25-26 Director of School Operations Fellow

25-26 Director Of School Operations Fellow

KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized "Knowledge Is Power Program" network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark's South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate over 7,738 students in grades K-12 across 15 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals.

By 2025, KIPP New Jersey will have fifteen schools in Newark and seven in Camden providing a world-class education to over 11,600 students.

We are hiring a Director Of School Operations Fellow (DSO Fellow). The Director Of School Operations (DSO) is the leader of operations. The DSO manages and is responsible for all non-instructional systems and staff in the building. The DSO Fellowship prepares operations leaders to step into the Director Of School Operations role. In addition to working with a current Director Of School Operations, Fellows get support through weekly professional development and support from regional operations leads.

The core components of the role are :

• People Management

Manage the school operations staff and all other school support workers on the operations team

Support management of the school's budget

Manage the operational logistics of all student test administration and other academic operational systems, in coordination with school leadership and / or teaching staff

Ensure the school meets annual enrollment targets by backwards planning from target enrollment numbers and dates

Oversee day-to-day operations of school-based technology projects by ensuring that school leaders, students, and staff have access to the technology they need

Oversee the day-to-day operations of facilities and maintain a beautiful school

Procure and manage all vendors needed for the smooth and successful operation of the facility, including contractors, service providers, and maintenance workers

Manage partnership with Food Service Management Company to ensure the meal program meets the school's expectations

Ensure school-wide compliance with health and safety laws

Ensure the day-to-day school operating systems run smoothly and efficiently, including front office systems, transportation, routines, transitions, arrival, dismissal, and attendance

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KIPP Team & Family offers a market-competitive salary ranging starting at $97,000 for a DSO Fellow and may increase based on experience. Salary ranges at KIPP are set based upon the role level and function using benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector and allow for growth within the role. Individual compensation within this range will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to : relevant professional experience and qualifications; education, skills and training; and market conditions.

In addition to a competitive salary, we a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following :

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.