About the Role
This role is responsible for the management and oversight of the school’s facilities and grounds maintenance, and our compliance with municipal, human resource, and other licensing and regulation needs of the school. This role seeks to position the school’s physical assets to fulfill our mission of cultivating healthy, confident, and compassionate learners.
The general responsibilities of the Director of Campus Operations include:
Oversee the functions and policies & procedures of Facilities Maintenance and Groundskeeping
Liaise with Family Association representatives on playground and campus beautification projects
Manage orders of supply and material needs of all programs, Administration, and the common areas of the school
Oversee facilities maintenance, contract services, inspections, licensing, and health & safety needs, including licensing and permitting compliance requirements for state, local, and federal agencies (DHR, Department of Health, OSHA, etc.)
Assist Administrator with Campus Master Planning
Collaborate with the Director of Business to set budgets indicative of current and projected needs
Plan, manage, and oversee capital projects
Management of health & safety/emergency management policies and procedures, in conjunction with the Administrator, Faculty, and Board of Trustees
Assist with hiring process, working alongside Hiring Committee, Faculty Chair, and Director of Business
This position reports directly to the Administrator
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation
Starting salary is $37K, determined annually as recommended by the Administrator and approved of the Board of Trustees
2 weeks paid time off
Partial tuition remission for dependent children as per the Tuition Remission Policy
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Hours
Administrative staff members are required to attend weekly Admin team meetings,
Faculty/Staff meetings (Wednesdays from 3:15-5:00p), and occasional functions which may occur on the weekends or after 5:30pm.
The expectation is approximately 40 hours per week at the hours listed above. It is year-round, with flexible work hours and space during summer months.
See the school calendar for school holiday closings, typically all Federal holidays, plus one week at Thanksgiving and Spring Break, two weeks at Winter Break, and one week each at the start and end of summer programs.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
5+ years of professional experience in Human Resources, Management, Operations, or related fields
Proven track record working as a part of a team
Experience working with outside agencies and contractors
Comfortable communicating with a wide variety of audiences including students, faculty, parents/guardians, and contractors
Willingness to learn database software
Agreement with the school’s Policies and Procedures Handbook
Preferred Experience
Management or related degree
Human resources experience
Experience working with non-profit organizations (501(c)(3) status entities, preferably in independent schools, or similar environment
Exposure to Waldorf Education
Experience working with the consensus model of decision-making
About Our School
The mission of Alabama Waldorf School is to cultivate healthy, confident, compassionate learners who excel socially, academically, and civically. We are seeking colleagues who will bring a passion for teaching and an enthusiastic commitment to join this community. Candidates must be committed to caring for and educating children in a lively and engaging way, recognizing that not all children learn in the same style.