Operations and Special Projects Coordinator

UP Education Network•Dorchester, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Projects Coordinator plays a central role in ensuring a well-run, efficient, and responsive school. In addition to maintaining the school’s administrative systems and routines, the Special Projects Coordinator will support the School Leadership Team by completing various school-wide projects related to operations, school assessment and accountability, community relations, and strategic planning. The Special Projects Coordinator must be able to communicate effectively with students, teachers, families, trustees, donors, and visitors.

Requirements

A passionate belief in UP Academy’s mission, values, and educational model
An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them
An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills
A sense of humility in the face of success
Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment
2 years operational experience, preferably in a school setting

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Strengthen and elevate the school's systems and culture, building routines that help students and staff thrive
Lead the strategy and roll-out of school-wide projects from concept through execution
Own the accuracy and upkeep of the school's daily data systems, keeping critical information reliable and current
Coordinate the logistics and behind-the-scenes preparation that make school events and activities run seamlessly
Champion Horace Mann Charter School compliance, ensuring required reports and documentation reach the Board, DESE, and Boston Public Schools accurately and on time
Serve as a key support for the UP Academy Dorchester Board, managing scheduling, agendas, and meeting minutes
Drive coordination and support for our career-connected learning and alumni programming, helping students stay connected to their futures
Contribute to the daily rhythm of school life, including lunch, recess, and other student-facing duties
Partner with the Principal, School Leadership Team, and Network Leadership Team to advance priorities as they arise
Step in wherever needed as a true utility player, including covering the front desk
Manage testing logistics and support for MAP and MCAS, ensuring smooth, well-run assessment windows
Support attendance tracking and chronic absenteeism intervention