Campus Operations Director

Campus Operations DirectorShining Mountain Waldorf School, founded in 1983, is an accredited Pre-K-12 nonprofit Waldorf independent school located in Boulder, Colorado on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. We are recognized for our academic depth, experiential learning, artistic integration, wilderness experiences, and place-based, innovative program. Our school is about an hour's drive to Denver and Rocky Mountain National Park. We are close to world-class hiking, skiing, and outdoor recreation. A college town, Boulder is home to the University of Colorado and Naropa University, as well as numerous local organizations that provide a rich variety of arts, lectures, and workshops. Boulder is known for its natural beauty, environmental initiatives, sustainable agriculture, farm-to-table dining, and more than 300 days of sunshine each year.Shining Mountain Waldorf School (SMWS) is at an exciting point in its 40 year history. We have recently built a new state of the art high school campus, adjacent to the existing lower school campus. The school has been deeply engaged in a revisioning process to rediscover our unique, contemporary identity and to identify several capstone pilot program opportunities.This position is a highly visible position in our community, and oversees all policies, practices and communication related to campus operations and health and safety. This position manages and represents the operations of our school community, working closely with the faculty and staff, parents, students, visitors, and volunteers. The Campus Operations Director facilitates daily school life on and off campus in accordance with established policies and in response to immediate needs and situations. The Campus Operations Director will supervise the lower school office staff to receive students and support parents with health incidents and campus information. Additionally, this position will work directly with teachers to facilitate field trips, manage faculty substitution needs, and oversee internal and external calendaring.Essential Job Responsibilities:Manage all safety compliance, campus visitor background checks, campus safety, weather procedures, first aid, emergency procedures, drill checklists, school closure procedures, and chair risk and safety committee meetingsManage process to update safety manuals and handbooksUpdate various school and student forms - including back to school formsCommunicate and monitor safety practices, along with School DirectorRepresent the school in community and professional meetings as required, and other agencies and the governmentReceive and manage parent issues and direct parents to appropriate individualsInterface with vendors for the school:Coordinate space rentalsPoint of contact for service providersPoint of contact for health and facilities issuesEnsure development and implementation of administrative policies, procedures and programs focused on school operationsIn coordination with the School Director and Business Director, participate in budget planningAs supervisor of the office staff, be responsible for the selection, hiring, training, daily work and timesheet approval, and annual evaluation of staffSupervise the facility and grounds department and support prioritizing projects.Coordinate with our athletic director and program managers around facilities use and safety complianceEnsure compliance with applicable regulations of the State Board of Education and other private school and day care regulatorsEnsure compliance with the Health department; legal requirements for Colorado immunization policy, interface for Boulder County Department of Health, Colorado Department of Health and the EnvironmentCoordinate on technology needs and case resolution with consulting tech teamOrganize substitution when teachers are ill or have planned absences.Oversee scheduling for all school parent teacher conference daysPoint of contact and liaison with neighborhood residents as neededWork collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Administration TeamParticipate in school functionsManage school vehicle usage, including proper driver credentials and insuranceEducation and Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree preferredProven data management, database utility, and tracking/reporting skills - familiarity withVeracross, Google platform, School Pass and similar programsFamiliar with or interested in working with a Waldorf School culture which values each human being and strives for respectful engagement in community lifeUnderstand and contribute to clear organizational practices and proper function of health and safety practices consistent with the duty of care held by a schoolWell-organized; capable of managing the office through seasonal demands and familiar with platforms and software which support data management and communication for organizations and facilitiesClear and effective communicationWorks well with people; able to interface with various constituenciesSupervises others in a professional mannerAbility to create solutions for administrative matters and develop workable administrative structures to support schoolProfessional experience with emphasis in school safety procedures, operational procedures and data managementWork Setting:General office environmentActive outdoor presence - communicating with school community, visiting classrooms and campus buildings, walkingOccasional weekend and evening hoursHours:This is a full time salary, twelve month positionHours are Monday through Friday 8:00 to 4:00Occasional weekend and evening hours will be neededSalary and Benefits:Full Time Salary - starting at $60,000/yrThis is a year round full time Administrative positionPersonal Time off - up to 3 weeks per yearSick Time - up to 48 hours per calendar yearStaff Holidays - up to 15 days per school yearEmployee benefits - medical, dental, vision, life, and long term disability insurance, FSA401(k) - (SMWS offers a match (determined annually) when 1,000 hours are worked in a fiscal year)Tuition remission offeredPhysical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to perform:Lift 25 pounds, bending, stretchingMobility to move boxesWork within an office settingWalk around campus sidewalks and grassy areas in all types of weatherReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Shining Mountain Waldorf School is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, three references, and salary requirements to View email address on click.appcast.io