Chief Operating Officer

Job Description

Department: General Administrative
Classification: Full-Time / 100% FTE
Reports to: Avail Academy President
Oversees: Business Office, Human Resources, Technology, & Facilities

PURPOSE

The Chief Operating Officer provides operational leadership for Avail Academy and is responsible for managing and directing the non-academic functions of the school, including budgeting and finance, facility management, staff onboarding, and campus technology. Additionally, this position will oversee all campus construction projects and serve on the Executive Team.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Finance (40%)

• Build, forecast, and manage annual operating budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Lead capital expenditure planning and execution, including long-term building and infrastructure investments.
• Lead the annual auditing process.
• Lead all financial aid processes, ensuring accessibility for families, regulatory compliance, and alignment with Avail’s enrollment strategy.
• Facilitate financial projections and analyses for facility growth and program expansion.
• Review and analyze Avail’s business operations to ensure cost efficiency and organizational effectiveness.
• Oversee risk management functions, including insurance and legal matters.

2. Facility Management & Transportation (20%)

• Provide leadership and oversight of security processes and regulatory compliance.
• Lead operational purchasing and procurement.
• Oversee campus vendor relationships, warranty periods, and primary suppliers.
• Manage all property and liability insurance coverages.
• Oversee facility rental and usage, including contract negotiations and administration of tenant lease agreements.
• Support transportation and busing needs.
• Stay up to date on current trends and best practices in school safety.

3. Human Resources and Personnel Supervision (20%)

• Supervise staff, including business office, technology, and custodial/maintenance teams.
• Oversee Human Resources processes, including employment policies, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Ensure accurate and compliant employment recordkeeping.
• Stay current on tax regulations and employment law to ensure organizational compliance.

4. Information Technology Systems (10%)

• Administer IT infrastructure and managed services (internal and outsourced), including hardware, software, and troubleshooting.
• Forecast, budget for, and procure technology resources.
• Oversee technology training for faculty and staff.

5. Additional Duties (10%)

• Prepare and submit board reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Corporate

• Testimony of faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
• Has a maturing relationship with Christ and His church.
• Desires to disciple others.
• Unreserved commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Avail Academy.
• Ability to abide by the policies, procedures, and practices of Avail Academy.
• Can subscribe without mental reservation to the Statement of Faith of Avail Academy.
• A passion for Christian education.
• Effective communication skills: written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Derives satisfaction from serving as a team player in a collaborative environment.

Position Specific

• Relevant experience in organizational leadership.
• Speak boldly concerning the mission, vision, and values of Avail Academy.
• Ability to implement systems that promote efficiency and synergy.
• Effective communication skills: written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

$100,000-$110,000 range. Actual salary based on the candidate’s education and experience.
Benefits include medical, dental, life, and AD&D insurance, plus an optional retirement plan.

ABOUT AVAIL ACADEMY
Every day, we avail our talents and best efforts to Christ’s cause of raising students to recognize their unique gifts and God’s purpose for them.

Avail Academy is a Christ-centered PreK–12 school with campuses in Edina (PreK–8), Blaine (PreK–8), and Fridley (9–12), Minnesota. Our mission is to equip minds and nurture hearts to reclaim God’s world, and this calling guides everything we do.
At Avail Academy, we intentionally weave together strong academics and biblical truth so that students not only learn about God’s world but also discover their place in it. We believe a life of purpose begins now, not someday after graduation.
Through meaningful learning experiences and real opportunities to serve, students are equipped to use their gifts to make a difference in their homes, communities, and beyond. Each day, we invite students to live as part of God’s story, cultivating hearts to serve, minds to think critically, and lives that reflect Christ.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit the following to kswenson@availacademy.org:

• Letter of interest
• Resume/CV
• Names and contact information for three references
• Faith statement

Applications will be reviewed immediately.