Operations Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

Kennedy International School is seeking an experienced and hands-on Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations across its two Manhattan campuses.

The Operations Manager is responsible for facilities management, health and safety, regulatory compliance, vendor relationships, school logistics, and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will bring strong organizational skills, sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to manage competing priorities and resolve operational challenges independently.

Reporting directly to the Head of School, the Operations Manager works closely with school leadership, administrative teams, and external partners to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable school operations while contributing to operational planning and continuous improvement.

Immediate Start | Application Deadline: November 3, 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilities and Campus Operations
• Manage daily facilities operations, maintenance, and repairs across both campuses.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, inspections, and facility improvement projects.
• Ensure buildings and facilities are safe, functional, and well-maintained.
• Assess facility needs and recommend improvements.
• Health, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with applicable building, fire, health, and safety regulations.
• Oversee inspections, permits, certifications, and corrective actions.
• Manage emergency preparedness training, evacuation drills, and safety procedures.
• School Operations and Logistics
• Oversee campus logistics, space utilization, equipment, and supplies.
• Coordinate operational arrangements for school events and programs.
• Anticipate operational needs and resolve issues promptly.
• Establish consistent operational procedures across both campuses.
• Vendor Management and Procurement
• Manage vendor selection, contracts, and performance.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, and operational supplies.
• Negotiate competitive pricing and ensure service quality.
• Identify opportunities to improve services and reduce costs.
• Financial and Resource Management
• Contribute to operational budget development and oversee approved expenditures.
• Review invoices and monitor operational costs.
• Optimize resource allocation and identify cost efficiencies.
• Establish and maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
• Recommend budgets for maintenance, equipment, and capital improvements.
• Team Management and Operational Improvement
• Supervise operational personnel and coordinate external service providers.
• Establish clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and accountability.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Significant experience in operations, facilities, or property management.
• Experience overseeing vendors, contractors, budgets, and operational projects.
• Strong knowledge of building operations, maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent organizational, managerial, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Sound judgment, initiative, accountability, and ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Hands-on, resourceful, and solutions-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in standard office software and operational management systems.
• Experience in an educational environment is a plus but not required.