The Kehillah School · 2 days ago
Interim Director of Campus Operations
Palo Alto,CA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $160K/yrThe Kehillah School is an innovative independent high school rooted in Jewish values and open to students of all backgrounds. The Interim Director of Campus Operations provides leadership and oversight of the school’s physical campus and operational systems, ensuring a safe and efficient learning environment during a transitional period.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of all campus buildings and grounds
Supervise facilities and maintenance staff and/or external vendors
Manage preventive maintenance programs and work order systems
Coordinate capital projects, renovations, and deferred maintenance as needed
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
Support space planning and campus logistics for academic and school programs
Oversee campus technology infrastructure, including networks, hardware, and core systems
Supervise IT staff or managed service providers
Ensure reliable technology support for teaching, learning, and operations
Partner with academic leadership on instructional technology needs
Oversee data security, system reliability, and technology-related risk management
Oversee campus security operations, personnel, and/or contracted services
Maintain and update safety, emergency response, and crisis management plans
Coordinate drills and safety training for faculty and staff
Serve as a point of contact for campus safety issues and incident response
Partner with local emergency services as appropriate
Serve as a member of the school’s leadership team during the interim period
Work closely with the Head of School to ensure operational continuity
Collaborate with the Board of Trustees on near-term and long-term strategy
Collaborate with the business office on budgeting, purchasing, and capital planning (without direct financial oversight)
Coordinate with HR on staffing logistics and compliance for operational staff
Communicate clearly with faculty, staff, and vendors regarding campus operations
Qualification
Required
Must be able to provide verification of ability to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship and reside in the State of California at the time of hire
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Demonstrated experience in facilities, campus operations, or infrastructure management
Experience overseeing technology systems and/or IT teams
Knowledge of campus safety and emergency preparedness
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced school environment
Preferred
Experience in an independent school or educational setting
Familiarity with capital projects and vendor management
Experience serving in an interim or transitional leadership role
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement contributions
Professional development opportunities
Company
The Kehillah School
The Kehillah School in Palo Alto challenging educational program for high school students guided by compassionate and expert educators.
Founded in 1999
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brett Fuhrman
Fractional Chief Financial Officer
Amy Cole-Farrell
Drama Teacher at KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL
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