Uncommon Schools · 3 days ago
Associate Director of Operations
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$105K/yr - $111K/yr
4+ years expUncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. The Associate Director of Operations will lead the day-to-day operations of the school, ensuring that faculty can focus on student achievement while managing operational needs and supporting school leadership initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Leading all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the school
Serving as main point of contact for all operational needs in circumstances when the DOO is not available
Participating actively in the High School Leadership Team
Managing 1-2 operations staff members, at the DOO’s discretion, and overseeing the successful implementation of their workstreams (e.g., attendance, purchasing, invoice processing)
Partnering with and providing operational support to key stakeholders and leaders such as the Athletic Director and the HS 2.0 Program Manager
Implementing coverage system on a daily basis
Developing and managing the HS schedule, including teacher and student schedules, classroom schedules, and duty assignments
Owning facilities management to ensure facilities are safe, well-maintained, and meet the needs of students and faculty
Any additional responsibilities identified by the DOO, including but not limited to student persistence and enrollment, major events, tracking time off, etc
Qualification
Required
Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools
Passionate commitment to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students both in and out of school
Strong critical thinking skills
Demonstrated grit and personal responsibility
Ability to think strategically and innovatively, in order to continuously improve school operations
High-quality written and verbal communication skills with multiple partners including teachers, students, families, vendors, and colleagues
Ability to have difficult conversations in a respectful manner
Dedication to continual professional growth
Strong organizational skills; careful attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Access
Strong time management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
Ability to maintain a calm, professional attitude in the face of challenging demands and external pressures
4 or more years of work experience
Project planning experience, with proven ability to see large projects through to completion
A Bachelor's degree
Preferred
School-based or other educational experience preferred
Experience managing others preferred
Benefits
Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
Extensive, best-in-class training and development
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
Financial Planning
403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
Company
Uncommon Schools
Uncommon Schools is an e-learning service company.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.7MKey Investors
NewSchools Venture Fund
2008-01-08Grant· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Daniel Gennaoui
Chief of Staff to the Co-CEO
Jennifer Consilvio
Chief Financial Officer
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