26-27 School Operations Coordinator
7 days ago
Newark
Job DescriptionCompany Description About KIPP New Jersey 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 students in grades K-12 across 18 schools in Newark, Camden, and Paterson. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals. Job Description Here' what you should know: As an Operations Coordinator, you will be the cornerstone of smooth and effective school operations. Your role involves being the first point of contact for families, students, and community members, ensuring a welcoming and organized environment in our main office. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks that contribute to the overall success of the school's operations, from managing communications to maintaining student files and supporting daily operational needs. Here's what you'll be doing: • Front Desk Management: Welcome visitors, answer calls, and manage the visitor management system., • Administrative Support: Handle inquiries, assist with schoolwide communications, and manage office supplies., • Student Enrollment & Attendance: Support enrollment processes, maintain student records, and participate in efforts to improve attendance., • Operations Support: Assist with school events, maintain a clean and organized office, and contribute to the smooth operation of school systems., • Maintain an average annual score of 3.0 or higher on internal walk-through (Ops EKG), • Achieve school targets for student attendance and enrollment., • Ensure 100% visitor sign-in compliance and secure badge distribution., • Maintain high family engagement as measured by the TNTP Insight SurveyQualifications Must Haves: Skills • Bilingual: Spanish (Highly Preferred), • Excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and oral), • Perform duties with a high degree of professionalism, customer-service, and positive energy, • Can work with a team on collaborative projects, • Remain calm, flexible, and solutions-oriented in high-stress situations, competing priorities, and external pressures, • Do whatever it takes to ensure our teachers and students have what they need to be successful, • Previous experience in a customer service-oriented role, • Previous experience in an educational or non-profit setting, • Proficiency in Spanish; may be considered a “must-have” depending on population served, • Bachelor's degree Additional Information The salary range for this role is $45,000-$50,000. 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, • Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), as well as, allocated sick and personal days, • Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers, • Employer paid life insurance