Director of Campus Operations

About the Position:  Saint Ignatius High School, a highly successful Jesuit college preparatory school for boys in grade 6-12 located in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking an experienced, full-time, Director of Campus Operations to manage physical plant operations across 24 buildings (ranging in age from brand new to 130+ years old) on 25 acres in the Ohio City neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. 
We are seeking a visionary, forward thinking leader who is not only deeply experienced in large institutional building and grounds engineering and operations, but who is ready and eager to reimagine and improve the way we steward and lead our physical environment. 
Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations and Campus Security, the Director of Campus Operations will oversee all aspects of facilities management-including maintenance, custodial, utility and systems infrastructure, grounds and fleet management-while leading a staff of approximately 20 people and engaging external contractors as needed.  The successful candidate will balance day-to-day operational leadership with a long-range vision to ensure a safe, efficient, mission-aligned campus environment all within the constraints of an annual operating and capital budget. The ideal candidate will possess the education and expertise to manage, direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for the planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of assigned projects both in-house and with external contractors and have a relentless attention to detail and customer service. 
This is a 12-month position working through the calendar year.
As a Catholic School in the Jesuit tradition, Saint Ignatius has been educating “Men for Others” for 130 years. The school is known locally, as well as nationally, as a leader in educational excellence.  At graduation, students will be open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to peace and justice.  

Primary Areas of Responsibility:

• Hire, lead, manage, supervise, and evaluate department staff; ensure staff receives functional, technical and safety training related to specific job tasks and responsibilities
• Lead the Maintenance Technicians, Campus Grounds Staff and Custodial Staff
• Hire, schedule, manage, and oversee external contractors (electricians, plumbers, roofers, painters, landscapers, etc.)
• Schedule and supervise maintenance staff engaged in building and grounds upkeep and repair, maintenance, inspections and safety
• Responsible for ensuring consistent and efficient operations and maintenance of HVAC systems, fire/life safety systems, electrical systems, elevators and other infrastructure
• Develop and monitor a fiscally responsible department budget; order equipment and supplies and monitor inventory; makes request for capital outlay expenditures as needed; within the capital expenditure budget
• Develop, implement, and supervise preventative maintenance and renovation programs for buildings, grounds, mechanical and electrical, utility, and safety and security systems
• Serve as administrator responsible for facility safety and meeting physical ADA compliance standards; works closely with staff and officials to meet compliance and safety requirements
• Prepare specifications for physical plant projects; estimate costs of equipment, materials, labor, and supplies; prepare bid specifications for projects, equipment, and contracted services; oversee site and building projects performed by outside contractors
• Develop specifications for cost-effective campus energy management systems; supervise the operations, maintenance and repair of such systems
• Ensure the proper disposal of hazardous and controlled wastes in compliance with regulations and guidelines; work directly with outside agencies and local and state health departments as required
• Collaborate directly with the Vice President of Administration/Chief Finance Officer to develop, manage and monitor departmental budgets
• Oversee fleet vehicles maintenance and shipping/receiving activities
• Contribute to strategic planning by evaluating and projecting future facility needs and proposing options to achieve them
• Position requires ability to be available to address emergencies

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field; or combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of this position
• Ten or more years of progressively more responsible experience in physical plant maintenance, facility services and supervisory experience with demonstrable management level responsibilities. 
• Experience in operational and strategic planning as well as budget development
• High level of knowledge and working experience in electrical systems and distribution; HVAC and controls; BAS and operation; plumbing and carpentry; organization, reporting, and interdepartmental communication; computer skills
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and experience with executive presentations.
• Demonstrated effective use of office technology tools, including Microsoft Office and Google suites
• Proven organizational, administrative, planning, quality control and customer service skills
• Critical thinker, problem solver and collaborative leader
• Must be able to navigate 25-acre campus on foot, climb up to 6 flights of stairs and handle moderate physical labor without difficulty

 
The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following:

• Organizational Leadership with a strength of Team Building
• Knowledge of work, impact, quality improvement, work standards, and technical/ professional self-development
• Abilities in written communications, oral presentations, delegation, performance results, negotiation, sensitivity, initiative, analysis, decisiveness and dependability
• Customer service focus and ability to communicate effectively
• Professional attitude, demeanor, and work ethic
• Attitude of service to others
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting
• Familiarity with Catholic teachings, Jesuit identity and school mission and/or willingness to actively engage in accepting these philosophies as the underpinnings of everything we do
• Commitment to detail and process improvement  

Our Workplace:
Praise, reverence and service should mark the relationship that exists not only between teachers and students, but among all members of the school community. Ideally Jesuit schools should be places where people are believed in, honored and cared for; where the natural talents and creative abilities of persons are recognized and celebrated; where individual contributions and accomplishments are appreciated; where everyone is treated fairly and justly; where sacrifice on behalf of the economically poor, the socially deprived, and the educationally disadvantaged is commonplace; where each of us finds the challenge, encouragement and support we need to reach our fullest individual potential for excellence; where we help one another and work together with enthusiasm and generosity, attempting to model concretely in word and action the ideals we uphold for our students and ourselves.
 
About Saint Ignatius High School:
 
Saint Ignatius High School, which opened its doors September 6, 1886, is a Jesuit college-preparatory school. The school enrolls more than 1,400 young men.
Academically, Saint Ignatius is a regional and state leader in National Merit finalists. To challenge students and prepare them for college, the Saint Ignatius curriculum offers numerous Advanced Placement (AP) and honors subjects. In September 2009, the school was designated a Blue Ribbon school by the U.S. Department of Education. 
A Saint Ignatius education prepares students to become competent, concerned and socially responsible members of their communities. With a motto of Men for Others, there is a prime concern for the development of Christian values among all students. Part of the Saint Ignatius student experience includes the promotion of faith in the service of justice.
Located in close proximity to downtown Cleveland in the vibrant and energetic Ohio City neighborhood, the school occupies 25 acres and includes 24 buildings and three athletic fields. The school has over 100 faculty members, the majority of whom hold advanced degrees. Fifty-seven percent have spent 10 years or more teaching at Saint Ignatius.

Applicants with Disabilities
As an equal opportunity employer, Saint Ignatius High School is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the Human Resources Office at 216-651-0222 for assistance.
 
Deadline to apply July 14, 2025