Executive Ops Leader — Campus, Tech & Safety

Hathaway Brown; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical/dental/vision insurance

403(b) plan with matching

Life insurance (employer covered)

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary insurance options

Wellness credit

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Hathaway Brown School is seeking a hands-on Chief Operating Officer to lead campus operations across our 16-acre campus. The COO will oversee facilities, technology, safety, and auxiliary services, reporting alongside the Chief Financial and Strategy Officer.

This role emphasizes capital project oversight, risk management, and team leadership. Responsibilities include directing facilities and energy renewal, ensuring compliance, guiding multiyear technology plans, and managing vendor

Qualifications

• Substantial experience leading multidisciplinary operations in schools/nonprofit settings.
• Proven record in managing budgets and capital projects.
• Familiarity with facilities, technology, safety, or institutional services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities, maintenance, grounds, utilities, fleet, and space use; own capital projects.
• Lead safety, compliance, crisis response, and operational risk across buildings and services.
• Direct technology planning, lifecycle replacement, cybersecurity, and data governance.
• Oversee auxiliary services including dining, transportation, events, and aquatics.
• Develop leaders, manage operating and capital budgets, and engage with external partners.

Skills

Operations leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Technology leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CMMS / work order systems

Job description

Hathaway Brown School is seeking a hands-on Chief Operating Officer to lead campus operations across our 16-acre campus. The COO will oversee facilities, technology, safety, and auxiliary services, reporting alongside the Chief Financial and Strategy Officer.

This role emphasizes capital project oversight, risk management, and team leadership. Responsibilities include directing facilities and energy renewal, ensuring compliance, guiding multiyear technology plans, and managing vendor