Programs of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

Dr. Steven E. Farmer, Chief Executive Officer




POSITION OPENING July 15, 2022

POSITION TITLE:

Chief Operating Officer

REPORTS TO:

The Chief Executive Officer

LOCATION:

Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 E Swissvale Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218

STARTING DATE:

August 1, 2022

JOB
DESCRIPTION:
This is a full-time, exempt, 12-month position. Responsibilities include: Directly oversees

operations, manages all operations departments, oversees and manages departments that
include: Facilities, Security, Plant Operations, Maintenance/Grounds, Fleet, Information
Technology and the Campus Master Plan. Supervises the Coordinator of Plant Operations,
Lead Housekeeper, Director of Campus Safety, Fleet Coordinator, Technology
Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant and participates in the recruiting and interviewing
for all maintenance, housekeeping, grounds, Security, and Technology positions. Manages
staff scheduling, trainings, and discipline, manages the use and maintenance of all
company vehicles and oversees and manages capital projects, manages operational
expenses and employs strategies to optimize the organization’s operating capabilities.

MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Chief Operating Officer must have 5 or more years of experience in executive

leadership, must possess a Master’s Degree in Administration/Supervision, Business
Management or Administration, Communication, or a related major. He/She should have
experience with operating functions, facilities administration and staff supervision, must
have 5 years or more experience working at a school for the deaf or a similar residential
facility. Must have a valid PA driver’s license.

SIGNING REQUIREMENTS:
This position will be rated using Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI). The
Proficiency Level for the position is “Advanced.” The minimum level accepted at hire is
“Intermediate.”

CLEARANCES REQUIRED:

PA Criminal Background, PA Child Abuse, Certification of PA Mandated Reporting
Training, and FBI Clearances required.

APPLICATION
PROCEDURE: Send letter of application and resume via email or by fax to:

Alisa Stroud
Director of Human Resources
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218
astroud@wpsd.org
Fax: (412) 244-4270

It is the policy of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf not to discriminate in is programs, education, employment and all
other activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, gender identification or

sexual orientation. Any complaints of discrimination should be directed to the Director of Human Resources.