KIPP Capital Region Public Schools · 1 month ago
Director of Operations - Elementary (26-27 SY)
Troy, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$114K/yr - $126K/yr
3+ years expKIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students. The Director of Operations leads the implementation and maintenance of operational systems that support school leaders and teachers, ensuring a focus on students, families, and academics.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Embraces innovation and continuous improvement, gets their hands dirty, and relishes the challenge of finding ways to work smarter and cost-efficiently
Manages relationships with outside vendors regarding technology and facilities management
Responsible for creating and revising structures and systems to support and improve existing routines
Oversees the operations and finance at the school and acts as the primary interface with the KIPP Capital Region School Support Team, independently addressing challenges and coordinating across schools when necessary
Acts as a critical member of the school leadership team, along with the Principal and Assistant Principal, to ensure effective operational support of school strategy and manage school operations, including correspondence with the KIPP Capital Region Regional Team
Supervises the Office Manager, Operations Coordinator, Operations Manager, and Custodian
Manages relationships with outside vendors, helps address general office and administrative needs, and ensures the smooth operation of the administrative office, including mailings, and attendance reporting, office machine maintenance, etc
Creates and oversees the school’s budget and finances; oversees school-based purchasing and applies a culture of thrift to all purchasing. Ensures adherence to the school’s fiscal policy and procedures
Manages student information system, generates report cards, progress reports, and schedules, and coordinates with KIPP Capital Region Regional Team about data analysis and reporting
Plans and coordinates logistics for school events and activities as needed, including Saturday school, parent meetings, concerts, and field trips
Runs and oversees the school’s facilities and physical condition via Head Custodian and outside vendors when necessary
Oversees the purchasing and maintenance of technology equipment, wireless networks, and implementation of technology training
With the assistance of the KIPP Capital Region Regional Team, school-wide compliance with health and safety laws, teacher certification, fingerprinting, city and state education mandates, onboarding, and all federal and state workplace regulations is ensured
Coordinates with School Leaders and KIPP Capital Region Regional Team to ensure that school-based employees receive timely and accurate payroll and benefits
Monitor performance metrics and mechanisms to track needs, trends, the effectiveness of operational programs, and progress toward accomplishing objectives
Manages student recruitment, admissions applications, registration, and waitlist via the Student Recruitment and Enrollment Systems
Establishes operational systems with the long-term sustainability of the organization in mind
Evaluate qualitative feedback, quantitative data, and observations on a regular basis to inform strategy, decision-making, and accountability
Acts as point person in hosting visitors and managing relationships with vendors
Builds a joyful and rigorous school culture. Partners with the Principal in fostering consistency in academic and behavioral expectations
Ensures that traditions and rituals that support the KIPP Capital Region mission, vision, and values are built and maintained, grade by grade, year to year
Communicates regularly with families about their children's performance, school policies, trips, and events
Builds and fosters relationships with community leaders and organizations, including maintaining a robust database of community organizations
Perform other duties as outlined by the Principal, Regional Director of Special Education and MD of Schools Principal Manager
Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws, and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services
Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University is required
3 to 5 years of experience is required, with at least 2 years managing a small team or multiple large projects, preferably in a charter or public school environment
Understanding of working directly with students, preferably required in the charter, private, or public school environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours
Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives
Prolonged periods were sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear
Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators
Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds
Preferred
Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required
Benefits
Generous time-off
Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match
Childcare benefits
Unparalleled work/life integration
Casual dress code
Relocation stipend (conditions apply)
And so much more!
Company
KIPP Capital Region Public Schools
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose- college, career, and beyond- so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stephanie Valle
Chief Executive Officer
Johanna Martin
Associate Chief Operating Officer
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