Operations Manager International School
Job Summary
We are looking for an Operations Manager for a contract position (maternity leave replacement) at an international school in Iwate. You will oversee non-educational school operations, including facility management, school bus logistics, and general administration. The role requires bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese and the ability to manage diverse operational tasks.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily school operations and team management
- Manage school facilities, maintenance, and vendors
- Coordinate school bus logistics and traffic safety
- Oversee employee housing and dormitory management
- Implement health, safety, and risk management protocols
Required Skills
- Business-level English and Japanese proficiency
- Experience in Operations or Facility Management
- Team leadership and management experience
- PC literacy (Microsoft Office Suite)
- Valid driver's license
Job Details
Job Description:
We are recruiting a contract employee (maternity leave replacement/limited to 1 year). You will be responsible for all non-educational operations supporting school management at an international school located in a rich natural environment.
■ School Operations Management
- Management and improvement of daily operations
- Management of the operations team
- Handling requests and inquiries from various departments
- Support for school management projects
- Creation of monthly reports and KPIs
- Operation budget management
■ Facilities Management
- Management of school buildings, equipment, and fixed assets
- Repair and maintenance support
- Cleaning, security, and FM vendor management
- Statutory inspection management
- Repair and renovation support
■ School Bus and Traffic Management
- School bus operation management
- Vehicle maintenance management
- Operation schedule adjustment
- Vendor liaison and cost management
■ Employee Dormitory and Housing Management
- Management of employee housing and dormitories
- Move-in and move-out support
- Repair and cleaning arrangements
- Furniture and equipment management
■ Safety, Health, and Risk Management
- Health & Safety support
- Disaster prevention and evacuation drill support
- Risk assessment
- Implementation of school safety standards
■ Vendor and Contract Management
- Purchasing and procurement support
- Vendor contract management
- Service quality management
- Cost management
Job Requirements:
■Required Qualifications
- Experience in operations or general affairs/facility management
- Experience in management or team leadership
- Business-level Japanese proficiency
- Business-level English proficiency
- Valid driver's license (required)
- PC skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
■Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working at an international school
- Experience working at an educational institution
- Experience in facility management
- Experience working at a foreign-owned company
- Experience working in a multicultural environment
■Desired Candidate Profile
- Ability to proactively solve problems
- Ability to communicate flexibly in a multicultural environment
- Possession of hospitality
- Value of teamwork
- Ability to flexibly handle a wide range of tasks