Company Description

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 is comprised of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive support program for our alumni. KIPP NYC Public Schools currently serves more than 9,350 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000, and continues to grow!

Job Description

The Director of Operations is critical to the successful and efficient running of KIPP NYC schools.  The Director of Operations ensures 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 cost-efficiently.

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

Responsibilities:

• 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 for community presentations.
• Facilities: Manages and oversees the school’s facility maintenance, design and strategic development.
• Finance and Purchasing: Assists Principal and KIPP NYC Director of Finance to create and oversee the school’s budget and finances; oversees school-based purchasing and applies the KIPP NYC culture of thrift to all purchasing.  Ensures adherence to school’s fiscal policy and procedures.
• Logistics (school, trips, and events): Plans and coordinates logistics for out-of-state multi-day end-of-year grade level  events, and other logistically complex activities and events, including school-wide 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 school’s student information system; and coordinates with KIPP NYC Shared Services Team with regard to all data analysis and reporting.
• Compliance: Assists the KIPP NYC Shared Services Team to ensure school-wide 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 school-based employees receive timely and accurate payroll and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 5 years of work experience  
• At least 3 years experience managing a small team and multiple complex projects
• Demonstrated ability to indirectly manage and influence teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects and competing priorities across multiple teams of people with a meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrated success managing a large budget and a clear understanding of how to read a detailed financial statement
• Demonstrated passion for and commitment to the KIPP mission with school based experience strongly preferred 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal/influence skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel 
• Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude and a sense of humor.

Additional information

Compensation and Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $115,360 - $132,870. 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.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverages. Other benefits include retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and supplemental benefits offerings. 

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 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.