Operations Specialist
Apply NowCompany: San Diego Unified School District
Location: San Diego, CA 92154
Description:
Salary: $8,976.21 - $11,441.04 Monthly
Location : Education Center - 4100 Normal Street San Diego CA 92103, CA
Job Type: Classified Management
Job Number: MGMT-25-004
Department: Department of Graduation
Opening Date: 03/31/2025
Closing Date: 4/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.
OVERVIEW:
San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for leaders who care deeply for students, inspire passion in their coworkers through collaborative leadership, and are committed to the communities in which they serve. The District seeks leaders who are committed to educational equity and work to create access and opportunity for our students furthest from education justice. The District is seeking candidates for Operations Specialist to support assigned schools/area and other programs.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Operations Specialist will plan, organize, control, and direct the daily operations and assigned functions of the assigned department; review, develop, and communicate policies, procedures, and regulations district-wide; conduct research, analyze data, and prepare statistical reports and analyses.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one's actions and the resulting impact.
POSITION SPECIFICS:
This Position is on the AASD Classified Supervisor II Salary Schedule, Salary Grade: 022.
The AASD Classified Supervisor Salary Schedule can be found by clicking here.
Examples of Duties
To view the detailed job description for Operations Specialist, click here.
An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. E = Essential Functions
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Any combination of education, experience, and/or training equivalent to a degree in business or public administration or related field and three (3) years of relevant experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Valid California driver's license.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION PROCESS
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all supplemental application questions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
If you have questions about your application, please email Suzette Hunter at
The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the and to your safe senders list.
San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information about equity in employment, contact:
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1. Your application MUST include all required attachments, responses to required application questions, and current and previous employment history and education in the Work Experience and Education sections of the online application to evaluate your qualifications for this position. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your experience or skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills or experience will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. You must complete the Work Experience, Education, and credentials sections of the online application. It is important to note that a resume must be attached and does NOT substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections of the online application. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details in the the Work Experience and Education sections, attach all required documents, and respond to all required application questions. Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration.Important Note: Review your application and attachments prior to submitting your application. The application system does not provide opportunities for you to make changes after submission. It is recommended attachments are saved and uploaded in PDF format. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement.
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2. Are you currently working in a monthly-salaried position with the District that is represented by the Administrators Association San Diego (AASD) and/or are you a current affiliate member of AASD?
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3. If you ARE a current monthly-salaried employee of SDUSD, please enter your SDUSD employee I.D. number.If you are not a current monthly employee, please type N/A
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4. What is your highest level of education completed? Please note: To receive credit for a college degree, trade school or certificate, a photocopy of an official transcript, diploma, or certificate must be attached to your application. Degrees or coursework completed in a country other than the United States will need to be accompanied by a foreign transcript evaluation.Click for more informationIf you have listed a degree above, please state the area of concentration for your degree. If you have multiple degrees, please list all areas of concentration. If you did not list a degree, please answer N/A.
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5. Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field?
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6. If you have listed a degree above, please state the area of concentration for your degree. If you have multiple degrees, please list all areas of concentration. If you did not list a degree, please answer N/A.Please note: To receive credit for a college degree, a photocopy of an official transcript or diploma must be attached to your application or submitted by the close date. Degrees or coursework completed in a country other than the United States will need to be accompanied by a foreign transcript evaluation. Click for more information
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7. How many years of full time paid work experience do you have planning, organizing, controlling, and directing the daily operations and assigned functions of a department or school site? Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application.
