Director of Facilities

ABOUT US

Southlake Christian Academy is an established JK-12 Christian school in the Lake Norman area of Charlotte, North Carolina. Our school has earned an excellent reputation for its unwavering dedication to Christian education, robust academic programs, and its focus on developing the character of its students. Our faculty and staff are instrumental in carrying out our mission and vision while demonstrating our core values. To learn more, visit our website: www.southlakechristian.org.

OUR MISSION

Southlake Christian Academy exists for the sake of God's glory and mission; proclaiming the gospel, educating, and discipling the whole person in all aspects of God's reality.

OUR VISION

That Christ may be preeminent in all things (Colossians 1:18).

OUR VALUES

Respect, Integrity, Kindness, and Joy

APPLICANTS

Southlake Christian Academy is accepting interest from internal and external applicants for the open recruitment of Director of Facilities.

We seek highly motivated and collaborative colleagues who are interested in providing an exceptional level of service to our students and school community. Successful individuals will provide thoughtful leadership and service in a respectful, kind, and joyful manner with the highest degree of integrity and effectiveness in keeping school facilities running smoothly and safely.

DEADLINE

Applications will be accepted until Friday, January 17, 2025. Failure to answer the supplemental questions will result in disqualification. All application materials will be evaluated to determine the most qualified candidates.

INTERVIEWS

Finalists will be invited to the next round in the selection process. Interviews may be on a rolling basis in January 2025. Human Resources is looking to expedite the recruitment process and select a highly qualified candidate as soon as possible

DESCRIPTION

The Director of Facilities is a single-incumbent position, under minimal supervision, performs senior level work to preserve the good condition of infrastructure and ensure that facilities are safe and well-functioning. The role has direct management and maintenance of school facilities, ensuring they meet legal requirements and health and safety standards.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

This role is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with leadership, communication, and planning skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to exercise professionalism, and a high degree of integrity, while dealing with school administration and the campus community. Experience working in a JK-12 school setting is highly preferred.

The ideal candidate will be well-organized and able to optimize the use of school space and equipment while reducing operating costs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment.

• Overseeing the upkeep and maintenance of school facilities.
• Plan and coordinate installations and refurbishments.
• Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards.
• Inspect buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations.
• Review utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs.
• Supervise all staff facilities staff (custodians, technicians, groundskeepers etc.) and external contractors.
• Control activities like parking space allocation, waste disposal, building security etc.
• Handle service contracts and insurance plans in collaboration with the Finance department.
• Prepare, track, and manage facility budget.
• Ensure school facilities are clean and wellmaintained.
• May allocate office space according to needs at the direction of the Head of School.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation with a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in facility management, engineering, business administration or related field is preferred.
• Proven experience as facilities director or similar managerial role, preferably in a school setting.
• Evidence of commitment to a local church is highly desirable.

COMPETENCIES

• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to cultivate strong, collaborative relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent organizational skills with multitasking capability.
• Ability to handle confidential information and act with discretion.
• Ability to handle emergencies and stressful situations.

COMPENSATION

Salary is negotiable based on individual qualifications and will be set within range of comparable management roles at Southlake Christian Academy.

BENEFITS

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

NEXT STEPS

The selection process may include technical projects, a writing assessment, and one or more rounds of interviews. All communications and invitations will be sent electronically, so please provide a current email address and check your email periodically.

Thank you for your interest! If you have questions, please contact the Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Ramos, at jramos@slcanc.org.