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Jun 12, 2019

Performance Manger - Oakland (National) Featured

About College Track College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, our 10-year program removes the academic, financial, and social-emotional barriers that prevent low-income and first-generation students from earning their college degree. In 1997, we started with 25 students in East Palo Alto, and today, we have ten centers located in underserved communities across California, Colorado, Louisiana, and the D.C. Metro Area with more than 3,000 students on the path to upward social mobility. Our Impact College Track students graduate from college at a rate that is more than double the national average for low-income and first-generation students. Five years out of college, our graduates are employed full-time, and over 85% report earnings greater than their parents. By helping our students maximize the value of their four-year college degree, which includes minimizing student loan debt, securing internships, and limiting the need to work while in college--we prepare them to succeed in the 21st century economy. Our Values At College Track, our values drive the way we do our work, and we look for individuals who share our passion. We blend an entrepreneurial spirit with our nonprofit roots, cultivating a dynamic culture where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged. COMMITMENT: We have an unwavering belief in our students. PASSION: We are dedicated to changing our nation’s college completion story. JOY: We create environments rich with smiles and laughter. AUTHENTICITY: We believe relationships matter. EXCELLENCE: Our students deserve nothing but the best. Position Overview The Organizational Performance Team’s mission is to ‘make the organization better through the use of information’. We support the organization by driving it to continuously improve. Through the use of information, data systems, and internal consulting, we provide resources and guidance to critical organization decisions and functions. Our main internal clients are program leadership (CEO, VP Programs, Executive Directors, and Site Directors), the Development team and the Board of Directors. To serve these clients well, our team must maintain an intimate understanding of the current program; contribute to defining the program’s proposed improvements as well as those of National departments; support site staff in developing the necessary information skills; and provide the right tools to focus on improvement. The Organizational Performance team reports to the VP of Organizational Performance. The Performance Manager reports to the Director of Organizational Performance and supports the team in implementing College Track’s performance management protocols in service to internal constituents—primarily the sites, the Program team and the different departments (HR, Finance, etc.) within the organization. This role is a key driver in the organization’s continuous improvement process. The Manager is responsible for supporting the organization in managing data and data systems , identifying and analyzing programmatic and departmental trends and outcomes, generating reports to articulate and communicate these findings, and moving the organization to action. The Performance Manager also plays a key role in ensuring data integrity and accuracy across the national network. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Implement vision for continuous improvement: Able to problem-solve effectively with all levels and functions within the organization Supports the development and maintenance of continuous improvement processes across all program areas and departments (developing theory of change, measures, and process for monitoring and improvement) Responsible for the regular running of data quality reports and internal performance management dashboards Supports department in addressing ad hoc requests from sites, Development team, and the National Leadership Team for grant reporting, board reporting and other external reports Supports department to quantify and communicate College Track’s current and future impact Maintains high level of customer service and support for all College Track employees Collaborates effectively across all roles in the organization and has the ability to translate nitty-gritty detail to organizational and program strategy Support the development and management of org-wide research agenda Maintain information infrastructure: Supports the department to implement and monitor College Track’s data and performance management processes across the national network Supports database integrity tasks, auditing and cleaning up duplicate records, transferring over archived data, etc. Supports the department by providing data analysis and raising concerns as they relate to data quality and compliance Develops dashboards and data tools within Excel and business intelligence software Manages a subset of processes, by coordinating and importing records, documenting processes, monitoring data entry and trends, and analyzing inefficiencies Supports department in training new and existing staff Requisite Skills First and foremost, the Performance Manager must embrace the College Track vision of transforming low-income communities into places where college readiness and college graduation are the norms. Additionally, candidates should possess the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree Experience in K-12 and/or higher education, and demonstrated understanding of what can and should be measured in education reform initiatives Experience with handling data to facilitate decision making, ensuring accuracy of the data, presenting the data to highlight findings, and moving people to action Experience managing complex projects with many constituents to results Experience with data systems (databases and business intelligence tools) Advanced Excel skills; programming skills (Python, SQL, and/or R preferred) Proactive, resourceful and persistent; seeks solutions and takes initiative and focuses on delivering outcomes despite obstacles Strong communication skills, including presenting at high levels (executive team), visually displaying information to move others to action, and supporting individuals with a high degree of service Demonstrated supportive, collaborative and problem-solving attitude, continuously looks for ways to reduce the data entry burden on site staff Excellent time management skills Fun and humble with a stroke of weird Compensation & Benefits College Track offers a competitive salary based on the organization’s compensation philosophy, which is grounded in market data. We also offer comprehensive health & welfare benefits and top of the market paid time off. To Apply Please upload a resume and a thoughtful cover letter with your application. We will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration. No phone inquiries please. College Track is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

