Chief Operations Officer

Chief Operations Officer

Walsh Jesuit High School is currently seeking an experienced professional to fill the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO). The Chief Operations Officer at Walsh Jesuit High School is a senior leadership role designed to support the mission and values of Walsh Jesuit through the efficient management and continuous improvement of all operational systems including facility management, transportation management, information technology and food service management. As a member of the Walsh Jesuit management team, the Chief Operations Officer is responsible for all aspects of school operations ensuring efficient use of school resources for the students we serve as well as focusing on operational excellence, safety and service quality. The Chief Operations Officer supervises a team of facility support staff, transportation staff, IT staff, and the food service contract of the school. Additionally, Walsh Jesuit has initiated a comprehensive multi-year capital campaign and the Chief Operations Officer will play a central role in the partnership with the project team tasked with execution of these renovations and expansion projects.

Major Responsibilities

I. Facility Management

1. Oversee the daily operations of school facilities, including buildings, grounds, and infrastructure.
2. Ensure the maintenance, repair, and cleanliness of all school buildings, classrooms, and outdoor areas.
3. Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules and capital improvement plans.
4. Manage facility-related projects, including renovations, upgrades, and new construction.
5. Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
6. Develop and maintain streamlined systems for maintenance and usage of all buildings on the WJ campus; including detailing maintenance needs, providing quality control, and proactively scheduling and addressing basic repairs through specific service providers.

II. Transportation Management

1. Oversee the management of school transportation services, including buses, vehicles, and routes.
2. Ensure safe, timely, and efficient transportation for students, faculty, and staff.
3. Develop and enforce transportation policies and procedures to maintain safety standards and compliance with relevant regulations.
4. Collaborate with transportation vendors or manage internal transportation staff to ensure smooth operations.
5. Address transportation issues, complaints, and logistical challenges to ensure a seamless service.
6. Maintains WJHS vehicle fleet through tracking and addressing maintenance, repair, safety, and inspection issues.

III. Information Systems Management

1. Work closely with the Director of Information Systems and Technology to ensure that the Walsh Jesuit is advancing a strategy to achieve best-in-class innovative technology solutions to learning, operational and administrative environments within the school.
2. Oversee the budget, implementation, maintenance, and security of school-wide IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and cloud-based services.

IV. Food Service Management

• Serve as the school's primary liaison with food service partner to ensure exceptional daily food service and catering for Walsh Jesuit.
• Ensure that the food service operation meets health, safety, and nutritional standards.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to food service operations.

1. Address student, parent, and staff concerns related to food quality, nutrition, and service.
2. Develop cost-effective strategies to balance quality, sustainability, and budget.

V. Administration

1. Lead and develop a team of operational staff, including managers and supervisors, in each area of responsibility.
2. Collaborate with the WJ President and management team to align operational goals with the school's mission and objectives.
3. Work closely with the Chief Financial Officer to prepare and manage budgets for facilities, transportation, food services and information systems.
4. Ensure effective communication with faculty, staff, students, and parents regarding operational matters.

VI. Faith Formation

• Embrace, display, and support Catholic/Christian values and spiritual formation.
• Regular participation in Ignatian formation activities including the school's formal formation program, school masses, retreats, and other activities/events as scheduled.

Core Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Facilities Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Have a minimum of 10 years operations management, facilities management or similar leadership role plus at least five years management experience.
• Experience managing budgets and contracts.
• Have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Have excellent organizational, problem solving, time management and prioritization skills.
• Have excellent computer and data management skills and proven success of networking and relationship development.
• Practicing Christian who embraces Catholic spirituality and values.

Compensation and Benefits

This full-time 12-month position offers a competitive hourly rate along with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance and 401k plan with matching contribution.

About Walsh Jesuit High School

As a Catholic School in the Jesuit tradition, Walsh Jesuit High School has been educating "Men and Women for and with Others" for more than 60 years. Walsh Jesuit held its first classes in 1965 and continues to reach beyond academic excellence to develop competence, conscience, and compassion within its students while teaching them to actively engage with their community as men and women for and with others.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the Walsh Jesuit website to learn more about the transformational impact of WJ.

Employment Philosophy

Consummate with its mission, the school strives to develop a community that is appropriately representative of the diversity of society. As an equal opportunity employer, Walsh Jesuit High School is committed to a diverse workforce.