Director of Finance, Administration, and Operations

POSITION: Director of Finance, Administration, and Operations

STATUS: Full-time

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: ISS Asia Pacific Superintendent

OVERVIEW:

Achieve Xiamen International School (AXIS) is an International Schools Services (ISS) joint venture/managed school that opened to students in Fall 2021. Holding an international licence, having generous support from the local authorities, and being well-funded, AXIS is positioned to be the premier choice for foreign-passport-holding families in the greater Xiamen region.

The director of finance, administration, and operations is a senior-level administrator responsible for safe daily operation of the school. In coordination with the ISS Superintendent, the director will provide a positive experience for members of the AXIS community: students, staff, and parents.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• A keen analytical, problem-solving approach, including in ambiguous situations that 
  

require figuring out new solutions rather than taking predetermined paths to success 

• Ability to lead effectively through relationships, persuasion and influence 
  
• Track record of both developing strategies to meet goals and executing effectively on 
  

that strategy; great planner with excellent follow through 

• Strong cross-cultural skills and experience managing in China 
  
• Experience managing the finances of a school, organization or business 
  
• Track record of building effective teams and managing them to results 
  
• Sense of deep personal responsibility for the organization's success 
  
• Passion for education; experience in international and/or private schools a major plus 
  

DUTIES:

People 

• Build and nurture a staff culture that is focused on high quality service, 
  

improving the experience of students, families and colleagues and developing their own 

professional skills. 

• Ensure a high-performing team across all financial, administrative, and operational areas of the school including finance, facilities, operations, security, IT, HR, food service and other areas. 
  
• Maintain excellent relationships with relevant government authorities to promote positive reputation and smooth operation of the school
  

Financial Management

• Serve as chief financial officer of the campus, managing resources to prioritize the highest value activities and meet budgets.
  
• Partner with the Director of Admissions and Marketing, manage the financial assistance budget and drive re-enrollment.
  

Operations 

• Ensure the campus is fully operational and that all needs are met throughout the school year. 
  
• Maintain thorough compliance with all applicable governmental and accreditor regulations. 
  
• Maintain best-in class security and safety practices while ensuring that all members of the community are warmly welcomed on campus. 
  

Facilities 

• Maintain AXIS brand standards throughout campus
  
• Deliver campus expansion and summer construction in a quality manner, such that the 
  

campus is ready to welcome faculty back to a finished school each year. 

Campus Leadership 

• Participate as an active member of the senior campus leadership team, which shares 
  

collective responsibility for the campus' overall success 

• Enthusiastically tackle the innumerable responsibilities and challenges that come with 
  

building a new top-tier school

Other Duties As Assigned

• As the needs of a start-up school are varied and dynamic, “other duties as assigned” may occupy up to 30% of total time allocation.
  

Requirements

• Open to all nationalities.
  

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience working
  

• Strong command of spoken and written English
  

• Able to work in a diverse team of both foreign and local cast members
  

Benefits