Director of Facilities and Operations

Description

School Profile

The SEED School of Maryland is a statewide, public, college-preparatory boarding school that opened in August 2008.  The school educates and boards 400 students in grades six through twelve. The SEED School is an extraordinary educational opportunity for students across the state to receive a tuition-free, college-preparatory, boarding education.

The SEED School of Maryland combines a rigorous and engaging academic curriculum with life skills and enrichment activities to provide students with a thoughtfully balanced learning and living experience. Students and their families commit to a seven-year educational program that offers small class sizes, high quality teaching and learning experiences, mentoring, community service, and extracurricular activities such as sports and arts.  

The SEED School is centered around its character values: compassion, growth, gratitude, perseverance, integrity, respect for oneself and others, and responsibility.  The SEED School staff are in partnership with parents, families, and communities to guide and support student success.  The school follows a typical academic school year calendar.

SEED Network

SEED is the pioneering national network of public, college-preparatory boarding schools, offering a unique 24-hour, 5-day per week learning environment. Our tuition-free schools, the first of their kind in the U.S., are intentionally designed to serve traditionally underserved students. Supported by The SEED Foundation, we operate in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Miami, and Los Angeles. The Foundation's College Transition & Success (CTS) team provides comprehensive support to SEED graduates from junior year through college graduation. SEED's success has gained recognition from media outlets like 60 Minutes and The New York Times, and former President Obama has lauded it as "a true success story." Learn more at www.seedfoundation.com. 

Position Overview 

The Director of Facilities & Operations will serve as a key leader ensuring the seamless operation of both facilities management and broader operational systems. They will be responsible for overseeing campus maintenance, safety, and physical infrastructure while also managing key operational functions such as logistics, campus services, and operational planning. The role will report directly to the Head of School and will collaborate closely with other departments, ensuring the operational backbone supports student life, academics, and strategic goals. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Facilities Oversight: Ensure the maintenance, safety, and improvement of campus facilities, including vendor management and capital projects.
2. Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day operational systems, including logistics, campus services, and emergency planning.
3. Budget Management: Develop and manage operational and facilities budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
4. Compliance & Risk: Ensure compliance with safety, building, and operational regulations while identifying and mitigating risks.
5. Team Leadership: Lead and develop operations and facilities teams, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in business, operations, facilities management, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in facilities management, operations leadership, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and projects in both facilities and operations contexts.
• Experience in educational, nonprofit, or campus-based environments is a plus.