26-27 Director of School Operations
11 days ago
Paterson
Job DescriptionCompany Description KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate over 7,738 students in grades K-12 across 15 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals. By 2025, KIPP New Jersey will have fifteen schools in Newark and seven in Camden providing a world-class education to over 11,600 students. To learn more, visit . Job Description We anticipate beginning interviews in mid-to-late January 2026 and the full process concluding by March 2026, with July 2026 start dates. Applications received after January will be considered on a rolling, and as-needed basis. Role Overview: The Director of School Operations (DSO) is the leader of operations. The DSO manages and is responsible for all non-instructional systems and staff in the building. The DSO Fellowship prepares operations leaders to step into the Director of School Operations role. In addition to working with a current Director of School Operations, Fellows get support through weekly professional development and support from regional operations leads. The core components of the role(s) are: • People Management, • Manage the school operations staff and all other school support workers on the operations team, • Implement and execute a performance management system for direct reports, • Conduct weekly individual meetings and team meetings, • Provide professional development, • Finance and Purchasing, • Support management of the school’s budget, • Oversee purchasing for the school, • Academic Support Operations, • Manage the operational logistics of all student test administration and other academic operational systems, in coordination with school leadership and/or teaching staff, • Student Recruitment / Enrollment, • Ensure the school meets annual enrollment targets by backwards planning from target enrollment numbers and dates, • Plan events and outreach to families, • Establish partnerships with local businesses and organizations, • Technology, • Oversee day-to-day operations of school-based technology projects by ensuring that school leaders, students, and staff have access to the technology they need, • Plan any technology-related enhancements or additional purchases for the subsequent school year, • Facilities, • Oversee the day-to-day operations of facilities and maintain a beautiful school, • Vendor Management, • Procure and manage all vendors needed for the smooth and successful operation of the facility, including contractors, service providers, and maintenance workers, • Nutrition Program, • Manage partnership with Food Service Management Company to ensure the meal program meets the school’s expectations, • Compliance, • Ensure school-wide compliance with health and safety laws, • Ensure onboarding requirements for new staff members are completed, • Comply with any city and state education mandates, • Comply with all federal and state workplace regulations, • School Operations, • Ensure the day-to-day school operating systems run smoothly and efficiently, including front office systems, transportation, routines, transitions, arrival, dismissal, and attendanceQualifications Must Haves: • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, specifically Excel / Google Spreadsheets, • Database management and reporting, • Strong written and oral communication skills, • Strong interpersonal skills, • Strong organization skills and meticulous attention to detail, • Superb customer service skills and love and support for families and children, • Demonstrated ability to work with a team on collaborative projects, • Ability to remain calm and solutions-oriented in high-stress situations, • Commitment to do whatever it takes to ensure our teachers and students have what they need to be successful, • Ability to proactively problem solve; anticipate challenges before they occur, • Ability to identify inefficiencies and generate creative solutions, • Ability to develop and manage multiple projects simultaneously and comfortably with ambiguity, • Ability to troubleshoot and manage high-stress situations with a calm and positive demeanor, • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, • Previous experience in a customer service-oriented role, • Previous experience in an educational or non-profit setting Additional Information Compensation & Benefits KIPP Team & Family offers a market-competitive salary range starting at $97,000 for a DSO Fellow, and $107,000-$117,000 for a DSO and may increase based on experience. 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 contributions, • A school-issued laptop, • Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area, • Generous 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 caregivers, • Employer paid life insurance #LI-NJ