Special Projects Coordinator

Uncommon Schools • Newark, NJ

1d • $23 - $35

About The Position

At Uncommon Schools, Special Projects Coordinators (SPCs) execute key logistics and provide operational support that enable students and teachers alike to flourish. The SPC is the executor of various school systems including assessments, facilities, student food service, staff & student technology, and event planning. The SPC reports to the school’s Director of Operations (DOO).
As the Special Projects Coordinator, you will own the execution of the following workstreams:
Family and student events, such as Report Card Conferences
Internal quarterly assessments and state assessments, ensuring that all state testing compliance and state-specific regulations are followed
Student food systems, coordinating the dispersal of all meals and partnership with food vendors
Student and staff technology
School visual décor and aesthetics, celebrating students and creating a welcoming environment
Transportation systems
Extra-curricular activities, enrichment programs, and field trips
Other projects and new initiatives to support operations and student achievement at the school
At our larger campuses, we have two or three SPC roles: SPC - Technology & Assessments, SPC - Events, and SPC - Systems. The workstreams for these roles are more specific from the list above, as the titles suggest.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills with teammates, teachers, students, parents, and additional stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures.
• Large project oversight from planning to execution, with direct accountability for results from multiple stakeholders (teachers, building partners, operations associates, etc.)
• Strong digital literacy skills, including database management and Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• Prior project management and/or office-based customer service experience.
• Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• 1 to 3 years of teaching or school administrative office experience
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish-speaking skills strongly preferred to support effective communication with our students, families, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Family and student events, such as Report Card Conferences
• Internal quarterly assessments and state assessments, ensuring that all state testing compliance and state-specific regulations are followed
• Student food systems, coordinating the dispersal of all meals and partnership with food vendors
• Student and staff technology
• School visual décor and aesthetics, celebrating students and creating a welcoming environment
• Transportation systems
• Extra-curricular activities, enrichment programs, and field trips
• Other projects and new initiatives to support operations and student achievement at the school

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• 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)
• New Jersey Pension program
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees