Manager/Associate Director of Facilities Excellence

Follow your passion Are you looking to make a BIG impact? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission. Currently, we operate multiple elementary and middle schools across the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens. We plan to grow and open 1-2 schools each year because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. Our Network office is located at 401 W. 218th St., New York, NY 10034. This role requires an in-person schedule five days per week and flexibility in traveling to all of Zeta's different campuses. Due to the nature of the facilities role, work may occur outside normal working hours including, but not limited to, emergency response. Deliver powerful results To achieve our vision, we are searching for an Manager/Associate Director of Facilities Excellence with a Bachelor's degree (related field is preferred, such as architecture, engineering, construction management, real estate law, business) and ideally 3-5+ years of work experience in facilities management who is fueled by a passion for team success and continuous improvement. You will lead and manage all aspects of Zeta’s facilities work: Set the vision, operational objectives, and strategic systems for facilities excellence and maintenance across the organization, in alignment with the CEO, with the goal of increasing efficiency to meet Zeta’s ambitious scaling objectives Manage large projects in a highly organized way and hold cross-functional teams accountable to deliverables and timelines Design, manage, and revise key facilities processes in a scalable format to support facilities management and maintenance oversight Document facilities procedures across all Zeta locations to ensure we have scalable practices that can be implemented and improved with 100% fidelity year over year Maintain up-to-date building documentation and certifications, and coordinate required government inspections Hold School-based Operations Directors and outside vendors accountable to ensure all of Zeta’s facilities expectations are effectively implemented to create a Wow experience for our students, staff, and families Manage and oversee all facilities work with urgency, a high excellence bar, and extreme attention to detail Wear multiple hats as a part of a lean startup-up team, supporting the work of others on the team and taking on new projects and tasks as needed Join our purpose-driven community Zeta teammates are lifelong learners who live with child-like joy and a deep sense of purpose. We disrupt the status quo and tackle problems together. Our team stands united by our commitment to a limitless future for every child. Our Zeta team is comprised of top talent with incredible schooling and private sector experience. At Zeta: We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all students We bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedback We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them We are humble, willing to put the team’s needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environment We have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the details We are caring and put team over individual at all times We are hiring for an immediate opening and onboarding on a rolling basis. The salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $115,000. New hires can expect to be brought into the organization at a salary at or near the start of the range, depending on relevant experience in facilities management and internal equity. Compensation is based on our salary scales. This position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary, merit-based performance bonus.