Director of Operations

Position Summary:

The Director of Operations will work closely with the Principals at Yeshiva University High School for Girls in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the school. This includes facilities management, procurement, security, and school grant applications.

Schedule: In person 5 days per week, 8:30 am -5:00 pm, Fridays 8:30 am -12:45pm

Position Responsibilities:

Financial & Budget Management

• Prepare and manage budget sheets to track expenses and financial allocations on the day-to-day facilities operations at the Girls High School.
• Identify long-term projects and attend to short-term building issues.
• Coordinate federal and state funding applications, compliance, and reporting.
• Oversee Title funding to ensure proper utilization and documentation.
• Manage purchasing and supplies ordering while maintaining cost efficiency.

Operations & Logistics

• Manage facility improvements by coordinating maintenance and upgrades.
• Ensure operational efficiency across departments through streamlined processes.
• Research new vendors and identify ways to cut costs to reduce overall spending.
• Work with programming and admissions teams to procure goods and services.
• Sit in the Main Office, helping answer the phone and assisting students when necessary.
• Oversee busing: daily bus routes, nighttime busing, and busing for all trips.

Event Coordination & Planning

• Develop and maintain daily & weekly event calendars to organize activities.
• Prepare event checklists to ensure all logistics and details are covered.
• Support dinner and catering arrangements for events and organizational needs.
• Assist with Cleaning Service coordination to align programs and initiatives.

Development & Strategic Support

• Contribute to development efforts, including funding opportunities and strategic planning.
  Collaborate with leadership to align operations with organizational goals.
• Assist with annual school events such as the Fundraising Dinner, Scholarship Campaigns, and other applicable events.
• Handle grant applications and seek out new grant opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Development, Admissions, and Marketing teams to advance the goals of each.

Experience & Educational Background:

• A bachelor's degree
• 5-7 years of professional experience, preferably in an educational organization or a school

Skills & Competencies:

• Possess strong project management skills
• Be able to lead a team
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Be organized, self-managed, and able to handle many responsibilities simultaneously
• Have highly developed problem-solving skills
• Be dependable and have excellent follow-through
• Financial management and budgeting skills
• Experience with state and federal funding processes preferred
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and oversee multiple projects simultaneously
• Be aligned with the education philosophy and mission of Yeshiva University

Salary Range:

$65,000 - $80,000

Application Instructions:

To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/876/cw/en-us/job/498155/director-of-operations