Director of School Operations (26-27)

Position Summary

The Director of School Operations (DSO) at KIPP is sought after for their deep integrity and commitment to KIPP Public Schools Northern California's mission and values. They will lead strategic operational priorities, manage day-to-day school operations, drive efficiencies and systematization, and partner with instructional leaders to ensure procedures maximize time students spend learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years in project or program management, operations, human resources or accounting with clear stakeholder engagement experience
• People Management: 1+ year of direct people management and team development experience
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Policy, Business, or related field and 3+ years of work experience or 5+ years’ work experience required
• Knowledge/Skills: Self-awareness, reflective ability, and commitment to feedback and growth; ability to self-direct, prioritize, and multi-task; demonstrated problem-solving in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; demonstrated relationship-building and influence; excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Spanish and Microsoft Suite or Google Suite; ability to learn and utilize technology for virtual office environments

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Model school operations leadership: Supervise and support school operations team, define a clear vision of school operations excellence, hire, develop, coach, and retain exceptional school operations team members, and model strong staff culture.
• Support the School Leader: Mobilize school staff to achieve collective goals, provide input on strategic direction, ensure operational needs are represented in schoolwide planning, and partner with the school leader to build a safe, joyful, efficient learning environment.
• Student Recruitment and Enrollment: Lead student recruitment, enrollment, and attendance processes, manage the waitlist, and implement summer retention activities.
• Manage Day-to-Day School Operations: Design, manage, and optimize school-wide policies, systems, and procedures, lead school operations team in managing the school’s main office, and implement regional policies and procedures related to operations, safety, and risk management.
• Facilitate Budget Management: Partner with School Leader to define budgetary priorities, work with Accounting team to manage cash receipts, make deposits, and oversee schoolwide purchasing, and hold other staff accountable for budget management.
• Facilitate Communication and Facilities Maintenance: Write and disseminate strategic communication to school staff, manage school facilities maintenance and janitorial, nutrition services, and inventory and procurement of supplies and materials, and partner with regional Finance team to forecast year over year spending needs and corresponding schoolwide revenue and expense targets.

About KIPP Public Schools Northern California

We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. We create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students' diversity.

Compensation

KIPP Northern California offers a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits. We benchmark annually against comparably-sized non-profit organizations in the regions where we operate, to offer competitive salaries. The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $116,415 (maximum entry point for new hires).

How to Apply

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