College Track Oakland, CA, USA Full-time

Jun 05, 2019

Operations Coordinator, GO Public Schools Oakland Featured

THE ORGANIZATION GO Public Schools is a multi-city organization of local networks, working with families, educators, and community members to create schools driven by the needs of students today—not by practices and structures designed for schools of the past. Currently, its local networks are serving the Fresno, Oakland, and West Contra Costa communities, and they are supported through both GO Public Schools (a 501c3 nonprofit organization) and GO Public Schools Advocates (a 501c4 nonprofit organization). GO envisions a day when schools prepare all children for success in our rapidly evolving world, creating an equitable path to opportunity in our communities. GO develops leadership at every level—families, educators, school boards, district leaders and grasstops. These leaders inform and develop community visions for student success, and they shape, demand, and win system changes that improve student learning. Over the next ten years, GO plans to scale its impact significantly, growing its multi-city organization of local networks and overall state platform – impacting 500,000 students by 2026 and fully leveraging the strength of local GO sites to create significant state-level policy and political wins. POSITION SUMMARY The Office Coordinator is the person in charge of making sure things run smoothly at the GO Oakland office and across our team. They will take leadership to provide excellent operational service to our team and network -- service that is organized, timely, and of the highest quality. People who work with the Operations Coordinator are delighted at the service they receive and often, without prompting, compliment her/his quality of work. This position reports to the Daisy Padilla, Community Organizer and Operations Manager, and is a member of the GO Oakland team. The position is available starting immediately. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Office Management : Reception - Serve as a friendly greeter to guests to our office - providing information about GO, guidance on where to wait for a staff member they are meeting with, and support for logistics like finding the restroom and having a drink of water. Mail - Regularly check and distribute mail to the appropriate staff member. Office Organization - Coordinates the office cleanliness and organization systems to promote an efficient working environment. Including: ordering and maintaining office, printer, kitchen, and toiletry supplies in stock ensuring organizational and cleanliness systems are followed through (i.e. kitchen clean-up schedules, regular staff clean-up hours, etc.) Team Support and Culture: Events - Provide high-quality logistical support for events, team meetings, or small gatherings to our Oakland team (i.e. securing food and drinks, childcare, materials, interpretation, etc.) Team Culture - Determine and execute specific projects/systems to improve team culture and increase team effectiveness (i.e. team retreat team building activities, birthday or year of service celebrations) Data Entry - Support GO Oakland to be a fantastically data-driven organization by helping update and enter data on event attendance, campaign actions, keeping an electronics inventory, etc. Operational Support - As needed, provide high-quality operational support (i.e. projects, onboarding, leading office tours, etc.) to our Oakland team. Operational Leadership and Special Projects: Proactively identify opportunities to improve organizational systems, space, and processes and take leadership to make those improvements. Provide additional capacity for special projects across the GO organization which might include other program regions or the central California team. CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Skills & Mindsets Exemplary organization skills - Keeps self and others organized, finds success through processes and systems, and obsessed with driving towards efficiency Values champion - Motivated by the overall vision and values of the organization, and a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Personal responsibility - Has a high level of personal responsibility for their work and believes that they can improve their leadership skills over time, so they are eager to ask for and receive feedback. Pro-active initiative-taker - Sees problems where others might not see them; they are excited to take their work from A to A+ and comes to conversations with proposed solutions to problems whenever possible. Effective problem solver - Exercises initiative and proactively anticipates potential challenges to identify sound and creative solutions, and especially when facing ambiguity. Team player - Excels in a small-team environment that requires team members to wear many hats and support each other’s work (e.g., have “all hands on deck” for a particular project or event) Education and Experience Bachelor's degree preferred 1-2 years work experience while in college or in a full-time job required in either: Administrative support and/or office management Event planning and coordination Excellent written & verbal communications skills Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment Proficiency in Excel required Knowledge of and passion for education reform BENEFITS AND SALARY The salary range for this position is $35,901 - $41,824. In addition, we offer an above-market average comprehensive benefits package, including: Healthcare Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) provided at 100% for employees and 75% for dependents Healthcare plan options - choose between Anthem PPO, HMO or Kaiser HMO Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA) 6-7 Weeks Paid Time Off Annually 2 weeks of observed holidays annually 2 weeks of sick leave annually 2 - 3 weeks of paid time off (grows with years of experience at GO) 2 additional weeks of paid time off during the winter break 40% pay for all new parents to match and supplement State of California Paid Family Leave and/or Disability benefits Additional Benefits Simple IRA retirement plan with up to 3% annual salary match Paid life and long-term-disability policy (no cost to employee) Up to $75/month in cell phone reimbursement Paid professional development opportunities Support for new parents that are required to travel with partial reimbursement for accompanying caregiver travel expense or reimbursement for nursing mothers to ship breast milk home.

