About this role
The ideal Director of School Operations-in-Residence candidate is a leader seeking a future Director of School Operations (DSO) position as either a founder of new schools or successor at existing schools. You have a strong track record of successful outcomes achieved through your strategic and inspiring leadership of others.
Residents are enrolled in our rigorous Residency accelerator program to develop specific DSO-ready skills and competencies. The Residency structure includes:
Placement at host schools to both shadow a current DSO and to take on specific leadership responsibilities at the host campus, with accountability to the results of the school(s)/teams you supportSignificant formal learning and leadership coaching provided by multiple leaders throughout the organization, including Managing Director of School Operations/Managing Director of Operations, Director of Leadership Development, Host Leaders, additional mentors, etc.Mid-year application for available DSO roles for the forthcoming school yearCritical Competencies and Skills
Embody a growth mindset
Accept and effectively incorporate constructive feedback with urgencyOperate with a high level of flexibility and ownership, taking on various leadership responsibilities to support host school(s), the region, and your unique leadership growth areasCommunicate effectively and inspirationally
Articulate and consistently communicate a clear, compelling vision for your leadership brand and future Inspire others to commit to, and fulfill, outstanding outcomesConsistently prepare and execute highly effective meetings, professional development sessions, and presentationsBuild trusting relationships with all stakeholders across the organizationEmbody a customer service orientation to proactively communicate and solve problems with building staff and families/community membersDesign, maintain, and improve systems
Maintain excellent personal organizational systems to monitor multiple operational systems simultaneouslyDesign new systems or improve existing systems to ensure all domains of the school are efficient and contributing to school goals/priorities, including systems for:Daily operations of facilities including arrival, dismissal, lunch, transitions, transportation, and front office operationsAcademic operations: technology, schedules, testing,Financial operations: purchasingCompliance: student and staff compliance within organizational, city and state regulationsDrive outstanding outcomes through leading others
Create and execute data-driven strategic plans to meet goalsEffectively manage teammates, ensuring that high performers continue thriving and struggling teammates receiv]e clear feedback, coaching, and accountabilityEffectively manage external partners (e.g. food service, facility contractors, external vendors) to ensure that all externally-provided systems run smoothlyUphold a Culture of Excellence for staff, students, and community
Demonstrate personal excellence at all times (consistently professional, productive, prepared, and positive)Embody and model our organization values: Kid Focus, Radical Love, Excellence, TEAM, FunConsistently reinforces high expectations for all students and all teammates all the time, using motivation, clarity, and accountability appropriately and effectivelyEngage families and community stakeholders proactively and productively as partners in school goalsContribute positively and productively on all teams (Resident cohort, host school teams, regional teams, etc.) Qualifications
Bachelor’s DegreeDemonstrated student achievement results from teachers and leaders that the leader manages and coachesAbility to develop and manage multiple projects simultaneously and comfortably with ambiguityAbility to troubleshoot and manage high stress situations with a calm and positive demeanorAbility to work evenings and weekends as neededFoundational content knowledge related to DSO-specific operational domains: finance & purchasing, academic support operations, student recruitment & enrollment, technology, facilities, vendor management, nutrition program, compliance, schoolwide systemsAdept at data analysis; ability to extract meaningful insights across school-wide data using pertinent software applicationsStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skillsOperating standard office equipmentOperating classroom technology equipment (ie. smartboards, projectors, chrome books, computers)
Physical Requirements
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:
Prolonged periods of working at the computer and sitting at desk.Travel to various school locations in Newark, Paterson, Camden, and South Florida.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Compensation & Benefits
KIPP New Jersey offers a market-competitive salary at $97,000 for a Director of School Operations in Residence. Salary ranges at KIPP are set based upon the role level and function using benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector and allow for growth within the role. Individual compensation within this range will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: relevant professional experience and qualifications; education, skills and training; and market conditions.
In addition to a competitive salary, we a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:
Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributionsA school-issued laptopTransportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City areaGenerous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregiversEmployer paid life insuranceExtensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnityOur organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.
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