Assistant Director Jobs in Washington, DC

Position Type & Benefits: This is a full-time, salaried (overtime-exempt), benefits-eligible position. Benefits include employer & employee-funded retirement plans, choice of medical, dental & vision insurance plans, employer & employee-funded life insurance, long-term care insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, and paid time off (vacation, sick, and parental leave), among other comprehensive employer-sponsored benefits.

Subject Matter & Projected Pay Range (per the D.C. Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023): Facilities & Physical Plant Management: $75,000-$90,000.

Reports to: The Director of Facilities

Direct Reports: Members of the Facilities Dept. (maintenance and housekeeping) report to this position. The School’s roster of Bus Drivers also has dual reporting and oversight by this role and the Director of Facilities.

Organizational Description: The Field School's program is ambitious and bold, and our faculty are required to embody the mission of the School – students discover their authentic selves and distinctive paths to become empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to shape our shared future – in their day-to-day interactions with students, in the design and implementation of curriculum, and in their professional interaction with colleagues.

At Field, all employees in any department are considered “faculty” of the School and share responsibility for our students' experience. A flexible and innovative mindset is required. As content experts and students of best practice, all Field faculty are expected to adapt to their students' learning interests and needs. Strong communication skills and a willingness to collaborate are also important, as Field faculty in leadership regularly work with other teachers, student-support teams, department chairs, academic leadership, and non-teaching operational departments to ensure that all of our students are being supported and challenged by our mission.

At Field, we believe that students learn best when they feel a sense of belonging at their School – when they are seen and valued by their teachers, peers, and School community. Our approach to community emphasizes respect for, and the inclusion of, all community members as individuals. We equally value a focus on the common good and the well-being of the School community as a whole. This balance means that we prioritize the community without prioritizing sameness.

Field is a place where our classrooms and programs are better because they mirror the outside world. We have a diversity of identity, thought, experience, and ability. We believe in the interconnectedness of people and ideas, and we strive to be a learning community at every level of the School. At the core, faculty of any discipline and department are expected to be committed learners and model community members. While Field is an independent school, we are not independent of each other or our established academic standards. Faculty are members of the larger Field community and expected to shepherd the values of the School.

Position Description:

The Assistant Director of Facilities is a hands-on position that manages the maintenance and upkeep of all School facilities (buildings, grounds, physical plant equipment, and our vehicle fleet) in a safe and efficient work environment that improves performance, optimizes productivity, and achieves results. The Assistant Director of Facilities must understand the technical aspects of the property, support day-to-day business operations, ensure efficient facility operations, mitigate risk, and ensure facilities meet the needs of our students, staff, visitors, and neighbors. This position plays a key role in the School's day-to-day operations—creating integrated spaces, minimizing disruptions to business operations, improving working conditions, and creating a safe and comfortable environment for the community.

The Assistant Director of Facilities supports the Director of Facilities in managing daily maintenance, cleanliness, safety, functionality, and overall campus readiness. This position provides hands-on operational leadership for facilities services, including maintenance requests, preventative maintenance, janitorial services, vendor coordination, campus inspections, and facilities-related projects.

This is a hands-on, physically active position where this role will work side by side with members of the larger Facilities Team. Strong skills and experience in electrical work, plumbing, HVAC systems, carpentry, drywall, painting, and other general repair and janitorial work are sought, with certification or licensure strongly preferred.

The Assistant Director of Facilities will serve as a middle manager and primary point of contact for facilities-related concerns during and outside regular business hours. This position reports to the Director of Facilities and has direct reports (transportation and facility team members).

Duties & Responsibilities:

● Assists in preparing facilities budgets and monitoring expenditures

● Acts as a secondary School liaison with a third-party security firm that provides on-site security during campus hours

● Co-Manages logistics for School-related campus events

● Supervises housekeeping and maintenance staff

● Assists in overseeing and managing contracted labor, including but not limited to landscaping, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and visitor management systems

● Responds to immediate maintenance needs and coordinates routine maintenance and repairs.