RCG Talent Solutions Oakland, CA, USA Full-time

Jun 03, 2019

Senior Manager of Regional Operations - The Primary School Featured

Senior Manager of Regional Operations at The Primary School East Palo Alto ABOUT US The Primary School is expanding the boundaries of traditional education. Our holistic model weaves together education, health, and family support services to ensure underserved children have the system of care they need to lead meaningful and emotionally, mentally, and physically healthy lives. We received seed funding by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, a major national philanthropy. Our approach has three defining characteristics: We start early. We start working with parents and enroll children into our program as early as birth to reach them at their most critical stage in development. We work with - not around - families. We know that parents and caregivers are the most important people in a child’s life. We partner with them to enhance the education and health of their children. We integrate multiple systems to serve the whole child. Our unique model unites health care and education, building a multi-disciplinary team and holistic system of care around a child’s full needs. In 2016, we opened our flagship school in East Palo Alto, California, with our first class of four-year-olds. We have grown to serve nearly 250 children and their families. In the fall, we will have classes for children in Pre-K3 (3 year-olds), Pre-K4 (4 year-olds), Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. We will continue to open a new grade every year through eighth grade. Our ultimate goal is to create a game-changing system of care for children that can be replicated across the country. To that end, we are building a model that can be effectively implemented in diverse communities and sustained on public funding. In 2019, we plan to both expand our student and family population in East Palo Alto and pursue opening our next site in the Bay Area. It’s an exciting time to join the team! ABOUT THE ROLE The Senior Manager of Regional Operations is responsible for ensuring strong operational supports for the central office and site operations teams, and managing a range of special projects to support strategic and operational priorities as The Primary School grows. Operations Management Ensure successful implementation of site operations through systems development, staff training, and regular quality control & monitoring (includes physical space, resources, IT, health, attendance, meal program, safety/emergency, and all other core site operations) Develop and maintain strong documentation of universal site operations processes, policies, and procedures and support site teams to modify for local use Support the recruitment, on-boarding, and ongoing coaching and development of site operations staff across sites Ensure site staff have the data tools and systems they need to capture and use information effectively, including through support and training (e.g., PowerSchool, Atlas). Manage centralized procurement and inventory across sites, managing vendor relationships and overseeing efficient, responsive processes for purchasing and inventory management Manage centralized IT support services including purchasing and support across sites, managing vendor relationships and ensuring staff have the materials and equipment needed Provide a supportive work environment to central office staff in the form of work space, materials/supplies, and tools, including managing vendors to support the work environment for staff (e.g., IT/desktop support services, janitorial services) Facilities & Space Planning Drive annual and multi-year space planning within and across sites, partnering with leadership team to evaluate options and support timely planning and decision-making Oversee annual and ongoing space setup and licensing process across sites to meet program, licensing, and budget needs (e.g., renovation, furnishing, room norms) Program Management Manage the school nutrition program across sites: manage application and reporting process, manage vendors, train and monitor staff processes to ensure efficiency and compliance Manage state preschool program across sites: manage application and reporting process, train and monitor staff processes to ensure efficiency and compliance, partner with Finance team on fiscal compliance reporting Codify and train staff on enrollment policies and processes Manage additional public program areas as identified for implementation Support site teams in other compliance areas as needed (e.g., DRDP, ECERS, CLASS) Planning & Performance Management Partner with the leadership team to coordinate a clear process for annual and multi-year planning that translates vision and priorities into actionable goals and resource plans Facilitate planning cycles that support strong focus, execution, and ongoing reflection across goals, including the process by which teams develop and monitor 90-day goals/KPIs For all of these areas, the Senior Manager of Operations will be responsible for: Collaborating with program and functional leads from across the organization on project scope of work and goals Developing and managing project plans, including coordination of other resources Reporting regularly on progress Managing any project budget Soliciting regular feedback to improve effectiveness and progress towards goals ABOUT YOU You have experience and fluency with school operations, facilities, and experience with opening sites and managing end-of-year closing preferred You have experience and fluency in creating and maintaining data systems You have exceptional reasoning, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills