Manager of People Strategy and Projects (Immediate)

KIPP Capital Region Public Schools•City of Albany, NY

12d•$68,400 - $75,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of People Strategy and Projects supports the Chief People Officer (CPO) and People Team in planning, coordinating, and executing regional people priorities, strategic initiatives, and administrative operations across KIPP Capital Region. The role coordinates projects spanning talent acquisition and workforce planning, human resources and people operations, leadership and professional development, training, and employee experience. It also provides executive and administrative support to the CPO, coordinates People Team operations, and serves as a central point of contact among the CPO, People Team, school leaders, Principals, regional executives, and other stakeholders. The position develops project plans, timelines, trackers, dashboards, reports, meeting materials, and communication systems; monitors progress and accountability; and identifies opportunities to improve administrative workflows and project execution. It supports meetings, recruitment events, training sessions, leadership programs, employee initiatives, and organizational improvement projects. The role is based at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, New York, and may require a flexible schedule outside regular business hours when necessary. KIPP Capital Region is a network of public charter schools serving more than 2,500 students in grades K–12 across seven schools in Albany and Troy, New York. The organization is committed to anti-racism, equity, and racial justice, and expects staff to support its mission, vision, values, and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

At least two years of professional experience in project management, program coordination, executive support, operations, administration, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or a related field.
High school diploma or GED certificate required.
Experience supporting senior leaders or executive teams, preferably in education, nonprofit organizations, Human Resources, or complex multi-site environments.
Demonstrated success managing multiple projects, coordinating stakeholders, and delivering results within established timelines.
Strong organizational and administrative skills, including calendar management, meeting coordination, document preparation, and project tracking.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing professional correspondence, presentations, reports, and executive summaries.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and project management tools.
Experience developing and maintaining project trackers, dashboards, workflows, and administrative systems.
Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities.
Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Ability to work a flexible schedule outside regular business hours when necessary.
Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to meet the physical demands described for the role, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Prior experience supporting Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, People Operations, or employee experience initiatives.
Experience coordinating professional development programs, training initiatives, or organizational development projects.
Prior experience in public charter schools, K–12 education, or mission-driven organizations.
Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives and working with multiple stakeholders.
Familiarity with HR information systems, applicant tracking systems, learning management systems, and project management platforms.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Chief People Officer (CPO) to coordinate and execute strategic projects and priorities across the People Team and region.
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, responsibility assignments, trackers, dashboards, and reporting systems.
Manage multiple projects and monitor progress against timelines, deliverables, and organizational commitments.
Provide administrative and operational support to the CPO, including scheduling, meeting preparation, follow-up, and tracking commitments.
Coordinate complex calendars, meetings, and engagements involving school leaders, regional executives, People Team leaders, and external stakeholders.
Coordinate Talent Acquisition projects, staffing initiatives, workforce planning priorities, recruitment campaigns, selection days, hiring campaigns, and recruitment events.
Coordinate Human Resources and People Operations initiatives, including projects related to onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, policy implementation, employee engagement, and HR process improvements.
Coordinate leadership development, professional development, and training initiatives, calendars, programs, workshops, and sessions.
Support People Team operations, meetings, leadership convenings, retreats, professional development sessions, and regional initiatives; prepare agendas and materials, document decisions, and track follow-up actions.
Maintain centralized People Team documents, calendars, project plans, and operational resources.
Collect, organize, and synthesize information from People Team leaders, school leaders, and regional stakeholders; prepare reports, presentations, and executive summaries for CPO decision-making.
Identify project trends, gaps, and issues requiring attention and communicate progress, deadlines, and outstanding decisions to the CPO.
Coordinate across the CPO, People Team, Principals, school leadership teams, regional departments, and other stakeholders to align goals, responsibilities, timelines, and information sharing.
Assess and improve People Team administrative and project management processes; implement standardized templates, trackers, workflows, and documentation systems.
Draft and coordinate professional communications, announcements, presentations, and updates on behalf of the CPO as directed.
Perform other duties outlined by the Chief People Officer.
Comply with applicable charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
Support the organization's mission, vision, and values, including participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.