Uncommon Schools · 3 days ago
Director of Operations Fellow
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$108K/yr - $114K/yr
4+ years expUncommon Schools is a nonprofit network dedicated to providing exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. The Director of Operations Fellow will prepare to become a Director of Operations by leading a school in partnership with the Principal, focusing on ensuring students receive an exemplary education through effective operations management.
E-LearningEdTechEducation
Responsibilities
Ensure that faculty maximizes time and energy on student achievement
Design, implement, and refine systems that anticipate the needs of the school community
Tackle problems, share standard methodologies across campuses, and respond to urgent needs
Partner to build an academic and cultural environment that supports student success
Lead a school in partnership with the Principal
Attend a series of professional development workshops throughout the Fellowship
Engage in experiential learning activities and receive feedback targeted at individualized areas of growth
Complete a variety of pre-determined deliverables that expose them to all key components of DOO work
Act as DOO in place of their host DOO for 4-6 weeks
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
Ability to strategically manage and prioritize time and tasks effectively to fully meet the needs of their school, with a lens towards systems thinking
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed
Comfort with managing ambiguous situations and moving to clarity/solution
Ability to learn something new and/or 'do what it takes' to ensure the school receives high-quality operations despite obstacles
Proactive, strategic problem-solver who is able to work successfully in a fast-paced environment, often while balancing competing priorities
High-quality communication and relationship-building skills with multiple partners including teachers, students, families, vendors, and colleagues
Ability to have difficult conversations in a respectful manner
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Access
Dedication to self-reflection and continual professional growth; approaches every experience as a chance to learn and grow and understands that introspection and the outward expression of that learning is essential to leadership
Required experience: 4 or more years of work experience
At least 1 year of experience in operations leadership (experience in K-12 school operations is preferred)
At least 1 year of experience coaching, leading, and/or managing others (e.g., Special Projects Manager, Associate Director of Operations, Instructional Leader, or other equivalent 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
Experience managing others
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
New Jersey Pension program
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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