You find identifying and pursuing opportunities to drive efficiency energizing You have the ability to develop short and long-term plans that are both strategic and practical You have the ability to execute on complex, cross-functional projects that engage a variety of stakeholders and workstyles effectively You are collaborative and excited to work with an interdisciplinary team You are highly detail-oriented and able to ensure accuracy and privacy with sensitive information You have the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously You have exceptional oral and written communication skills, and the ability to synthesize information into clear and compelling messages for a wide range of audiences You excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and innovative organization You are comfortable in ambiguity and environments that change rapidly You believe in the mission of The Primary School and that all children and families are capable of extraordinary things Compensation Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health benefits, 401k retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care FSA, and generous paid time off, including a competitive paid parental leave benefit. HOW TO APPLY The Primary School values diversity; people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please complete the following application and submit your most recent resume. These short-answer questions are designed to replace a cover letter, so take your time with them and copy in your answers from a separate document. If you feel that the questions do not accurately capture what you have to offer The Primary School, you are also welcome to attach a cover letter. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to submit yours soon. We look forward to reading your application! The Primary School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.The Primary School complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

RCG Talent Solutions East Palo Alto, CA, USA Full-time

May 23, 2019

2019-20 School Operations Manager - Legacy College Prep Featured

Objective The Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the school, ensuring that the school operates in optimal learning conditions and delivers on its promise of customer service to all stakeholders. About Us Legacy College Prep is the third innovative high school of the Ednovate Network. Ednovate's mission is to close the college graduation gap through our Theory of Change, in which a strong sense of purpose, a personalized college prep curriculum, and development of specific mindsets will allow each of our students to persist through college. Located in Santa Ana, CA, Legacy College Prep opened its doors to its first 9th grade class in August of 2016 and will expand one grade level per year until we serve students in grades 9-12 in the Fall of 2019. The school provides students and families with a safe and nurturing school culture that has high expectations and delivers a rigorous personalized college prep experience. USC College Prep prepares each of its graduates to use their college degrees and careers to make a Positive Multigenerational Change. This free, public charter high school personalizes learning through technology, focuses on developing a strong sense of purpose and builds college-ready mindsets to ensure all of its students are ready to go to and graduate from the best colleges in the country. Redesigning the high school experience requires that staff members be willing to respond to feedback and data in real-time, reflect constantly on the impact of their actions and collaborate to continuously improve their practice. Description The Operations Manager (OM) will provide overall direction and execution of all day-to-day functions at the school and will ensure seamless, efficient and high quality school operations. This includes managing logistics for special events; facility needs; budgets; administrative databases; and health, safety, and nutrition compliance. The OM will manage the front office staff and will ensure that the school's visitors and families experience a high-quality customer experience in every interaction. The OM will also supervise the nutrition staff and maintenance staff and work closely with teachers, admin, and families. Qualifications The ideal candidate: Is passionate about increasing the college attainment rate in educationally underserved populations and working with families of diverse backgrounds Has an unwavering belief in academic success for all students and commitment to our mission, discipline model, and vision Enjoys a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is eager to build new systems or adapt existing ones Collaborates well with other adults and engages in healthy collegial conflict Finds joy in their work and thrives with autonomy, flexibility and accountability Is comfortable with a high degree of transparency and accountability for results Has excellent interpersonal skills, including strong cross-cultural communication skills with adolescents and families Is extremely organized, detail-oriented, strategic, and deadline-driven Has experience in management, supervision, and/or customer service (Preferred) Multilingual (English/Spanish) Logistics This is a full-time position that will ideally begin in June 2019. Wages & Benefits The salary for this job is competitive and commensurates with experience; a competitive benefits package is included. To Apply To submit an application, please visit our website at http://ednovate.org/open-positions . Ednovate is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff, and we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.

