Director of Operations

, MN, United States

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ABOUT US

Our mission is to prepare each student for college with an enhanced knowledge of the Ojibwe language, culture, leadership, and environmental stewardship.

The ultimate goal of the educational program at Endazhi-Nitaawiging is to create a school where our students can see themselves in all that they are learning. Endazhi-Nitaawiging will foster a learning environment for young people grounded in Anishinaabe culture that focuses not just on instruction in academics but also on social-emotional well-being. We are firm believers in the Indigenous genius that exists among our people.

The educational philosophy and school culture at Endazhi-Nitaawiging will be grounded in the Seven Values that inform the school’s Vision and Mission:

Manaaji’idiwin (Respect)

Nibwaakaawin (Wisdom)

Zoongide’ewin (Courage)

Enigok izhichigewin (Commitment)

Mashkawi’ayaawin (Resilience)

Bagosendamowin (Hope)

Niigaaniziwin (Leadership)

We will teach our students to enjoy that natural curiosity about the world and to love learning about their place in the world. Our purpose as a school is to help all of our students learn their true inherent identities through a lens of Ojibwe language and culture and to build on a sense of who we are as a revitalized and thriving Red Lake community.

POSITION TITLE

Endazhi-Nitaawiging Director of Operations

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Operations promotes the highest standards of business ethos within the administrative function of the school and strategically ensures the most effective use of resources in support of the school’s learning objectives.

Director of Operations will be responsible for the Financial Resource Management, Public Relations, Facility, and Health & Safety Management of the school. We are seeking an individual who has proven experience and the ability to plan,

develop, operational management and budgetary control. The Director of Operations will work with administrators, teachers, and the school board. In this role you will need to be able to provide leadership along with professional support and advice. This role reports directly to the Head of School.

DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES

Embody, advocate for, and execute on the mission, vision and strategic directions

Operational tasks specific to the Osprey Wilds compliance

Work in partnership with the Administration Team in the development and support of Endazhi-Nitaawiging operations

Assist with new employee onboarding and training program

Manage special project: plan, develop, execute and complete assignments

Work with Executive Director and/or Head of School to set economic objectives necessary for fiscal health and sustainability

Work with the Executive Director and/or Head of School to maintain and monitor the financial health of the organization and ensure all of the expectations of grant requirements and donations received are met and within compliance

Work with Administration Team in setting of agendas for monthly meetings with the Endazhi-Nitaawiging Board and other on-going committees and consultants

Report to Head of School, as needed, to communicate operational issues and/or needs,

Work with the Executive Director and/or Head of School to ensure school building is clean and safe with continuous maintenance and plans for improvements as needed

Fundraising for Endazhi-Nitaawiging: cultivate relationships with current and potential funding partners to meet fundraising milestones and goals.

Community building: plan, and attend community engagement/ events and community partners

All other assigned tasks

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND STRENGTHS

• Degree in Business, Educational Leadership, Indigenous Education and/or related field

• Understanding of Indigenous perspectives and willingness to learn more about Ojibwe language and culture

• At least five years of experience managing multiple projects and employees in a business and/or nonprofit and/or school or program

• At least five years in financial management

• Experience developing and managing operating budgets

• Experience working with Boards of Directors

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; including collaboration, leadership, mentoring.

• Superb interpersonal skills, Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills

• Ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, partners, volunteers, parents, and others.

• Ability to travel in and out of state, obtains a valid MN driver’s license, and obtain current auto insurance

• Must successfully pass pre-employment drug testing and State, Federal or International Background checks

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND STRENGTHS

Experience in Business Management

Administrative leadership experience in a school setting

Demonstrated experience with strategic planning and program evaluation

Background knowledge of the fiscal and operating needs of a school

Proven results coaching and developing teachers

Experience working with children, families, and communities in school vision

Successful fundraising skills

Experience and knowledge with Red Lake constitution and law

Experience and knowledge with State and Federal school policy

Endazhi-Nitaawiging Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. Endazhi-Nitaawiging will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

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