Chief Operating Officer

Our client is a large Brooklyn based educational institution seeking a COO to join the executive team to lead Facilities, Technology, Data, Security, and Project Management. This individual will report into the President and lead a large team of internal employees and external contractors.

Benefits

• 40\+ PTO days annually
• Conveniently located \+ Parking available
• Lofty 403B match
• Medical / Dental / Vision available
• Strong, tenured team

Responsibilities

• Serve on the Executive Leadership Team to drive long-term institutional planning, optimize operational systems, and advise leadership on risks, budgets, and strategic priorities.
• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of construction, renovations, and campus growth in partnership with the CFO, President, 3rd Party Firms, and the Real Estate Committee.
• Provide executive oversight for campus readiness, maintenance, and space planning, while directly supervising the Director of Operations to ensure safe, clean, and compliant facilities.
• Oversee all campus security protocols, crisis response plans, and agency liaisons, while aligning security grant funding with institutional safety needs.
• Drive strategic oversight of network operations, administrative platforms, and data governance by supervising the Director of Technology and Data Manager to ensure system reliability and privacy compliance.
• Oversee daily auxiliary services—including dining, transportation, and facilities rentals—and coordinate logistics for schoolwide programs and special events.
• Partner with the CFO to build and monitor departmental operating budgets, while leading procurement, contract negotiations, and regular vendor performance reviews.
• Mitigate operational risks and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, while fostering a data-driven culture of continuous improvement, performance tracking (KPIs), and professional development across all operational teams.

Qualifications

• BA/BS required; MS,, MBA, or MPA strongly preferred
• 10\+ years of facilities management experience within an education or non-profit environment
• Extensive experience and deep working knowledge across all facets of campus operations, including facilities maintenance, cleaning, indirect procurement, IT infrastructure, security, food services, transportation, and large-scale capital/construction projects.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects in fast-paced environments, and maintain strict accountability, backed by strong financial skills in budget planning, procurement, and cost-benefit analysis.
• Proven experience of leading teams through goal setting, KPIs, accountability, and delivery