Administrator—Job Description
The Administrator will act as the chief officer of the school and will be responsible for the daily operations, personnel, expenditures, and any other area that affects school operations. The list below details some of the many responsibilities the Administrator must implement and/or oversee. The Administrator reports to the Church Pastor and works with the School Board concerning school policy.
General Operations
- Ensure that the academic and social programs of the school meet the school’s vision
- Create an environment where meeting and supporting the needs of students, families, and staff is the central focus of the administration
- Develop and implement the school’s policies and oversee the writing of its handbooks
- Work to ensure that all reporting requirements are met in an accurate and timely manner (including school report cards and all state and federal reports)
- Work with the School Board on policies, long-range planning, finances, and marketing
- Oversee and build the school’s spiritual environment
- Oversee and build positive church/school relationship
Curricular
- Ensure that the school meets stated curriculum and policy standards
- Ensure that student progress and logging of attendance hours meet school and state requirements
- Oversee testing logistics for the school
- Oversee accreditation procedures for the school
- Delegate responsibilities from the list above to the appropriate members of the administration and staff
- Advise on student placements
Enrollment
- Oversee the application and enrollment process
- Oversee the assignment of students to teachers
- Oversee the enrollment, withdrawal, course changes, and basic student information on the school’s student information system
- Organize and oversee parent and student orientation
Students and Families
- Develop regular and effective communication channels with families
- Oversee discipline policies and procedures
- Build strong school/family relationships
- Develop extra-curricular student activities including but not limited to athletics, student leadership, fine arts, school clubs, and regular mission opportunities
Staff
- Hire, train, and manage all teachers and staff
- Organize and oversee staff orientations
- Work with administrative staff to ensure that processes and communications between the school board and K-12 are in place
- Work with administrative staff to organize and deliver ongoing staff development
- Supervise teaching and office staff personnel
Finance
- Prepare and oversee annual budget
- Understand the state Chart of Accounts
- Work with accounting department and Pastor to oversee all business operations including: billing, budget development, cash flow reports, payroll, health benefit programs and any other business or personnel issues
Marketing/PR
- Promote the school and its interests with its various publics
- Work with development department to organize and lead student recruitment events and fundraising activities
- Help develop public relations, communications, and marketing plans
- Review and revise long range plan
The Administrator will have:
- Master’s degree or equivalent work experience
- School administration experience
- A teachable spirit and vision for the school
- Great organizational and time management skills
- Flexible schedule
- Advanced technology skills and/or a willingness to learn
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Forward Application to:
West Side Baptist Church
2400 W. Hillsboro St.
El Dorado, Arkansas 71730
Telephone: 870-863-4113