KIPP New Jersey · 1 day ago
26-27 Director of School Operations in Residence
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$97K/yr - $97K/yrKIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized 'Knowledge Is Power Program' network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. The Director of School Operations in Residence will lead and develop the skills necessary for future Director of School Operations positions, including overseeing school operations and ensuring efficient systems are in place.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Placement at host schools to both shadow a current DSO and to take on specific leadership responsibilities at the host campus, with accountability to the results of the school(s)/teams you support
Significant formal learning and leadership coaching provided by multiple leaders throughout the organization, including Managing Director of School Operations/Managing Director of Operations, Director of Leadership Development, Host Leaders, additional mentors, etc
Mid-year application for available DSO roles for the forthcoming school year
Maintain excellent personal organizational systems to monitor multiple operational systems simultaneously
Design new systems or improve existing systems to ensure all domains of the school are efficient and contributing to school goals/priorities, including systems for: Daily operations of facilities including arrival, dismissal, lunch, transitions, transportation, and front office operations; Academic operations: technology, schedules, testing; Financial operations: purchasing; Compliance: student and staff compliance within organizational, city and state regulations
Create and execute data-driven strategic plans to meet goals
Effectively manage teammates, ensuring that high performers continue thriving and struggling teammates receive clear feedback, coaching, and accountability
Effectively manage external partners (e.g. food service, facility contractors, external vendors) to ensure that all externally-provided systems run smoothly
Demonstrate personal excellence at all times (consistently professional, productive, prepared, and positive)
Embody and model our organization values: Kid Focus, Radical Love, Excellence, TEAM, Fun
Consistently reinforces high expectations for all students and all teammates all the time, using motivation, clarity, and accountability appropriately and effectively
Engage families and community stakeholders proactively and productively as partners in school goals
Contribute positively and productively on all teams (Resident cohort, host school teams, regional teams, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Demonstrated student achievement results from teachers and leaders that the leader manages and coaches
Ability to develop and manage multiple projects simultaneously and comfortably with ambiguity
Ability to troubleshoot and manage high stress situations with a calm and positive demeanor
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Foundational content knowledge related to DSO-specific operational domains: finance & purchasing, academic support operations, student recruitment & enrollment, technology, facilities, vendor management, nutrition program, compliance, schoolwide systems
Adept at data analysis; ability to extract meaningful insights across school-wide data using pertinent software applications
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Operating standard office equipment
Operating classroom technology equipment (ie. smartboards, projectors, chrome books, computers)
Benefits
Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions
A school-issued laptop
Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area
Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break
Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers
Employer paid life insurance
Extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity
Company
KIPP New Jersey
About KIPP New Jersey KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life.
Founded in 2002
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amanda Poole
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Gabriella DiFilippo
Chief Operating Officer
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