Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations

**Please note: All Applicants MUST submit an online application on the Gainesville City School System website on the Employment webpage at www.gcssk12.net

Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations

Position Description

The Gainesville City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.

WORK LOCATION: School Board Office

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

WORK CALENDAR: 235 Days

SALARY SCHEDULE: TBD

REVISED: December 2025

Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Superintendent to provide leadership and direction to the overall business and physical operations of the district, including budget and finance, purchasing, facilities planning and construction, transportation, food services, and safety and risk management.

Essential Functions

Collaborates with the leadership team and a wide variety of stakeholders to address organizational objectives and ensure district goals for infrastructure and operations are met.

Collaborates with the Finance Executive Director on the financial planning and preparation of annual budget requests for school district operations to maintain and improve educational opportunities.

Oversees the school district's transportation programs, including bus routes, schedules, and contracts to ensure a cost-effective student transportation system.

Manages the food service and related operations to ensure compliance with established guidelines.

Manages safety and risk management policies, procedures, and practices to ensure a safe environment for employees and students, complying with legal requirements such as OSHA and Workers' Compensation.

Directs the purchasing and banking activities, including the RFP process, contracts, and inventory procedures.

Organizes and directs all aspects of the Facilities Plan, including research, analysis, and design for construction, modernization, and reconstruction of facilities.

Develops and recommends solutions for new school sites, boundary adjustments, and modifications to existing campus areas based on demographics and student enrollment projections.

Serves as the liaison with public agencies, technical consultants, and specialists regarding issues related to design, construction, and state funding eligibility.

Ensures compliance with the City of Gainesville and Hall County Government in relation to specifications, local zoning regulations, and environmental planning data for construction projects.

Manages and supervises all employees in responsibility areas, including recruitment, selection, training, professional development, and evaluation of staff.

Provides direction, constructive feedback, and leadership to department staff while ensuring department goals are achieved.

Serves on the Superintendent’s Cabinet and attends Board of Education work sessions and meetings.

Qualifications

Valid Georgia Educator Certificate in Educational Leadership required

Specialist (L6) or Doctorate (L7) degree preferred from an accredited college or university

Experience

Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in school, district and/or state-level education administration with demonstrated success

Experience as a strategic leader in critical planning, change management, facilitation, coaching and counseling others, dispute resolution, and negotiations

Proven ability to work with others in a confidential, cooperative, and service-oriented manner; excellent listening and communication skills.

Experience in a system characterized by multi-ethnic and cultural diversity preferred

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical Demands

Routine physical activities associated with a typical office setting. Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, and repetitive fine motor activities. Vision, hearing, and verbal communications are essential functions of this position.

Required Duties and Responsibilities

Employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the supervisor. The incumbent will adhere to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s Code of Ethics for Educators, all Gainesville City Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures, and all other applicable professional performance criteria. Maintenance of criminal history check is required for all employees.

Pay: From $121,310.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $121,310