● Assists in the management of waste disposal and our recycling program

● Assists in the creation and maintenance of facilities and grounds-related policies and procedures, and ensures appropriate compliance by staff and contractors

● Involved in training facilities staff on safety procedures, minimizing hazards, and ensuring compliance with local regulations and laws

● Long-term duties such as coordinating remodeling and refurbishment initiatives, forecasting space needs, and designing and planning faculty and staff workstations

● Perform other duties assigned by the Facilities Director or Head of School, or their designee

Skills & Qualifications:

● Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and a multilingual workforce

● Polite and professional communication via phone, email, and in-person

● Ability to manage multiple projects, both long- and short-term, at one time

● Good problem-solving skills.

● Highly organized with a keen eye for detail

● Contract negotiation along with establishing a firm yet positive rapport with vendors

● Ability to adapt to new systems and create efficient workflow

● Maintains confidentiality of financial and proprietary information

● Strategic thinker in future planning of building and maintenance projects

● While the primary language for this position is English, someone who is also a Spanish speaker is strongly preferred

Education & Experience:

● Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.

● Degree in facilities management, engineering, or property management.

● Broad knowledge of logistics and business functions, and project management experience.

● Working knowledge of local regulations and laws.

● Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and other web-based software platforms. Past experience with FMX software is strongly preferred.

Work Environment: This position operates in a professional School environment, both indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions. It is primarily active, with the majority of the day spent engaged in physical activity (standing and moving).

Physical Demands: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, twist, grasp, push, pull, and/or lift moderate to heavy amounts of weight (may exceed 50 pounds) and to hear and speak to communicate verbally. This is a hands-on, physically active position where this role will work side by side with members of the larger Facilities Team performing room set-ups, general repair, and janitorial work, far more than office desk work.

Travel: Regular travel is not expected in this position.

Contact: Candidates are invited to send their resume and cover letter to HR@fieldSchool.org and to visit www.fieldSchool.org for additional information about our School community. Official Field School Employment Applications are available upon request.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned

at any time with or without notice.

The Field School is committed to building a diverse and equitable faculty. The School does not discriminate based on a person's race, color, sex, gender, identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, homelessness, or any other ground

prohibited by Federal or District of Columbia law.

D.C. Pay Transparency Law

On Jan. 12, 2024, the District of Columbia’s mayor, Muriel Bowser, signed the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023 (the Act) into law. The Act requires Washington, D.C. employers to disclose salary or hourly pay ranges and benefits information for open positions starting June 30, 2024.

Requirements of the Washington, D.C. Pay Transparency Law:

The Act applies to employers of any size and requires that public job listings and positions advertised include the minimum and maximum projected salary or hourly pay for the job that the employer believes in good faith at the time of posting. Internal announcements concerning promotion and transfer opportunities must also include the salary range or hourly pay. Furthermore, information about the existence of healthcare benefits associated with the position must be disclosed to the applicant prior to the first interview.

Employers are prohibited from screening or discriminating against applicants based on their salary history or inquiring about wage history from the candidate or their former employer. In addition, employers may not retaliate against employees who discuss their compensation, which is defined as “all forms of monetary and nonmonetary benefits an employer provides or promises to provide an employee in exchange for the employee’s services to the employer.”

Posting Requirement:

Employers are required to display a notice in the workplace that informs employees of their rights under the Act.

Disclosure of Healthcare Benefits Availability to all Full-Time Employees:

The Field School offers a comprehensive set of employment-based benefits to full-time employees of the School.

Eligibility begins on day one (1) of full-time employment which is defined by the School’s benefit plan as those employees who work at least 30 hours per week on an average weekly basis, consistently throughout the year.

Healthcare Benefits including a choice of Medical Insurance Plans, Dental Insurance Plans, and a Vision Plan, are included in the current benefits plan offerings.

The School reserves the right to amend or cancel the current benefit plan offerings, at any time, with or without prior notice.

New full-time employees to the School will have thirty (30) calendar days from the start of their employment to enroll in or decline all benefits, including these Healthcare Benefit offerings. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, regardless of when the enrollment takes place, provided it is complete within the first 30-day enrollment eligibility window.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person