KIPP NYC Director, School Operations, Regional Operations - KIPP NYC Public Schools

About KIPP NYC

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of free, public charter schools that prepares students for success in college and life. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in The Bronx.  Our goal was to graduate students with the strength of character and academic abilities needed to succeed in high school, college and beyond – and in so doing, to prove what is possible for all students.  Today, our New York City network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, a regional shared service support team (SST), and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive support program for our alumni. KIPP NYC Public Schools currently serves more than 9,350 students and alumni and has a staff of more than 1000. KIPP NYC is continuing to grow and expand on our mission to serve students and families.

Position Overview
The Director, School Operations, Regional Operations (RDSO) is a member of the KIPP NYC Regional Operations team, critical to KIPP NYC’s mission to grow and serve nearly 10,000 students by 2028. The RDSO will support school based Directors of Operations (DOOs) to provide seamless school operations every day. The RDSO will coach and manage their portfolio of school-based operations teams to continuously improve and deliver high-quality operations for their school. The Director of Regional School Operations (RDSO) reports to Managing Director, Operations, and is a member of the KIPP NYC Schools team.

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. Cadence and frequency of travel to schools is determined by your leadership team. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

General Duties and Responsibilities (but are not limited to):

School Operational Management

• Effectively support and develop a cohort of school-based Directors of Operations to provide outstanding school operations through their core areas of responsibility, including daily school systems, financial management, compliance, testing and student enrollment

• Support and coach DOOs to meet regional performance metrics and to ensure that regional policies/procedures are implemented at the school level

• Develop and manage operations initiatives within the region and effectively partner with school Principals to support DOOs to meet the operational needs of their schools

• Collaborate in hiring, on-boarding, management, and evaluation of all operations staff, including Directors of Operations and school-based operations teams.

• Plan and lead regular professional development sessions for the DOO and School Operations communities

Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate with fellow RDSOs to ensure consistent implementation of operations priorities across all schools

• Partner with regional support teams on all region-specific initiatives and systems

• Serve as the liaison between schools and regional teams to identify issues and implement sustainable solutions

• Serve as a role model as a leader and manager, investing deeply in supporting and developing team members and growing their capacity to learn, contribute and engage in the work of the team and organization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, at least 8 years in school operations management, with a minimum 6 years of coaching and managing school operations staff, required

• Advance proficiency in Microsoft office, notably Excel and Google Sheets for managing data and data analysis

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with multiple stakeholders across the organization 

• Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; able to make decisions in the face of ambiguity

• Ability to exercise discretion and judgment with the handling of highly sensitive and confidential information

• Demonstrated passion for and a commitment to the KIPP mission for high quality public education and the character traits we value: Zest, grit, self-control, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor.

Compensation and Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $115,000 to $130,000 per year. Salary ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity, accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities, and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band. Starting salaries typically fall in the lower half of the salary range, however they are ultimately determined by scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision. 
• 403(b) retirement plan with 50% match after 6 months. 
• Generous Time-Off aligned with school calendar
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave. 
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
• Employer paid Life Insurance  and Short term/Long term disability.
• Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization. 

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our NYC Office. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.