Kipp Inc
Director of School Operations
Kipp Inc, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) is a non-profit network of 13 college-preparatory, public charter schools serving 6,200 elementary, middle, and high school students, and over 1,500 alumni. While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: To build academically excellent schools that create unlimited opportunity for all students. For 20 years, we have a proven track record of preparing students for success in college, career, and beyond.Click here to learn more about teaching and working at KIPP Public Schools!Job Description
Reporting to the Regional Director of School Operations (shared PreK-8 campus) or the School Leader (single-site campus), the Director of School Operations (DSO)/School Operations Leader (SOL) is a senior, school-based leadership role that oversees all finance and operations functions necessary to run a high-performing school. The DSO/SOL ensures that the school’s operations meet high standards of operational excellence, and enables instructional leaders and staff to focus on driving strong student achievement outcomes. The DSO/SOL works closely with the Managing Director of School Operations and the School Support Center (SSC), who provides support to schools across the entire KIPP network, to reach outcomes on region-wide initiatives and goals.Key Responsibilities of the role:School Operations Leadership & Operations Team Management
In partnership with the MDSO, Regional Director of Schools, School Leaders and the SSC, develops the school-wide operations vision that supports and operationalizes the academic and cultural vision of the school.Plays a leadership role in the school’s strategic and annual planning and budgeting process.Hires, manages, coaches, and develops school operations team members (including front office staff and vendors) and holds them accountable to goals and outcomes.Serves as the primary point of contact for the SSC team, responding to requests and collaborating with teammates across the SSC to build scalable, region-wide systems, policies, and procedures.Oversees big picture facilities issues, including maintenance, managing staff/vendors, aesthetics, shared space agreements, and campus safety.Oversees all aspects of food service, including quality, managing staff/vendors, meal tracking, compliance, and meal delivery.Oversees all aspects of transportation including vendor management, arrival and dismissal procedures, and setting and managing staff duty schedules.Owns ultimate responsibility for each and every student's safe transport to and from school.Leads the school opening/start up process each year to ensure that doors are ready to open by coordinating furniture, equipment, and instructional supply orders.
Budgeting, Finances & Purchasing
Creates and manages the school’s annual budget, ensuring financial sustainability throughout the year.Leads Fiscal Management & Compliance, guaranteeing adherence to financial laws and standards.Oversees procurement, securing quality, cost-effective goods and services in a transparent manner.Streamlines the purchasing process, setting clear systems and approving expenditures within set limits.Facilitates finance communication and compliance, acting as the primary school contact and liaising with the SSC Finance team for accurate financial reporting.Manages Student Activity Funds, ensuring responsible use of funds for enhancing student experiences.
Facilities and Asset Management
Acts as the primary point for facilities at their school site, ensuring spaces comply with health, safety, and environmental standards.Manages school assets, especially technology like Chromebooks, ensuring proper inventory, maintenance, and timely updates or replacements.Manages the scheduling and upkeep of school facilities for daily operations and special events.Promotes sustainable practices within school operations.
Student Recruitment, Enrollment & Data
Develops and manages student recruitment strategy to ensure that the school begins the academic year with full classes.Ensures that parent info sessions, school tours, and application and enrollment process are tightly planned and executed.Ensures the School Leads, teachers, and staff have complete and accurate student information they need to be successful.
Risk Management, Compliance, and Human Resources
Ensure that the school is prepared for emergencies by conducting all drills and training staff on emergency plans.Partners with SSC human capital team on the new hire process.Reviews and approves bi-weekly payroll and time-off requests for the operations team.Manage human resource operations for the school and serve as a liaison with KIPP New Orleans Human Resources Team.Lead Performance Management process for all operations staff at the school level.Collaborate with the KIPP New Orleans Human Resources Team to ensure school-level HR compliance.
Safety and Security
Leads as the primary decision-maker during campus crises, coordinating response efforts.Ensures the school’s security personnel are effectively managed.Initiates and oversees regular safety audits and drills.
