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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS

Compass Group, North America

Chesterfield, MOJob$50–60K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$50–60K/yr
Location
Chesterfield, MO
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree

Job overview

The Assistant Director of Operations provides primary support to ensure ideal workflow and exceptional service. The role establishes staff work standards, directs safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs, supports client satisfaction and cost-effective management, develops associates, and coordinates supervisory and management teams. An associate degree is required, while a bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of experience are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Work Procedure DevelopmentSafety Program ManagementSanitation Program ManagementMaintenance Program ManagementWork EthicInitiativeQualityCustomer ServiceStress ManagementAdministrative SkillsOrganizational SkillsFollow-ThroughCommunicationWindows Office SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeWordExcelPowerPointOutlook

Qualifications

Associate's DegreeBachelor's Degree1-3 Years Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

ESFM

Position Title: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000

Other Forms of Compensation: None

ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).

ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services.

This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected].

Job Summary

This individual will provide the primary support to ensure ideal workflow and exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establishes and reviews standards and work procedures for all staff in accordance with established policies and practices of the facility

  • Directs and conducts safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs; while maintaining excellent relationships with client and the customer

  • Assists to ensure client, customer satisfaction and efficient cost effective management

  • Promotes the professional growth and development of all associates

  • Coordinates the tasks of the subordinate Supervisory and Management team via regular communication

  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associate’s degree required; or equivalent and relevant experience

  • At least 1-3 years of experience, preferred

  • Strong work ethic, intense drive and initiative for quality and customer service

  • Excellent stress management skills, administrative and organizational, and follow-through (with associates and clients) skills required

  • Able to communicate effectively with management team, guests and team members

  • Proficient in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, preferred

Apply to ESFM Services today!

ESFM is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

Associates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life Insurance/ AD

  • Disability Insurance

  • Retirement Plan

  • Paid Time Off

  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

  • Associate Shopping Program

  • Health and Wellness Programs

  • Discount Marketplace

  • Identity Theft Protection

  • Pet Insurance

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_ESFM.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_ESFM.pdf

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eurest Services maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:1586417

ESFM

Brandy Wilson

How this job compares

Set against the 10,652 open Operations jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$50–60K/yr
  • Missouri median$82–141K/yr71 salary ranges
  • US median$95–150K/yr5,111 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $55K, is 52% below the Missouri median midpoint ($114K) — in the middle half of Operations salary ranges in Missouri.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 177 open Operations jobs in Missouri and 10,652 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Missouri
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Operations postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 6,646 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 3,825 of the 10,652 open Operations jobs (36%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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