Basking Ridge Operations Officer

About the role

The Pingry School is a prestigious K–12 coeducational, independent day school founded in 1861. With campuses in Basking Ridge, Pottersville, and Short Hills, New Jersey, Pingry emphasizes academic excellence, an Honor Code, and robust programs in arts, athletics, and civic engagement. The school’s mission is to inspire lifelong learning, personal growth, and social responsibility, preparing students to be global citizens of the 21st century.

Operations Officers are vital to campus life, ensuring a safe, secure, and efficient learning environment. In this full-time role, you serve as a visible ambassador and logistical “utility player,” balancing front-of-house hospitality with behind-the-scenes operational and safety coordination. Reporting to the Reception and Operations Supervisor in Basking Ridge, you provide consistent desk coverage, enforce campus protocols, and collaborate with Facilities, Athletics, and Auxiliary Programs to execute daily activities, events, and transitions.

This is a 12-month, full-time position primarily based at the Basking Ridge campus. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm, with occasional adjustments based on the school calendar and operational needs. Candidates with availability Tuesday through Saturday are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Campus Ambassadorship & Reception: Greet visitors, manage phone and email inquiries, and execute visitor screening and check-ins via SchoolPass and Ruvna to maintain access control.
• Safety & Surveillance: Conduct routine security rounds, monitor campus surveillance systems (Milestone XProtect), assess risks, and maintain a vigilant, approachable presence.
• Operational & Logistics Support: Manage incoming mail, sort package deliveries, update campus athletic and event calendars, and assist with vendor coordination.
• Event Coordination & Traffic Flow: Partner with Athletics, Facilities, and Auxiliary Programs to support seamless event setups, breakdowns, and safe vehicle parking/traffic flow during peak periods.
• Emergency Readiness: Maintain expert knowledge of Pingry’s emergency response protocols and communication platforms; support monthly safety drills and critical incidents.
• Honor Code Stewardship: Model the school’s core values of integrity and respect in every interaction with students, faculty, and the public.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a school, hospitality, operations, or a highly visible front-facing environment is strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written interpersonal communication skills; ability to foster collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain accreditation upon hire via school-provided training.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to remain stationary for extended periods, traverse a multi-building campus for safety checks, and safely transport or position event equipment or package deliveries up to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community aligned with Pingry’s mission, pillars, and DEIB values.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $22–$28/hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and education.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans with employer matching.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Tuition remission for employees’ children.
• Access to wellness and professional development resources.