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8. Please describe the experience you have indicated above regarding: planning, organizing, controlling, and directing the daily operations and assigned functions of a department in the areas of communication, technology, record management, workflow monitoring, and productivity assessment. Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
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9. Please select the answer that best describes your experienceDeveloping short and long-range plans for increasing efficiency through the use of technology and human resources.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
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10. Please select the answer that best describes your experienceConducting research, analyzing data, and preparing and maintaining a variety of statistical reports, records, and files.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
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11. Please select the answer that best describes your experienceComposing reports, procedures, and correspondence covering a wide variety of matters.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
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12. Please select the answer that best describes your experienceWriting and designing brochures, flyers, presentations, and other documents.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
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13. Please select the answer that best describes your experienceConducting and facilitating meetings.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
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14. Please select the answer that best describes your experienceResolving problems and providing direction for department staff members, district personnel, and others.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
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15. Please select the answer that best describes your experienceDeveloping, implementing, and updating internal and external procedures to assure smooth and efficient delivery of services and compliance with laws, policies and regulations.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
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16. Please select the areas in which you have experience directing a department.Your related experience must be clearly shown in the areas of work history on your application.If you do not have experience performing any of the following select N/A.Check all that apply.
Required Question
Location : Education Center - 4100 Normal Street San Diego CA 92103, CA
Job Type: Classified Management
Job Number: MGMT-25-004
Department: Department of Graduation
Opening Date: 03/31/2025
Closing Date: 4/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.
OVERVIEW:
San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for leaders who care deeply for students, inspire passion in their coworkers through collaborative leadership, and are committed to the communities in which they serve. The District seeks leaders who are committed to educational equity and work to create access and opportunity for our students furthest from education justice. The District is seeking candidates for Operations Specialist to support assigned schools/area and other programs.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Operations Specialist will plan, organize, control, and direct the daily operations and assigned functions of the assigned department; review, develop, and communicate policies, procedures, and regulations district-wide; conduct research, analyze data, and prepare statistical reports and analyses.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one's actions and the resulting impact.
POSITION SPECIFICS:
- Working Location is based out of the Department of Graduationlocated at 4100 Normal Street San Diego CA 92103
- Scheduled for 40 hours per week, 12 months per year
- Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents
This Position is on the AASD Classified Supervisor II Salary Schedule, Salary Grade: 022.
The AASD Classified Supervisor Salary Schedule can be found by clicking here.
Examples of Duties
To view the detailed job description for Operations Specialist, click here.
An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. E = Essential Functions
- Plan, organize, control, and direct the day-to-day operations of the assigned department in the areas of communication, technology, record management, workflow monitoring, and productivity assessment. E
- Develop short- and long-range plans for increasing efficiency through the use of technology and human resources. E
- Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare and maintain a variety of statistical reports, records, and files; compose reports, procedures, and correspondence covering a wide variety of matters; write and design brochures, flyers, presentations, and other documents. E
- Conduct and facilitate meetings, resolve problems, provide direction for department staff members, district personnel, and others as required; serve on district-wide committees, task forces, and panels. E
- Develop, implement, and update internal and external procedures to assure smooth and efficient delivery of services and compliance with laws, policies and regulations. E
- Perform a variety of major special projects affecting district-wide personnel, programs, and activities. E
- Monitor and direct the maintenance of equipment and systems that support the delivery of services. E
- Communicate with administrators, staff, and members of the public to coordinate activities, resolve issues, and exchange information. E
- Direct and/or supervise assigned staff members; and coordinate the interview and selection process. E
- Perform other duties reasonably related to this job class.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Any combination of education, experience, and/or training equivalent to a degree in business or public administration or related field and three (3) years of relevant experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Valid California driver's license.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION PROCESS
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all supplemental application questions.
- Online employment application
- A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and supplemental questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
- Paper applications are not accepted.
- Answer all supplemental questions
- The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
- Attach required documents (PDF format recommended)
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
- Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments.
- A resume is to be attached, but does NOT substitute for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
- Letters of Recommendation / Professional References. Must attach at least one (1) recent Letter of Recommendation, dated within one year; may attach up to two (2) additional letters, but not more than three (3).
- Additional documents (optional)
- Additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
If you have questions about your application, please email Suzette Hunter at
The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the and to your safe senders list.
