Immediate 2024-2025 Director of Operations - Elementary School

Position Overview:

The Director of Operations is critical to the successful and efficient running of KIPP NYC schools.  The Director of Operations ensures the implementation and maintenance of clear operational systems that allow the principal and teachers to focus on students and families.  The Director of Operations will therefore be an individual who embraces innovation and continuous improvement is willing to get his/her hands dirty and relishes the challenge of finding ways to work smarter and more costefficiently.

The Director of Operations reports to the Principal and manages the school Operations team. He/she/they is a member of the school leadership team works collaboratively with teachers and families oversees the financial management of a multimillion budget and acts as the primary interface with the KIPP NYC Shared Services Team. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Management:  Supervises the Office Manager helps address general office and administrative needs and ensures the smooth operation of the administrative office including mailings attendance reporting office machine maintenance etc. The DOO is a collaborative member of the School Leadership Team and the regional KIPP NYC Operations Team.

• Student Recruitment: Manages student recruitment admissions applications registration and waitlist and engages new families in school activities.  

• External Relations: Acts as point person in hosting visitors for school tours and community presentations.

• Facilities: Manages and oversees the schools facility maintenance design and strategic development.

• Finance and Purchasing: Assists Principal and KIPP NYC Director of Finance to create and oversee the schools budget and finances; oversees schoolbased purchasing and applies the KIPP NYC culture of thrift to all purchasing.  Ensures adherence to the schools fiscal policy and procedures.

• Logistics (school trips and events): Plans and coordinates logistics for outofstate multiday endofyear grade level events and other logistically complex activities and events including schoolwide family events concerts and advancement ceremonies.

• Technology:  Oversees the strategic procurement and maintenance of technology equipment in partnership with the KIPP NYC Technology Team. 

• Student Information and Reporting: Oversees the integrity of the schools student information system; and coordinates with KIPP NYC Shared Services Team concerning all data analysis and reporting.

• Compliance: Assists the KIPP NYC Shared Services Team to ensure schoolwide compliance with health and safety laws teacher certification and fingerprinting city and state education mandates and all federal and state workplace regulations.

Human Resources: Assists the KIPP NYC HR Team to ensure that schoolbased employees receive timely and accurate payroll and benefits.

Qualifications :

Qualifications:

• Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to guide and influence teams to achieve strategic goals.

• Project Management: Effectively manages multiple projects and priorities across teams with attention to detail. Creates and executes comprehensive work plans.

• Budget Management: Successfully manages large budgets and interprets detailed financial statements.

• Analytical Skills: Strong problemsolving abilities and datadriven decisionmaking.

• Teamwork & Influence: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively.

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced in Microsoft Outlook and Excel; strong overall computer literacy with expertise in internal data systems.

• Interpersonal & Communication: Builds trust and fosters a positive collaborative environment. Adapts communication to fit various audiences.

• Responsiveness & Accountability: Ensures timely responses (2448 hours) follows through on tasks and resolves issues promptly. Seeks clarification and incorporates feedback.

• Adaptability: Demonstrates resilience and innovation maintaining composure and sound decisionmaking in ambiguity.

• Continuous Improvement: Uses feedback and data to refine processes and models selfawareness.

• Cultural Awareness: Communicates effectively with diverse groups and incorporates cultural considerations in decisionmaking promoting respect for all.

• Leadership & Development: Identifies and nurtures strengths supports team growth and holds productive meetings with actionable followups.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Anticipates needs sets clear expectations and prioritizes studentfocused decisions.

• At least 3 years experience managing a small team and multiple complex projects

• Demonstrated passion for and commitment to the KIPP mission with school based experience strongly preferred

Additional Information :

Compensation and Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $70829 $142270 per year.  Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role NYS initial or professional certification and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP NYC will evaluate a candidates years of experience certification and longevity at the point of hire to determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale. 

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

• Robust benefits include medical dental and vision. 
• Generous time off including 5 school vacation weeks sick and personal days and an extended summer break. 
• Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave. 
• Bright Horizon Backup Child and Elder Care.
• Employerpaid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability.
• Employee incentives include 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.

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. 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. You must notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

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

KIPP NYC LLC is an antiracist 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime