Director of Student Life

KIPP•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

KIPP Indy Public Schools seeks an experienced Director of Student Life (DSL) who will lead the implementation of a vertically-aligned portfolio of athletic and extracurricular offerings across KIPP Indy’s network of schools. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the DSL will be a member of KIPP Indy’s regional team and collaborate with the school-based operations teams, coaches, and extracurricular sponsors. The DSL will work to ensure KIPP Indy Public Schools is living out our commitment to equity through providing a diverse, identity-affirming student experience that ultimately drives student retention, establishes a positive student culture, and increases student academic outcomes. The DSL will directly manage the campus-based extracurricular leaders.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience in education or related fields
Deep belief in being part of and helping lead a multi-cultural, anti-racist organization
Team-player capable of working both collaboratively and independently
Highly organized, resourceful, and accountable, with strong attention to follow through and detail
Proactive and creative problem-solver; ability to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions
Track record of exceptional results
Develops mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships based upon trust, respect, and achievement of common goals.
Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the cultures of the community served.
Integrates programs, rituals, and visual artifacts that represent the values throughout the organization.
Anticipates and identifies problems in a timely manner.
Methodically backward plans to achieve short- and long-term goals.
Promotes collaboration among team members. Encourages others to cooperate and coordinate efforts.
Manages resources (people, financial, equipment) effectively to support the organization’s short- and long-term goals.
Seeks to understand the needs and motivations of students, and makes decisions with student best interests and needs in mind. Expects teammates and employees to do the same.
Manages time and resources effectively, prioritizing efforts according to organizational goals.
Anticipates and seizes new opportunities that are aligned with strategic goals.

Responsibilities

Spearhead implementation of a vertically-aligned portfolio of athletic and extracurricular offerings across network of schools
Collaborate with Chief Operating Officer on annual planning, goal-setting, and budgeting
Manage campus-based extracurricular leaders on the implementation of programming and performance management of athletic coaches and extracurricular sponsors
Oversee annual budgets and ensure program alignment with financial controls
Oversee systems related to facility utilization, scheduling, and resource management
Collaborate with members of the operations team on logistics such as transportation, custodial needs, and integration with campus procedures
Oversee risk management and compliance, such as Title IX, physicals, security, and implementation of region-wide safety plans
Manage conference affiliations and IHSAA eligibility
Analyze data to refine programming, maximize results, and strengthen the student experience
Develop and maintain external partnerships to support programming
Observe program implementation and serve as an administrative presence at events as needed
Oversee implementation of field trip procedures
Lead efforts to incorporate student-centered, identity-affirming visual artifacts and messaging throughout facilities and common spaces
Collaborate with schools on implementation of annual special events such as picture days, health/vision screenings, homecoming, promotion, and graduation
Collaborate with operations team on systems related to enrollment, attendance, and retention
Serve as operations liaison with the family and community engagement team to implement programming and events as needed
Participate in weekly one on ones with Chief Operations Officer
Actively participate in campus operations and other collaborative team meetings
Attend, support, and engage in regional team meetings and development opportunities