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KIPP DC · 1 day ago

Director of Operations

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$125K/yr - $138K/yr

7+ years exp

KIPP DC is a network of schools dedicated to creating academically excellent environments for students in Washington, D.C. The Director of Operations will oversee non-instructional operations at two campuses, ensuring effective management and execution of daily operations while supporting school leaders in focusing on teaching and learning.

EducationHigher EducationNon Profit

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Deputy Chief of Schools on campus-wide and school-specific operations issues

Hires, manages, coaches, and develops Assistant Principals of Operations (APOs) (high schools) or Campus Directors of Operations (CDOs) (PK3-8 campuses)

Coach APOs or CDOs to collaborate with school leaders on developing and implementing a school-wide operations vision

Supports APOs or CDOs with hiring, managing, coaching, and developing their campus operations teams

Provides oversight for school and network-based projects managed by APOs or CDOs. Assists with special projects

Work with the regional academic, administrative, and support teams to strategize on systems that accurately track student records, including contact information, attendance, grades, and transcripts, ensuring data integrity and compliance with regulations

Supervise appropriate management of logistics for student assessments (SAT, MAP, AP, DC CAPE), including scheduling, test preparation, and post-assessment data analysis, providing timely and detailed reports to relevant stakeholders

Provide oversight in collaboration with the recruitment team on efforts to recruit and enroll students, ensuring 100% enrollment by the start of each school year through strategic outreach activities such as mailings, open houses, and neighborhood initiatives

Oversee and manage deadlines for creating the school’s yearly class schedule, ensuring alignment with staffing availability and curricular needs. Coordinate room assignments and manage any necessary adjustments during the school year

Supervise the development and execution of student assessments, grading systems, and other academic procedures to ensure consistency and adherence to school standards

Use strategic thinking to identify and address potential challenges in student records management, assessments, and enrollment processes, driving continuous improvement in operational efficiency and academic outcomes

Ensure campus-level regular review and analyze student data (e.g., assessment scores, enrollment trends, academic performance) to inform decision-making and generate actionable insights for school leadership. Provide clear, data-driven reports to stakeholders

Serve as lead for 1-2 operations-related workstreams (Athletics, Facilities, Finance, Meal Program, Safety, Team Management)

Collaborate with HDQ-based workstream leaders to facilitate trainings, coordinate alignment on new initiatives, and ensure operational compliance at campuses

Manage and execute on projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of HDQ- and campus-based operations

Ensures the Assistant Principal of Operations is overseeing most facilities issues and intervenes, when needed, to address facilities emergencies

Conducts regular facilities assessments

Monitors fiscal performance and compliance of school and campus operations budgets

Ensures execution of procurement processes and guidelines that align with KIPP DC headquarters financial protocols

Ensures all campuses are prepared for emergencies and Assistant Principal of Operations are conducting the required drills and trainings for school staff

Supports the Assistant Principal of Operations during a safety crisis

Conducts regular assessments of arrival and dismissal procedures to ensure systems and processes are being implemented and adhered to and expectations are standardized across the network

Ensures Assistant Principal of Operations is holding security-related vendor staff accountable to ensuring student, staff, and family safety

Conducts regular assessments of campus operations to ensure systems and processes are being developed, implemented, and adhered to and expectations are standardized across the network

Engages in cross-team initiatives with KIPP DC headquarters, including but not limited to Facilities, Meal Program, Safety, & Compliance

Qualification

Program managementProject planningData analysisSchool operationsFinance principlesCommunication skillsCultural humilityTeamworkProblem solvingContinuous learning