San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information about equity in employment, contact:
- Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: (619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net
- Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: (619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net
- 504 Coordinator Eri Nall: (619) 344-6420,
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1. Your application MUST include all required attachments, responses to required application questions, and current and previous employment history and education in the Work Experience and Education sections of the online application to evaluate your qualifications for this position. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your experience or skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills or experience will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. You must complete the Work Experience, Education, and credentials sections of the online application. It is important to note that a resume must be attached and does NOT substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections of the online application. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details in the the Work Experience and Education sections, attach all required documents, and respond to all required application questions. Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration.Important Note: Review your application and attachments prior to submitting your application. The application system does not provide opportunities for you to make changes after submission. It is recommended attachments are saved and uploaded in PDF format. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement.
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2. Are you currently working in a monthly-salaried position with the District that is represented by the Administrators Association San Diego (AASD) and/or are you a current affiliate member of AASD?
- Yes
- No
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3. If you ARE a current monthly-salaried employee of SDUSD, please enter your SDUSD employee I.D. number.If you are not a current monthly employee, please type N/A
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4. What is your highest level of education completed? Please note: To receive credit for a college degree, trade school or certificate, a photocopy of an official transcript, diploma, or certificate must be attached to your application. Degrees or coursework completed in a country other than the United States will need to be accompanied by a foreign transcript evaluation.Click for more informationIf you have listed a degree above, please state the area of concentration for your degree. If you have multiple degrees, please list all areas of concentration. If you did not list a degree, please answer N/A.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
- Some College Coursework
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the Above
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5. Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field?
- Yes
- No
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6. If you have listed a degree above, please state the area of concentration for your degree. If you have multiple degrees, please list all areas of concentration. If you did not list a degree, please answer N/A.Please note: To receive credit for a college degree, a photocopy of an official transcript or diploma must be attached to your application or submitted by the close date. Degrees or coursework completed in a country other than the United States will need to be accompanied by a foreign transcript evaluation. Click for more information
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7. How many years of full time paid work experience do you have planning, organizing, controlling, and directing the daily operations and assigned functions of a department or school site? Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application.
- I do not have any related work experience.
- I have been trained in this area but have no related work experience.
- I have less than 1 year of related work experience.
- I have more than 1 year but less 3 than years of related work experience.
- I have more than 3 years but less than 5 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 5 years but less than 7 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 7 years but less than 9 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 9 years of related work experience.
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8. Please describe the experience you have indicated above regarding: planning, organizing, controlling, and directing the daily operations and assigned functions of a department in the areas of communication, technology, record management, workflow monitoring, and productivity assessment. Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
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9. Please select the answer that best describes your experienceDeveloping short and long-range plans for increasing efficiency through the use of technology and human resources.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
- I have no background or training in this activity.
- I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
- I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
- I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
- I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
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10. Please select the answer that best describes your experienceConducting research, analyzing data, and preparing and maintaining a variety of statistical reports, records, and files.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
- I have no background or training in this activity.
- I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
- I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
- I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
- I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
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11. Please select the answer that best describes your experienceComposing reports, procedures, and correspondence covering a wide variety of matters.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
- I have no background or training in this activity.
- I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
- I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
- I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
- I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
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12. Please select the answer that best describes your experienceWriting and designing brochures, flyers, presentations, and other documents.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
- I have no background or training in this activity.
- I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
- I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
- I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
- I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
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13. Please select the answer that best describes your experienceConducting and facilitating meetings.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
- I have no background or training in this activity.
- I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
- I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
- I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
- I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
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14. Please select the answer that best describes your experienceResolving problems and providing direction for department staff members, district personnel, and others.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
- I have no background or training in this activity.
- I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
- I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
- I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
- I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
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15. Please select the answer that best describes your experienceDeveloping, implementing, and updating internal and external procedures to assure smooth and efficient delivery of services and compliance with laws, policies and regulations.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
- I have no background or training in this activity.
- I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
- I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
- I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
- I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
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16. Please select the areas in which you have experience directing a department.Your related experience must be clearly shown in the areas of work history on your application.If you do not have experience performing any of the following select N/A.Check all that apply.
- Communication
- Technology
- Record management
- Workflow monitoring
- Productivity assessment
- N/A
Required Question