Chief Operating Officer

Position Overview

Are you ready to do the most meaningful work of your career? At Scheck Hillel Community School—a large private Jewish day school in North Miami Beach, Florida and a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence—you’ll have the rare opportunity to lead in a values-driven, mission-centered environment. As our Chief Operating Officer reporting directly to the Head of School and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, you will drive operational excellence across all non-academic functions. Your role is pivotal in managing complex systems, leading cross-departmental teams, and ensuring that our campus runs with the highest standards of safety, service, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Provide strategic oversight and daily leadership for school operations, fostering a campus culture of safety, service, and excellence.
• Departmental Management: Oversee Facilities, Security, IT, Events, Health Services, Food Service, Janitorial, and Risk Management.
• Systems & Processes: Develop, implement, and refine operational systems to improve effectiveness and accountability.
• Strategic Initiatives: Lead major projects such as campus construction and technology upgrades from planning through execution.
• Collaboration: Partner with school leadership and department heads to align operations with mission, educational goals, and long-term strategic vision.
• Risk Management: Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements, proactively mitigating institutional risks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or higher preferred.
• Proven experience in budgeting, financial management, and strategic planning within a school or educational organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex operational systems in a campus or mission-based environment.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed, with the physical ability to walk, stand for prolonged periods, and climb ladders.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salaryalong with acomprehensive benefits packagethat includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Support for professional development
• An inspiring and mission-aligned workplace