Director of Campus Operations

The Director of Campus Operations will be a member of the Operational Leadership Team and is responsible for the oversight of all campus and facility operations and manages a staff of 10+ full- and part-time individuals as well as outside contractors and vendors. The Director of Campus Operations will facilitate the management of operations, future planning and safety and security of all school facilities. In addition, the Director of Operations will ensure a safe and secure environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Operations

• Provides direction for all campus and facility operations

• Ensures effective, constant communication within the school community of all maintenance projects, construction, public safety and related issues.

• Manages resources for all school real estate assets, including but not limited to utilities, equipment, and personnel.

• Coordinates all external programming on campus with Facilities and Operations and Campus Safety.

• Manages all the internal and externally contracted vendors and staff involved in all departments under this role.

• Oversees the development and implementation of utility management and conservation programs.

• Oversees campus safety to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local codes and regulations.

• Establishes procedures for maintenance, repair and/or replacement of School facilities, grounds and systems equipment.

Financial Management

• Develops and manages the annual operating budget as well as capital equipment and project budgets for all departments under this role.

• Works with design professionals to assist in the preparation of bid documents and specifications for capital and operating projects, and directs and oversees any construction and renovation activities and inventory control.

• Renews and approves invoices and requests to assure payments are made in accordance with contractual agreements as well as all other equipment and material purchases.

• Works effectively with local, state, and federal officials with regard to the building and development plan approval process.

• Works directly with the Chief Financial and Operating Officer to develop long and short term financial plans to address deferred maintenance needs.

Operational Leadership

• Provides training and professional development opportunities for staff.

• Participates as an active member of the school's operational leadership team.

• Attends Board of Trustee meetings when appropriate, is involved in strategic planning and keeping the Board fully apprised of the Academy’s campus operations.

• Serves as a member of the Facilities Committee and Emergency Response Team, as well as serves as School Incident Commander during an Emergency Crisis.

• Maintains and enhances the school’s good standing in relevant professional organizations.

• Is an integral leader for the school community and participates fully in daily community life of the school.

• Extends himself/herself beyond the responsibilities of a job description when the need arises.

• Assists the Chief Financial and Operating Officer with all other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Competencies:

• Knowledge of all phases of physical plant operation, maintenance and repair, planning, scheduling, management and administration of the plant; federal, state, and local regulations.

• Knowledge and experience with state and local safety, fire, construction, and public access.

• Must have an understanding of blueprints and building codes.

• Experience developing cost estimates and budget.

• Skilled in areas of budgeting and financial administration.

• Expertise in MS Office products (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel) and job related technology such as Rev It and AutoCad.

Skills & abilities:

• General management and organizational skills necessary to administer large and diverse departments.

• Ability to multitask.

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Ability to communicate effectively utilizing interpersonal skills to maintain effective relationships with all members of staff, faculty, students, parents, the board and the general public.

• Ability to provide leadership in the area of professional development and performance evaluation.

• Strong commitment to PrK-12 education.

• Ability to organize, plan and execute plans effectively

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in management, engineering or related field is required.

Preferred Education:

Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Experience:

Five years of head of facility operations including a minimum of two years experience in an educational setting.

Preferred Experience:

• Five years of project management experience.

• Ability to serve as an owner’s representative.

• Particular interest in historic buildings.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at time.

• Work in a wide variety of environments throughout the school campus- several buildings at different locations.

Reasonable Accommodations: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Packer's values and vision of educational excellence include embracing diversity, fostering community, nurturing a sense of belonging, and ensuring all learners are valued and challenged. We actively embrace the diversity of New York City and seek employees who share Packer’s values of equity, inclusion, and belonging, and who wish to learn from the experiences and perspectives of others. We strongly encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds and perspectives may be underrepresented.

The Packer Collegiate Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to, but is not limited to, educational policies, admission, financial aid, hiring and employment practices, use of school facilities, athletics, and other school-administered programs.

Salaries are determined based on a scale reflecting years of teaching experience and level of education.