Director of School Operations in Residence

KIPP New Jersey • Camden, NJ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The ideal Director of School Operations-in-Residence candidate is a leader seeking a future Director of School Operations (DSO) position as either a founder of new schools or successor at existing schools. You have a strong track record of successful outcomes achieved through your strategic and inspiring leadership of others. Residents are enrolled in our rigorous Residency accelerator program to develop specific DSO-ready skills and competencies. The Residency structure includes: 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.

Requirements

• 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)

Nice To Haves

• Embody a growth mindset
• Accept and effectively incorporate constructive feedback with urgency
• Operate with a high level of flexibility and ownership, taking on various leadership responsibilities to support host school(s), the region, and your unique leadership growth areas
• Communicate effectively and inspirationally
• Articulate and consistently communicate a clear, compelling vision for your leadership brand and future
• Inspire others to commit to, and fulfill, outstanding outcomes
• Consistently prepare and execute highly effective meetings, professional development sessions, and presentations
• Build trusting relationships with all stakeholders across the organization
• Embody a customer service orientation to proactively communicate and solve problems with building staff and families/community members
• Design new systems or improve existing systems to ensure all domains of the school are efficient and contributing to school goals/priorities

Responsibilities

• Shadow a current DSO and take on specific leadership responsibilities at the host campus.
• Design, maintain, and improve systems for daily operations of facilities, academic operations, financial operations, and compliance.
• Create and execute data-driven strategic plans to meet goals.
• Effectively manage teammates, ensuring 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.
• Uphold a Culture of Excellence for staff, students, and community.
• Demonstrate personal excellence at all times (consistently professional, productive, prepared, and positive).
• Embody and model organization values: Kid Focus, Radical Love, Excellence, TEAM, Fun.
• Consistently reinforce 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.).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager