Director of Operations

Full Time
Posted
5 days ago

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Atlanta International School (AIS) unites students, educators, and families from Atlanta and around the world with a shared mission: to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better.

Our community represents 90 nationalities and over 60 languages. Starting in August 2025, AIS’s Upper School will span two campuses: the Buckhead Campus for Grades 3K-12 day students and the Sandy Springs Campus for Grades 9-12 day and boarding students.

This dynamic, inclusive environment gives AIS its unique energy—a place where students, educators, and families thrive, innovate, and belong. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school from 3K to Grade 12, we offer the PYP, MYP, DP, and CP, with additional flexibility through AISx. This unique program is tailored for pre-professional students in athletics, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and more. AISx partners with Mouratoglou Tennis Academy and the Atlanta United Youth Team and holds Athlete Friendly Educational Center (AFEC) accreditation.

Our engaging and comprehensive academic programs develop internationally minded, critical thinkers who excel at connecting complex knowledge to create innovative solutions. At AIS, students experience a world-class education within a diverse, multicultural, and multilingual community that prepares them for meaningful, global impact.

Job Purpose 

This position will ensure a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This person oversees the maintenance, security, housekeeping, food service, transportation, groundskeeping, Copy Center, on-campus events, and health and safety departments. This person is also responsible for capital improvements for the campus. 

The successful candidate will bring resilience, adaptability, and a solution-focused mindset essential for a dynamic environment. They will demonstrate advanced communication skills, a high level of empathy, and the capacity to engage with all members of our community across complex cultures. With a commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Anti-racism, and Child Protection, they will lead by example, inspiring a school culture rooted in respect, curiosity, and growth.

FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Associate Head of School (Finance and Operations )
Start Date: February 1, 2025 (negotiable)

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is determined by the Directors pay-scale with Director level benefits. Initial placement on the scale will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

 

AIS CORE VALUES BASED COMPETENCIES

  • Commitment to Growth – Seeks continuous self-improvement.
  • Collaborative Teamwork – Builds strong, supportive relationships.
  • Adaptability – Maintains flexibility and openness to change.
  • Inclusivity – Actively welcomes and engages diverse perspectives.
  • Empathy – Shows compassion and understanding toward others.
  • Intercultural Communication – Communicates effectively across cultures.
  • Bias Awareness – Recognizes and mitigates personal biases.
  • Task Prioritization – Manages time and tasks efficiently.
  • Accountability – Takes responsibility for actions and outcomes.
  • Constructive Conflict Resolution – Resolves conflicts in a restorative way.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities and Campus Management

  • Oversee maintenance, housekeeping, and groundskeeping to ensure the physical campuses are clean, safe, and aesthetically maintained.
  • Implement and monitor preventive maintenance and capital improvement plans.
  • Manage relationships with contractors and service providers, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective service.

Transportation Management

  • Supervise transportation services, including scheduling, route planning, vehicle maintenance, and driver management.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal transportation safety standards.

Food and Health Services

  • Work with food service providers to ensure compliance with health regulations
  • Oversee health services, ensuring proper medical care, safety protocols, and adherence to health and wellness policies.

Security

  • Develop and implement security protocols and emergency response procedures to ensure the safety of students, staff, and visitors.
  • Collaborate with local law enforcement and security vendors as necessary.

Event Coordination

  • Provide operational support for school events, including setup, breakdown, and logistics for academic, athletic, and community activities.
  • Ensure smooth coordination and execution of events across both campuses.

Administrative Services

  • Oversee the Copy Center, ensuring efficient production of materials to support teaching and administrative functions.

Team Leadership and Budgeting

  • Recruit, train, and manage a diverse team of operational staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Develop and manage budgets for all operational departments, ensuring resources are used efficiently.

Collaboration and Strategic Planning

  • Partner with the Head of School and leadership team to align operational activities with the school’s strategic goals.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings across operational areas.

Job Requirements 

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, facilities management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in operations management, preferably in an educational or non-profit setting.
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a proven track record of managing diverse teams.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Knowledge of safety, security, health, and facilities compliance standards.
  • Flexibility to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to maintain the core values of AIS and engage with all members of our community across complex cultures.

Work Environment

  • Regular travel between the Buckhead and Sandy Springs campuses.
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required for events and emergencies.

TO BE CONSIDERED
To be considered for the above-mentioned position, please submit the following items through our online career site https://www.aischool.org/our-school/careers: a letter of interest, resume, and email and phone contact information for three professional references with at least one being supervisory in nature by the stipulated deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. We will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment. 


EEO
AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates. 

Location
2890 North Fulton Drive
Atlanta, GA 30305

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