Ednovate Charter Schools Santa Ana, CA, USA Full-time

May 17, 2019

2019-20 School Operations Manager - Brio College Prep Featured

Objective The Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the school, ensuring that the school operates in optimal learning conditions and delivers on its promise of customer service to all stakeholders. About Brio College Prep Brio College Prep is the fourth innovative high school of the Ednovate Network. Our mission is to empower our students to use their college degrees and careers to make a positive multigenerational change. Located in Downtown Los Angeles, we provide students and families a safe and nurturing school culture that has high expectations and that delivers a rigorous and personalized college prep experience. Our innovative classroom approach allows students to learn at their own pace through a curriculum that uses online lessons, digital platforms, small-group learning, coaching and one-on-one instruction. Along with personalizing the learning experience, we care about instilling a deep sense of purpose in our students and developing valuable relationships in our school community. Redesigning the high school experience requires that staff members reflect constantly on the impact of their actions and collaborate to continuously improve their practice. Description The Operations Manager (OM) will provide overall direction and execution of all day-to-day functions at the school and will ensure seamless, efficient and high quality school operations. This includes managing logistics for special events; facility needs; budgets; administrative databases; and health, safety, and nutrition compliance. The OM will manage the front office staff and will ensure that the school's visitors and families experience a high-quality customer experience in every interaction. The OM will also supervise the nutrition staff and maintenance staff and work closely with teachers, admin, and families. Qualifications The ideal candidate: Is passionate about increasing the college attainment rate in educationally underserved populations and working with families of diverse backgrounds Has an unwavering belief in academic success for all students and commitment to our mission, discipline model, and vision Enjoys a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is eager to build new systems or adapt existing ones Collaborates well with other adults and engages in healthy collegial conflict Finds joy in their work and thrives with autonomy, flexibility and accountability Is comfortable with a high degree of transparency and accountability for results Has excellent interpersonal skills, including strong cross-cultural communication skills with adolescents and families Is extremely organized, detail-oriented, strategic, and deadline-driven Has experience in management, supervision, and/or customer service (Preferred) Multilingual (English/Spanish) Logistics This is a full-time position that will ideally begin in June 2019. Wages & Benefits The salary for this job is competitive and commensurates with experience; a competitive benefits package is included. To Apply To submit an application, please visit our website at http://ednovate.org/open-positions . Ednovate is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff, and we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.