Qualifications
The position
requires :A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in operations, business, finance/accounting, and/or administration.High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.Successful completion of State and Federal Criminal Background Check.A sense of humility, customer service mindset, and a personal affinity to our mission and vision.Ability to relentlessly plan and prioritize to drive results.Skill in building relationships and communicating effectively.Management and development of self and others.Managing complexity and thinking strategically.The following are
strongly preferred
for the role:Post-Secondary degree in operations, business, finance/accounting, and/or administration.Additional Information
We offer competitive compensation that’s commensurate with experience and education, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including:403(b) retirement plan - KNOS matches 100% of employee contribution up to the first 5% of salary and any bonuses.No waiting period for health benefits.Comprehensive, customizable health coverage.Employee Assistance Program (EAP).104 hours of Paid Time Off per year and 32 paid holidays.KIPP New Orleans Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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Reporting to the Regional Director of School Operations (shared PreK-8 campus) or the School Leader (single-site campus), the Director of School Operations (DSO)/School Operations Leader (SOL) is a senior, school-based leadership role that oversees all finance and operations functions necessary to run a high-performing school. The DSO/SOL ensures that the school’s operations meet high standards of operational excellence, and enables instructional leaders and staff to focus on driving strong student achievement outcomes. The DSO/SOL works closely with the Managing Director of School Operations and the School Support Center (SSC), who provides support to schools across the entire KIPP network, to reach outcomes on region-wide initiatives and goals.Key Responsibilities of the role:School Operations Leadership & Operations Team Management
In partnership with the MDSO, Regional Director of Schools, School Leaders and the SSC, develops the school-wide operations vision that supports and operationalizes the academic and cultural vision of the school.Plays a leadership role in the school’s strategic and annual planning and budgeting process.Hires, manages, coaches, and develops school operations team members (including front office staff and vendors) and holds them accountable to goals and outcomes.Serves as the primary point of contact for the SSC team, responding to requests and collaborating with teammates across the SSC to build scalable, region-wide systems, policies, and procedures.Oversees big picture facilities issues, including maintenance, managing staff/vendors, aesthetics, shared space agreements, and campus safety.Oversees all aspects of food service, including quality, managing staff/vendors, meal tracking, compliance, and meal delivery.Oversees all aspects of transportation including vendor management, arrival and dismissal procedures, and setting and managing staff duty schedules.Owns ultimate responsibility for each and every student's safe transport to and from school.Leads the school opening/start up process each year to ensure that doors are ready to open by coordinating furniture, equipment, and instructional supply orders.
Budgeting, Finances & Purchasing
Creates and manages the school’s annual budget, ensuring financial sustainability throughout the year.Leads Fiscal Management & Compliance, guaranteeing adherence to financial laws and standards.Oversees procurement, securing quality, cost-effective goods and services in a transparent manner.Streamlines the purchasing process, setting clear systems and approving expenditures within set limits.Facilitates finance communication and compliance, acting as the primary school contact and liaising with the SSC Finance team for accurate financial reporting.Manages Student Activity Funds, ensuring responsible use of funds for enhancing student experiences.
Facilities and Asset Management
Acts as the primary point for facilities at their school site, ensuring spaces comply with health, safety, and environmental standards.Manages school assets, especially technology like Chromebooks, ensuring proper inventory, maintenance, and timely updates or replacements.Manages the scheduling and upkeep of school facilities for daily operations and special events.Promotes sustainable practices within school operations.
Student Recruitment, Enrollment & Data
Develops and manages student recruitment strategy to ensure that the school begins the academic year with full classes.Ensures that parent info sessions, school tours, and application and enrollment process are tightly planned and executed.Ensures the School Leads, teachers, and staff have complete and accurate student information they need to be successful.
Risk Management, Compliance, and Human Resources
Ensure that the school is prepared for emergencies by conducting all drills and training staff on emergency plans.Partners with SSC human capital team on the new hire process.Reviews and approves bi-weekly payroll and time-off requests for the operations team.Manage human resource operations for the school and serve as a liaison with KIPP New Orleans Human Resources Team.Lead Performance Management process for all operations staff at the school level.Collaborate with the KIPP New Orleans Human Resources Team to ensure school-level HR compliance.
Safety and Security
Leads as the primary decision-maker during campus crises, coordinating response efforts.Ensures the school’s security personnel are effectively managed.Initiates and oversees regular safety audits and drills.
Qualifications
The position
requires :A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in operations, business, finance/accounting, and/or administration.High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.Successful completion of State and Federal Criminal Background Check.A sense of humility, customer service mindset, and a personal affinity to our mission and vision.Ability to relentlessly plan and prioritize to drive results.Skill in building relationships and communicating effectively.Management and development of self and others.Managing complexity and thinking strategically.The following are
strongly preferred
for the role:Post-Secondary degree in operations, business, finance/accounting, and/or administration.Additional Information
We offer competitive compensation that’s commensurate with experience and education, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including:403(b) retirement plan - KNOS matches 100% of employee contribution up to the first 5% of salary and any bonuses.No waiting period for health benefits.Comprehensive, customizable health coverage.Employee Assistance Program (EAP).104 hours of Paid Time Off per year and 32 paid holidays.KIPP New Orleans Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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