Director of Operations

Description

Position Type: Full-Time 12-month, Exempt
Reports To: Head of School
Supervises: Director of IT, Director of Facilities, Security Staff, Food Services Manager & Kitchen Operations, Front Desk Receptionists, Nursing Staff
Start Date: April 1, 2026

Located in the hills of southwest Austin, Texas, St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Austin, Texas. The Lower School is comprised of PreK 3-4th grades, the Middle School houses grades 5-8, and the Upper School contains grades 9-12. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition, a welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs, and a variety of extracurricular activities.

Additionally, we are a technology-rich school. Thus, teachers and staff are expected to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology and an enthusiasm for technological growth in order to create authentic learning experiences for their students. Teachers and staff hael’s Prep further serve as role models that inspire students to think critically, reflect, explore, and apply their faith concretely to their lives.

We are one community with three divisions, united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind, body, and spirit.

Our values:
Integrity, Courage, & Excellence

Our mission:
St. Michael’s Prep cultivates a transformative, Independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality where we seek excellence in every pursuit and form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world.

We are anchored by the Catholic Social Teachings (CST) and promote inclusion by advocating for a society based on love and justice, where all people have inherent dignity. We are passionate about cultivating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment, celebrating and supporting differences.

We employ and optimize practices that promote growth of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.

The Director of Operations serves as a key member of the school’s leadership team, overseeing the non-academic operational functions of the school to ensure a safe, efficient, clean, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This leader is responsible for strategic planning and daily management of facilities, security, food services, front desk operations, information technology, health services, and departmental budgets—ensuring that these areas work cohesively in support of the school’s mission and educational program.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail-oriented professional with strong leadership skills and a strategic mindset, capable of managing multiple complex functions while maintaining a service-oriented culture.

• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the school’s mission and long-term goals.
• Identify opportunities for improving operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability across campus systems.
• Partner with the Head of School and Director of Finance on annual budgeting, capital planning, and resource allocation for operational departments.
• Attend the Board Facilities Committee Meetings well-prepared to give clear updates and guidance to the Committee each month.

• Collaborate with each operational department (IT, Facilities, Security, Food Services, and Front Desk) to develop, manage, and monitor annual budgets, ensuring alignment with school-wide financial goals and priorities.
• Track departmental spending, provide regular financial reports, and proactively address variances or overages.
• Work closely with the Business Office to ensure accurate forecasting, timely procurement, and adherence to purchasing policies.
• Support department heads in making data-informed financial decisions that optimize resources without compromising quality or safety.

• Supervise the Director of Facilities to ensure that all…