Ednovate Charter Schools Los Angeles, CA, USA Full-time

May 14, 2019

Regional Data & perations Manager Featured

About the Regional Operations Team We make KIPP happen. The Regional Operations team drives operational excellence and efficiency by providing best-in-class service, systems, standards, and supports school operations teams, school leaders, and the Regional Support Office. We enable success across our region by setting standards for excellence in regional and school operations, delivering timely and efficient services to our schools and the RSO and building the capacity of school operations leaders to become experts in their field. Position Overview We are seeking a Regional Data and Operations Manager to join our Regional Operations team. In this high impact position, the Manager will be responsible for the administration of PowerSchool (SIS), act as the primary point of contact for questions related to our SIS, drive continuous process improvements and data compliance and implement scalable support systems and resources for our school and regional staff. We are seeking a strong systems thinker and skilled communicator who will champion work across our department to create clear operational practices for annual student information system setup and administration. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical strategic thinker and a resourceful problem-solver. The Manager will work in our Regional Support Office in Oakland and report to the Associate Director of Regional Operations. Essential Functions With support from the Operations, Academics, Data and Tech teams, this person will be responsible for the following: Design and lead annual setup processes in the PowerSchool student information systems (SIS) Lead annual setup of the student information system and implement specific user permissions and security Create and implement annual audit practices for PowerSchool (SIS) to ensure proper setup of critical systems, including attendance, calendaring, and enrollment Manage integrated systems syncing and data collection between regionally supported databases, such as SchoolMint, SchoolMessenger and In-Class Attendance Collaborate with the Human Resource and Tech teams on annual new teacher import and account setup Serve as the regional lead for elementary and middle school PowerSchool (SIS) scheduling process Develop and implement training and support model for SIS Design, implement and support a tiered system of supports for identifying and resolving school and regional issues in PowerSchool (SIS) Lead new Operation Manager training and ongoing capacity building in school operations staff Create and maintain PowerSchool (SIS) and other integrated system training materials and resources Lead SIS implementations, modifications and regular maintenance Manage upgrades in PowerSchool (SIS) with minimal impact to users and limited downtime Develop, implement and manage systems to identify student data errors in PowerSchool, including those related to attendance, discipline, and scheduling Project manage processes for data error correction through school-based teams Lead strategy and planning to transition PowerSchool academic support (gradebook, transcripts, etc.) to the Regional Operations team in FY21, in close collaboration with the Manager of Regional Ops and HS Academics and the Data team Collaborate with school and regional teams to implement strong data collection systems at our schools Fulfill data compliance requests, conduct basic data analysis and prepare compliance reports Manage timely and accurate data submissions for internal and external stakeholders Create ad hoc PowerSchool reports for school and/or regional use Support regional ops team members during annual state reporting submission windows (CALPADS) Lead the verification and submission of the tri-annual attendance reporting to district authorizers and the state Participate as an active member of the Regional Operations Team and Family Actively contribute to Regional Operations team meetings, Regional Office team meetings and monthly Operations Communities of Practice meetings. Qualifications and Requirements Strong integrity and commitment to KIPP’s mission and values, especially with regards to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice Self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Ability to prioritize among competing goals and identify and initiate process improvements Highly resourceful, with proven ability to learn new data platforms/systems quickly and independently Strategic thinker, with the ability to create and execute on their vision Proven track record of cross-functional teamwork and collaboration; willing to engage in hard conversations Demonstrated experience in an information system or other related database preferred Intermediate expertise with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and vlookup, required Previous experience working within a school setting preferred Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of work experience or 5+ years’ work experience strongly preferred Compensation We are dedicated to you and your family's well-being! KIPP offers a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.

