Executive Director of School Operations & Facilities

Montgomery County Public Schools; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 253,000 - 309,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Rockville, MD seeks a Chief Operations Officer to oversee transportation, logistics, food services, capital planning, and facilities. This executive role requires leading cross-functional teams, ensuring operational excellence, and aligning with the district's strategic goals.

The COO will manage a broad portfolio of services, drive efficiency, and collaborate with state and local officials to advance capital projects and maintenance programs while maintaining

Qualifications

• Master's degree in management, business, public administration, finance, or related field.
• Eight years of operational management experience in a large, complex organization.
• Experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to work long hours and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and evaluates the support service operations of MCPS, including transportation, logistics, food and nutrition services, capital planning, construction, and maintenance.
• Provides executive leadership and oversight, ensuring accountability across cross-functional administrative and technical support.
• Serves as liaison between the Superintendent's office and government departments, offices, and agencies.

Skills

Logistics operations

Transportation management

Facilities planning

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Master's degree in management

Tools

PMP

CPL

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Rockville, MD seeks a Chief Operations Officer to oversee transportation, logistics, food services, capital planning, and facilities. This executive role requires leading cross-functional teams, ensuring operational excellence, and aligning with the district's strategic goals.

The COO will manage a broad portfolio of services, drive efficiency, and collaborate with state and local officials to advance capital projects and maintenance programs while maintaining