Operations Coordinator

Description

Columbus School for Girls (CSG) is an independent day school in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1898, serving diverse students in grades pre-k through grade 12. CSG empowers girls to discover their distinct potential as learners and leaders. As a leader in the education of girls and young women, it is a vibrant community of more than 500 students, 120 faculty and staff, and 2,500 active alumnae. CSG’s bucolic 8-acre academic campus in the beautiful Bexley neighborhood is a ten-minute drive from downtown Columbus, a city bustling with the artistic, civic, and shopping experiences that belie the ease of lifestyle that the city affords its residents. CSG offers an exceptional, student-centered academic experience with strong offerings in the arts, an impressive athletic program, and a health and wellness curriculum that is unique in Central Ohio. This combination of academics and skills ensures that CSG students will be well prepared for life beyond CSG.

Columbus School for Girls seeks to hire a full-time Operations Coordinator. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position provides administrative and logistical support for the School’s daily campus operations, including transportation coordination, event logistics, operational scheduling, and maintenance of access and safety records. Working collaboratively with departments across the School, the Operations Coordinator helps ensure the effective implementation of established procedures, clear communication, and smooth execution of school activities and special events. This full-time position follows a regular schedule of Saturdays and four weekdays to support the School’s operational needs.

• Provide administrative and logistical support for daily school transportation, field trips, and special events, including scheduling, vendor coordination, coverage arrangements, and communication with internal stakeholders.
• Support the planning and execution of campus events, including major school programs such as Thanksgiving, Alumnae Weekend, and Graduation, and participate in event planning committees as assigned.
• Coordinate major school deliveries, including scheduling, receipt, setup, relocation, and storage of furniture, equipment, and other materials, as well as routine mail and package logistics.
• Respond to routine operational requests related to safety, security, transportation, and events, referring matters requiring additional authority or decision-making to the Operations Manager or appropriate personnel.
• Provide administrative support for campus safety and operational activities, including drills, training, documentation, scheduling, and follow-up.
• Participate in weekly operations meetings and collaborate with the Operations Manager, Security Officer, Front Desk Receptionist, Rental Coordinator, and other school personnel to communicate logistical needs, coordinate assigned activities, and support daily campus operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma required; associate’s degree in operations management or equivalent experience preferred.
• Facility, event management, operations support, or transportation coordination experience (2-5 years) preferred.
• High level of customer service.
• Attention to detail.
• Communication skills (oral and written) and confidence in conveying information to all types of community members, including administrators, faculty, staff, students, trustees, parents, and visitors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a high-energy school environment and pivot as needed.
• Proficient skills in Google Workspace.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk throughout campus, communicate effectively, use standard office equipment, and occasionally bend, reach, lift, or move materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. The role involves a combination of administrative work and occasional hands-on support for campus operations and events. The position requires flexibility to support evening or weekend events. 

Interested candidates should apply on the Career page of our website at:  https://www.columbusschoolforgirls.org/about/careers  and submit a cover letter outlining their interest in and qualifications for this specific position, including a resume

Columbus School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.