counsel, landlords, and district leadership to ensure compliance with lease obligations and strategic alignment of district sites.

Partnership & Contract Oversight - Coordinates the development, review, renewal, and administration of partnership agreements and operational contracts. Works closely with district leadership and legal counsel to ensure agreements align with operational, financial, and strategic priorities while minimizing organizational risk.

Capital Planning & Construction Coordination - Leads operational coordination for district capital projects, renovations, expansions, and site development initiatives. Maintains district-wide construction schedules and collaborates with the Director of Facilities, Owner’s Representative, architects, contractors, and district leadership to ensure…