KIPP Bay Area Public Schools Oakland, CA, USA Full-time

May 14, 2019

School Operations Leader, San Francisco Featured

About KIPP Bay Area Public Schools KIPP is a non-profit network of 224 college-preparatory, public charter schools across the country educating early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students. KIPP schools are united by a common mission, a commitment to excellence, and a belief that if we help children develop the academic and character strengths they need for college and choice-filled lives, they will be able to build a better tomorrow for themselves, for their communities, and for us all. There are currently 15 KIPP schools across the Bay Area educating nearly 6,000 students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City and supporting over 3,000 alumni around the country. Position Overview The School Operations Leader is instrumental in building and sustaining a thriving, college-preparatory school from the ground up. At KIPP Bay Area Public Schools, School Operations Leaders are the strategic business and operational directors of our schools. We actively develop the broad skill set required of School Operations Leaders and prepare them for organizational leadership within and beyond our network. KIPP is seeking an experienced people and project manager to ensure the consistent execution and coordination of KIPP’s strategic priorities, manage day-to-day school operations, support and scale growth, drive efficiencies and systematization, and partner with instructional leaders to ensure procedures at our school maximize time students spend learning. The School Operations Leader is a senior, school-based leadership role that oversees all finance and operations functions necessary to run a high-performing school. The School Operations Leader is responsible for driving the school’s growth, including logistics and procurement, recruitment, enrollment, and year-over-year student retention strategy, driving all internal and external school communications, meaningfully engaging KIPP’s parent community, and managing the school’s operational budget. The SOL is also responsible for setting and maintaining a vision for operational excellence, contributing to the design of the operation’s organization structure and for future operational needs including driving strategy, priorities, and projects that will best achieve KIPP’s goals and objectives year over year. KIPP’s School Operations Leaders are passionate about working with kids, parents, and staff. They know the importance of excellent education and believe all students deserve the opportunity to attend an excellent school. They are effective operations directors, detail-oriented project managers, and visionary entrepreneurs. They care about developing a school culture through effective systems and supporting community efforts. They embody KIPP’s values of grit, love, curiosity, zest, and gratitude. This role will report to the School Leader and is also accountable to the Operations team at the Regional Support Office (RSO), which supports all KIPP schools in the Bay Area. This position is based in the San Fransisco community of Bayview and is open June 1st. Key Responsibilities: Model and support implementation of the school’s vision and goals Contribute to school-wide planning and prioritize time to accomplish goals Develop emerging leaders on the operations team with the School Leader’s guidance Model strong staff and student culture Develop and manage school-wide policies, systems, and procedures Collaborate with School Leader on hiring diverse, highly-effective teachers and school staff Serve as the primary liaison between the school and the Regional Support Office (including ensuring fiscal and human resources are in compliance, managing student information and assessment systems, and leading structured recruitment and enrollment practices) Roles and Responsibilities Provide school operations leadership and supervise and support school operations team Manage Operations Associates (OA) in areas of student attendance and enrollment Ensure OA successfully manages the school’s main office and serves as the face of the school by answering questions from parents, students, and visitors Support OAs with the maintenance of student records (both paper and electronic) Provide front office staff with guidance on implementing and managing communication systems with families (e.g. newsletters, mailings, flyers) Design thoughtful and differentiated professional development opportunities for the Operations Team to enable the ongoing growth and development of Operations Associates and Operations Coordinator As a key member of the school’s leadership team, the SOL partners with the school leader to build a safe, joyful learning environment Manage day-to-day school operations Lead overall move-in and preparation of school facility Support student attendance goals and reduce truancy and chronic absenteeism by ensuring staff and families follow attendance procedures, managing attendance accounting and reporting, and supporting the school’s process for addressing truancy Help plan and host on-campus and off-campus school events, including weekend community days, parent learning opportunities, student field trips, and more Support implementation of regional policies and procedures related to operations, safety and risk management, technology, facilities, development, data management, and marketing Oversee all aspects of facilities maintenance, janitorial services, food service operations, procurement and inventory of school supplies Drive all strategic communications Support School Leader in writing and disseminating all strategic communication to school staff members (including weekly newsletters, debriefs, and internal instant messaging tools) Write, review and/or edit bilingual parent-facing communication, including but not limited to weekly newsletters, announcements, emergency text messages, and social media updates Define all parent-facing deadlines, and drive strategic efforts to ensure 100% of families complete necessary action items (i.e. completing applications, turning in order forms, etc.) Lead student recruitment and enrollment process Partner with School Leader and regional finance team to thoughtfully design enrollment targets and corresponding school staffing plans Manage student recruitment and enrollment process from start to finish, including marketing, canvassing, and community engagement; collecting applications and interest forms; sending acceptance letters; ensuring ongoing communication with families; managing the waitlist; and developing and implementing summer retention activities to ensure all enrolled students attend on the first day of school. Schedule and organize orientation sessions and engagement opportunities for new families Manage multi-million dollar school operating budget Partner with School Leader to define budgetary priorities each school year Manage all schoolwide purchasing in alignment with budgetary priorities Create systems for delegating budgetary management to grade level and department leads Partner with the regional finance team to forecast year over year spending needs and corresponding schoolwide enrollment and staffing targets Lead talent recruitment, hiring, promotion, and human resource processes Partner with school leader to design a recruitment strategy rooted in equitable hiring practices Lead the recruitment, interviews, candidate assessment, and onboarding of all new school staff Design and implement systems for equitable staff promotion Support the School Leader in driving organizational clarity through year over year role definition to ensure that the staffing model best supports the needs of the school Ensure compliant human resource practices, including workers compensation claim reporting, uniform complaints, Title IX and other required systems that support the wellbeing of the school staff Skills and Qualifications Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Bay Area Public Schools’ mission and values 2-3 years of project management experience with clear stakeholder engagement 1-2 years of people management experience preferred Spanish proficiency preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Suite required Ability to self-direct, prioritize and multi-task among competing goals Experience and comfort working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Demonstrated ability to work well with others and build relationships across teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of work experience OR 5+ years’ work experience strongly preferred Salary & Benefits We are dedicated to you and your family's well-being! KIPP offers a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.

