Director of Operations and Administration
Boston Teacher Residency (BTR)
www.bpe.org/btr

Organizational Background

The Boston Teacher Residency (BTR) is the Boston Public Schools’ (BPS) teacher preparation program. Managed by the Boston Plan for Excellence (www.bpe.org), BTR is centered upon a year-long internship (the “residency”) in a BPS classroom. The participants, called Teacher Residents, spend four days each week working closely with a Mentor Teacher in a BPS classroom. They take courses intended to prepare them to become highly effective urban teachers in two summer components and during the school year on Fridays and one afternoon per week. Upon successful completion of their residency year, Residents earn a Massachusetts Initial Teacher License and a Master’s degree in education from UMASS/Boston, and all earn a dual license as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Special Needs one year later. Residents commit to teach for at least three additional years in the BPS.

Position Description

BTR is looking for a Director of Operations and Administration, a newly created position, with demonstrated excellence in management. BTR is an organization defined by passionate commitment to Boston Public School students, a ‘whatever it takes’ style of work and collaboration, and a proactive entrepreneurial approach to problem solving and improvement. In its fifth year, the organization is moving from a start-up to a sustainable institution. This transition requires a manager who is skilled at leading change and supporting staff as they work to improve their practice; who understands the dilemmas and messiness of organizational change and improvement; and who, along with the staff, is eager to learn and adapt over time. In addition, the ideal candidate will be skilled at building strong and sustainable partnerships, in particular with the BPS Human Resource and Operations Departments. In addition, s/he will be responsible for the administrative management of key external partners as well as the fiscal management of the organization.

The Director of Operations and Administration will report to the Director of BTR and oversee admissions and recruitment as well as data management and outcome measurement with a total of 4 direct reports.

Responsibilities:

1. Resident recruiting management:

* Responsible for leading and managing the recruiting team and overall process
* Leads development of recruiting strategy to ensure that BTR meets BPS’s needs
* Develops and manages the overall “offer” for new residents, including the financial package
* Oversees recruiting operations, including the outreach process, the admissions process, and the decision-making process involving BTR and other BPS stakeholders

2. Data and evaluation management and information management

* Responsible for determining the data required to evaluate BTR’s programs
* Works with outside vendors, BPE, and BTR managers to collect, analyze, and use data to assess the program effectiveness
* Oversees BTR Data and Information Management department ensuring the optimal use of technology tools throughout the organization

3. Development and management of Alumni programs

* Responsible for identifying needs and developing alumni programs
* Oversees management of alumni programs

4. Other Operations

A. Supervises and ensures success of the following BTR departments/functions:
* Americorps program
* MA DOE relations
* UMass partnership

B. Licensure Oversight

* Manage coordination with MA DOE for BPS as designated agency of alternative licensure.
* Oversee licensing process for Residents

C. Fiscal Management

* Design and oversee the program budget, working with all partners and the BPE Controller to ensure accuracy and to respond to changes as necessary.
* Oversee the financial paperwork needed for various budgetary transactions.
* Manage internal BTR departmental outcomes, action plans and budgets

Qualifications:

* Minimum of 3 – 5 years management/supervisory experience
* B.A./B.S. required; advanced education and/or business degree a plus
* Experience with recruiting and related human resource experience a major plus
* Financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills required
* Demonstrated ability to
      o manage an organization undergoing significant change
      o inspire staff to set high expectations for themselves
      o create organizational processes and systems for greater efficiency and effectiveness
      o build and strengthen partnerships
* Excellent interpersonal and communications (oral and written) skills
* Passion for equity in education
* Sense of humor a plus.

If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@bpe.org or fax to 617-227-8446. Or you may mail it to:

Boston Plan for Excellence

6 Beacon Street, #615

Boston, MA 02108

Boston Teacher Residency is an equal opportunity employer.

Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.