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Director of Operations
Glenelg Country School
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Posted: 27-Mar-25
Location: Ellicott City, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Salary: $100,000 - $130,000
Categories:
Facilities or Plant Operations
Position Summary
The Director of Operations oversees all of the physical assets for Glenelg Country School, including campus maintenance, construction projects, and operations processes. This position will advise on all matters related to facilities, construction, and campus planning as well as maintenance of existing facilities and infrastructure. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.
Glenelg Country School has partnered with DovetailED on this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Melissa Cahill, Director of Human Resources), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Madison Sunley, Senior Recruiter, at madison@dovetailedsourcing.com. Please do not contact the school directly.
Essential Functions
Serve as the advisor to the Chief Financial Officer for facilities, maintenance, construction projects, campus planning, ongoing projects, and strategic planning.
Oversee the Operations staff including custodians, maintenance, and mail delivery.
Serve as the primary point of contact for external contractors, vendors, and local authorities, ensuring seamless coordination for projects, compliance, and external relations.
Collaborate with Divisions to ensure clear communications and advise on regular projects and needs.
Ensure maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep of equipment and common areas.
Manage waste management and recycling efforts.
Manage operations budget to include strategic planning input for future projects.
Collaborate with local compliance officials to maintain proper standards, including fire alarms and elevator functions.
Work with various agencies to ensure compliance with environmental health and safety regulations.
Education and Experience Needs
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Operations, Facilities Management, Project Management, or related field. Prefer experience in an educational setting.
Comprehensive knowledge of physical plants, building systems, and grounds operations
Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal skills.
Ability to navigate complex facility operations while ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
Strong leadership skills and experience managing a team.
Experience managing a departmental budget.
Knowledge of safety compliance for county, state, and federal policies.
Exceptional problem-solving skills.
Ability to be proactive in keeping campus operations running smoothly and ensuring a safe and cleanly environment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to listen, physically direct, and speak. The employee is required to stand, walk, frequently lift equipment and materials weighing 100 pounds or more, crawl, climb, twist, turn, and reach to complete a variety of job duties. Position works in all weather conditions with indoor and outdoor needs. Noise levels may be high depending on the nature of the work being completed.
Glenelg Country School is an age 2 through grade 12 co-educational, non-sectarian, college preparatory school located on 90 acres in Howard County, Maryland. Glenelg Country School seeks to recruit and retain faculty and staff who not only exemplify the qualities described in the school’s mission, but also add to the intellectual, racial, cultural, and ethnic diversity of the school community.
Faculty and staff are a vital and valued part of the GCS family. Our school provides the opportunity to work in a stimulating, inspiring and rewarding environment, and we are committed to providing a premier educational experience by bringing new ideas, opportunities, people, skills and experiences to our students. Glenelg Country School is an equal opportunity employer and employees enjoy excellent benefits that include health coverage, retirement packages, and study grants.