KIPP Bay Area Public Schools San Francisco, CA, USA Full-time

Apr 12, 2019

Director of Operations Featured

Position Overview Reporting to the Chief Finance and Operating Officer, the Director of Operations oversees all aspects of technology, facilities and operations across the organization. The Director of Operations, a key member of the Mission Support Leads team, ensures that site operations meet high standards of operational excellence, enabling site leaders and staff to focus on driving strong student outcomes. This role will be work strategically with senior leaders of the organization and directly manage the National Operations Manager and the IT Manager. Primary Responsibilities Include Operational Leadership Set a bold vision for and implement a plan to streamline, standardize, and strengthen performance, reliability, robustness and scalability in operational areas across the network to build a best-in-class operations function at College Track. Clearly define roles and responsibilities across national, regional and site operations as it relates primarily to IT and facilities and defining escalation paths and transparency around accountability as the organization continues to evolve. Interface with senior leaders across every department to gauge and improve effectiveness of support and services. Develop and execute appropriate procedures that meet compliance with local laws and standard operating procedures in all functional areas. Lead departmental short-term and long-term planning and initiatives geared toward operational excellence. IT and Facilities Oversight Grow and manage an IT team of staff and consultants to support all systems for a 150 (and growing) national company. Oversee IT vendor selection and relationships; negotiate and manage vendor contracts; support facility vendor selection and relationships. Oversee the coordination of national real estate acquisition, buildout, space planning, and facilities maintenance consistent with the College Track brand. Oversee facility issues, including major maintenance projects, shared space agreements and student safety. Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to ensure infrastructure capacity meets existing and future requirements. Risk Management In collaboration with the HR, Talent and Finance departments, serve as primary liaison addressing operational risk management issues and policies. Ensures full compliance with all codes, regulations (local, state, and federal), and safety standards to protect the well-being of all students, guests, and employees occupying the buildings. Skills & Experience Required Minimum 4-year college degree Minimum 5-7 years of operational management experience required, preferably in a fast-paced, high-growth organization. Minimum of 1-3 years supervising experience. Demonstrated management and leadership skills; demonstrated success with cross-functional teams Strong knowledge in IT infrastructure and facility contracts, laws and regulations. Results driven, strong strategic and analytical skills with an aptitude for shifting from fire-fighting to systems-building Sense of humility, customer service mindset, and shows urgency and the ability to proactively solve problems and make decisions quickly Self-starter with a high degree of flexibility and adaptability; feels comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with limited direction Team player with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management and relationship building skills Ability to lead, influence, and hold others accountable to upholding high standards of operational excellence Strong learning orientation (e.g. constant learner, exhibits strong self-awareness of and initiative to develop one’s growth areas, accepts and promptly incorporates feedback)

College Track Oakland, CA, USA Full-time

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