The Wheeler School, Providence, RI
Director of Operations – Farm Campus
The Wheeler School, Providence, RI, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
Director of Operations – Farm Campus
Full-time, 12-month exempt position Reports to:
Chief Operating Officer The Wheeler School, a co-ed, independent day school serving approximately 825 students from nursery through grade 12 across its city and farm campuses, is seeking a
Director of Operations – Farm Campus
to join our operations team. Wheeler is an established institution with a rich 135+ year history, offering an outstanding academic environment for Greater Providence and Greater Boston students. This full-time, year-round exempt position is assigned to the Farm Campus and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. The Director of Farm Operations will be responsible for the comprehensive management and oversight of all day-to-day operations at the farm, ensuring the campus is efficiently maintained and operated to support the school’s diverse programming. Key Responsibilities include: Overseeing campus facilities and infrastructure, ensuring the campus meets educational programs and recreational use needs. Managing the Farm Campus rental operations, including coordinating external groups and events. Develop new programs and initiatives that support the School’s mission and vision. Collaborating with various school programs such as The Nest, Summer Camps, 6th grade farm program, and grade-level visits. Leading and coordinating farm-related operations, including managing construction projects and liaising with town officials, local organizations, and neighboring communities. Primary Responsibilities: Work with the School’s leadership team to develop and execute plans for the Farm. Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate six facilities team members. Identify buildings and grounds maintenance needs and determine the resources required, time needed, and associated repair costs. Manage all aspects of campus safety and security. Approve payroll, attendance records, invoice payments, and purchase orders. Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies. Procure contractors and supervise the quality of services provided. Administer and execute school policies and procedures. Determine the number of staff, equipment, and logistics necessary to support activities at the Farm. Recommend a multi-year operating and capital improvement budget for the review and approval of the Chief Operating Officer and then manage the approved budgets and projects. Manage all health and safety protocols in the workplace and minimize potential risks. Serve as an on-site supervisor of construction projects. Document and maintain records, plans, drawings, and specifications of projects. Offer guidance, in support of the Chief Operating Officer, on planning and design projects. Principal contact for health, fire safety, building, and code enforcement inspectors. Ensure building and fire safety code requirements are met, tests are conducted on fire safety mechanisms, and sprinklers pursuant to code. Conduct and record annual fire evacuation and stay-in-place drills and serve as a member of the Incident Command Team (ICT) and Safety Committee. Monitor energy efficiency and recommend investments that would produce savings. Perform routine maintenance of buildings and facilities when necessary. Approve and coordinate requests to use fields and buildings for school and property rental activities. Employment Requirements: BA in business management or related field. 5 – 7 years of experience overseeing operations of a school campus, summer camp, or relevant experience. Minimum of 3 years of hands-on management and leadership experience. Experience with developing, marketing, and implementing programs. Working knowledge of managing and adhering to budgets and understanding financial reporting. Experience with event planning and execution. Statement on Diversity and Cultural Competency At Wheeler We actively seek students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds, believing that a broad range of experiences and viewpoints enhances learning, enriches life on campus, and better prepares us all for full participation in a pluralistic, democratic society. We seek to further our community’s overall diversity and cultural competency through hiring. The Wheeler School is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or disability, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
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Full-time, 12-month exempt position Reports to:
Chief Operating Officer The Wheeler School, a co-ed, independent day school serving approximately 825 students from nursery through grade 12 across its city and farm campuses, is seeking a
Director of Operations – Farm Campus
to join our operations team. Wheeler is an established institution with a rich 135+ year history, offering an outstanding academic environment for Greater Providence and Greater Boston students. This full-time, year-round exempt position is assigned to the Farm Campus and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. The Director of Farm Operations will be responsible for the comprehensive management and oversight of all day-to-day operations at the farm, ensuring the campus is efficiently maintained and operated to support the school’s diverse programming. Key Responsibilities include: Overseeing campus facilities and infrastructure, ensuring the campus meets educational programs and recreational use needs. Managing the Farm Campus rental operations, including coordinating external groups and events. Develop new programs and initiatives that support the School’s mission and vision. Collaborating with various school programs such as The Nest, Summer Camps, 6th grade farm program, and grade-level visits. Leading and coordinating farm-related operations, including managing construction projects and liaising with town officials, local organizations, and neighboring communities. Primary Responsibilities: Work with the School’s leadership team to develop and execute plans for the Farm. Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate six facilities team members. Identify buildings and grounds maintenance needs and determine the resources required, time needed, and associated repair costs. Manage all aspects of campus safety and security. Approve payroll, attendance records, invoice payments, and purchase orders. Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies. Procure contractors and supervise the quality of services provided. Administer and execute school policies and procedures. Determine the number of staff, equipment, and logistics necessary to support activities at the Farm. Recommend a multi-year operating and capital improvement budget for the review and approval of the Chief Operating Officer and then manage the approved budgets and projects. Manage all health and safety protocols in the workplace and minimize potential risks. Serve as an on-site supervisor of construction projects. Document and maintain records, plans, drawings, and specifications of projects. Offer guidance, in support of the Chief Operating Officer, on planning and design projects. Principal contact for health, fire safety, building, and code enforcement inspectors. Ensure building and fire safety code requirements are met, tests are conducted on fire safety mechanisms, and sprinklers pursuant to code. Conduct and record annual fire evacuation and stay-in-place drills and serve as a member of the Incident Command Team (ICT) and Safety Committee. Monitor energy efficiency and recommend investments that would produce savings. Perform routine maintenance of buildings and facilities when necessary. Approve and coordinate requests to use fields and buildings for school and property rental activities. Employment Requirements: BA in business management or related field. 5 – 7 years of experience overseeing operations of a school campus, summer camp, or relevant experience. Minimum of 3 years of hands-on management and leadership experience. Experience with developing, marketing, and implementing programs. Working knowledge of managing and adhering to budgets and understanding financial reporting. Experience with event planning and execution. Statement on Diversity and Cultural Competency At Wheeler We actively seek students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds, believing that a broad range of experiences and viewpoints enhances learning, enriches life on campus, and better prepares us all for full participation in a pluralistic, democratic society. We seek to further our community’s overall diversity and cultural competency through hiring. The Wheeler School is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or disability, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
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