Regional Schools Coordinator - NYC
About The Position
Uncommon Schools is seeking a Regional Schools Coordinator for their NYC operations. This role serves as the organizational backbone for Regional Superintendents of Instruction, managing details to allow school leaders to focus on supporting teachers and students. The coordinator will manage schedules, projects, and communication across regional schools, ensuring initiatives like professional development, collaborative scoring, and leadership meetings run smoothly. This position involves direct work with school principals and regional teams, building relationships and solving problems to support school success. The ideal candidate brings clarity to complexity and takes pride in helping others excel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 1–2 years of relevant work experience (directly relevant experience in administrative support, operations, or project coordination roles, or transferable experience in program coordination, administrative roles, or related fields)
- Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong judgment and follow-through when managing projects, logistics, and operational processes
- Growth mindset with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
- Ability to perform moderate physical activity, including standing or walking for extended periods, setting up materials or equipment, and carrying objects up to 40 pounds when supporting events or meetings
- Ability to travel to Uncommon Schools across NYC and the region
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a school, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization
- Experience supporting leadership teams or managing multiple stakeholder relationships
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management tools
Responsibilities
- Draft and edit emails, presentations, and written communications on behalf of Regional Superintendents of Instruction.
- Prepare materials, agendas, notes, and follow-up communication for leadership meetings.
- Serve as a reliable point of coordination across teams, ensuring information is clear and shared effectively.
- Manage and coordinate the weekly schedule and calendar for Regional Superintendents of Instruction, arranging both in-person and virtual meetings.
- Coordinate scheduling, travel, and meeting logistics for regional leaders.
- Support expense management, reimbursement, and additional administrative processes as needed.
- Lead and manage regional instructional projects and initiatives that support school and regional leadership—including collaborative scoring, professional development, and regional summits.
- Support the coordination, setup, logistics, and execution of major events, retreats, and trainings.
- Manage timelines, action items, and deliverables to ensure projects stay on track and aligned to priorities.
- Track deliverables and next steps while helping maintain accountability across principals.
- Plan and coordinate recurring regional principal meetings.
- Build strong working relationships with school-based and regional teams.
- Support regional leaders in their work with schools across the network.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits that support personal health, wellness, and finances
- Regional staff will have the same holidays and sustainability days as school-based staff in their region
- Flexible summer PTO
- Extensive, best-in-class training and development
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
- 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
- Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
- Mental health and counseling support
- Wellness benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
