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The Senior Operations Director is responsible for overseeing the leadership team for our licensed programs and ensuring that each site maintains adequate enrollment, staffing, and compliance with state licensing requirements, federal regulations, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) requirements, and internal policies.

These are some of the things our Senior Operations Director will do:

• Ensure that each program is operating in compliance with state licensing requirements, federal regulations, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) requirements, and internal policies.
• Implement and communicate policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations.
• Directly manage the leadership teams of our Early Learning Academy and K-5 programs, providing guidance, direction, and support.
• In collaboration with the program directors and family engagement team, grow enrollment of each program through sound recruiting and outreach practices.
• Ensure adequate staffing at each site and that the state required staff to child ratios are maintained.
• Assist Early Learning Academy and K-5 leadership teams with scheduling, employee relations, building appearance, and CPS calls and concerns.
• Support special events within each program including Pre-K graduations, summer kick-off events, holiday programs and events throughout the year.
• Oversee emergency planning efforts across all programs, ensuring compliance and readiness.
• Develop positive relationships with directors, staff, children, and parents.
• Responsible for all other tasks as assigned by the Chief Operations Officer and senior leadership.

Here’s what we can offer for schedule, pay, and benefits:

• This is a new position for our organization and we are still determining the exact pay scale for this role.
• This is a full time salaried position. Our entire organization works Monday to Friday with no nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Discounted childcare rates for dependents are available. All employees are eligible for a 65% tuition discount. Based on household income and household size, employees may also be eligible for our general scholarship program, which covers up to 100% of the cost.
• We offer a wide variety of benefits including four different medical plan options, dental, vision, 401(k) with a matching program, employer paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, and more! Eligibility requirements must be met which is based on number of hours worked per week.
• Employees working 25+ hours a week are eligible for paid time off, which starts on day one and has no waiting period.
• All of our employees have access to a local Sioux Falls based discount portal with many savings opportunities. Discounts can include automotive care, clothing, fitness centers, home improvement, hotels, jewelry, mortgages and realtors, photographers, recreation, restaurants, and more!

We can teach you a lot, but there are a few things we are looking for in our Senior Operations Director:

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, elementary education, business administration, or another related field.
• Previous experience and a proven track record of building and leading strong teams.
• At least two years of experience managing early childhood or elementary age programs or experience in non-profit operations is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage people, work within defined budgets, and control expenses.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• A valid CPR certification or the ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days of employment is required. CPR training and certification is provided in-house by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire.
• Our job offers are contingent upon a post-offer screening process which includes, but is not limited to: a background check, child abuse and neglect screening, and drug screen.

Learn a little more about our history and our mission:

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire is the largest childcare provider in South Dakota serving 1,200 kids from 4 weeks to 18 years of age daily. We are a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, but we are our own company. This makes us unique since we have support from a national brand, but we are also a local organization that focuses specifically on the needs of the Greater Sioux Falls area.

With programs and locations throughout Sioux Falls, Brandon, and Harrisburg, we are able to guide the youth of our community toward a fulfilling and meaningful future. We are committed to excellence by striving to provide an enriched environment that meets the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of each kid we serve.

These are some of the things that makes us a great place to work:

• We invest in our talent: you'll have at least 20 hours of paid continuing education training each full year. We want all of our employees to have professional development opportunities.
• We recognize seven holidays and our centers are closed. Additionally, if the holiday falls on a weekend day, we will be closed the Friday or Monday closest to the holiday. This helps to ensure that all of our staff have a chance to enjoy holidays without work obligations. 
• BGCSE has teamed up with the South Dakota Department of Health's cancer programs to help support our worksites and improve cancer screening rates. We offer paid leave options separate from PTO to take optional screening(s). This program is available to all employees who are not seasonal or temporary.
• We are a non-profit organization that strives to make a positive impact in your community. Join our movement and make a difference with us!