Facilities Director, Campus Operations & Strategy

Dunn School; Los Olivos (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Tuition remission for eligible depend

Retirement match 7.5%

Free meals

Job summary

Dunn School, located in Los Olivos, California, seeks a Director of Facilities to lead a 56-acre campus, including buildings, dormitories, and sustainability systems. The role blends strategic planning, budgeting, and hands-on maintenance to ensure reliable operations and notable capital projects.

The successful candidate will build repeatable processes, supervise staff, and partner with the CFO/COO and AHOS to align facilities work with school priorities, all while fostering safety and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a facilities leadership role.
• Ability to plan, build and run systems and processes.
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on approach with practical solutions.
• Strong creative problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication, able to set expectations clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and capital projects with senior leadership.
• Develop and manage long-term campus maintenance and capital plans.
• Oversee budget development and operating plan execution.
• Supervise facilities, grounds, and custodial staff; coordinate vendors.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and sustainability standards are met.
• Communicate proactively with faculty, students, and administration.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Dunn School, located in Los Olivos, California, seeks a Director of Facilities to lead a 56-acre campus, including buildings, dormitories, and sustainability systems. The role blends strategic planning, budgeting, and hands-on maintenance to ensure reliable operations and notable capital projects.

The successful candidate will build repeatable processes, supervise staff, and partner with the CFO/COO and AHOS to align facilities work with school priorities, all while fostering safety and