ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:

By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports, including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DC’s 20 schools, 7,300 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Campus Director of HS operations will be based at a High School Campus, and will be responsible for supporting the campus across a range of business operations. The Campus Director of HS Operations is responsible for directly managing up to five support staff on campus; a Manager of Operations and Enrichment Activities, Campus Support Associate, Office Manager and Lunch Administrator. The Campus Director of HS Operations is responsible for implementing financial and business functions that streamline performance between the school site and headquarters, while at the same time helping create and sustain policies and systems that support the schools’ mission and culture of achievement. The Campus Director of HS Operations is an exempt role.  The Campus Director of HS Operations will report to the Senior  Director of  Operations and will be accountable to the principal at the school site.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Finance - 40%

  • Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and all other financial operations, including credit cards, petty cash, and reimbursements. Support Headquarters- and school-based compliance requirements by providing the financial component of all compliance reporting. Develop and manage process improvements to ensure quality of business operations functions within the school and between the school and Headquarters. Assist with monitoring fiscal performance and work with the principal, the Director of Finance, and the AD of Operations to find the most efficient and effective uses of funds to support the school’s mission.

• Facilities - 10%

  • Serve as the main point of contact on site at the school campus for all facilities-related issues, including coordinating efforts among all facilities personnel, security personnel, janitorial personnel and external vendors.

• Procurement and Inventory - 5%

  • Manage procurement and purchasing at the school site, including supplies and furniture and equipment. 

  • Maintain inventory and manage fixed assets tracking. Work with teachers and administrative staff to implement procurement processes that synchronize with Headquarters financial systems.

• National School Lunch Program-  10%

  • Support Headquarters- and school-based compliance requirements by maintaining accurate lunch forms for each family, auditing and compiling accurate monthly lunch counts, and working directly with our food service provider on execution of the program.

• Athletics - 5%

  • Manage Athletic budget and logistics. Collaborate with the Athletic Director and Manager of Ops and Enrichment Activities regarding scheduling, compliance and event logistics. In addition

• Coordinating with HDQ Engagement team on enrichment activities on campus - 5%

• Arrival and Dismissal Oversight - 5%

  • Manage all logistics of security coordination and student transportation regarding safe passage. Engage MPD, WMATA and community partners as necessary

• Community Engagement - 5%

  •  Manage collaboration efforts with the Metropolitan Police Department and other agencies as needed (including but not limited to attending Advisory Neighborhood Commission meetings) to represent and protect KIPP DC campus community.

• Front office management. - 5%

  • Oversee front office operations including attendance oversight and other responsibilities, as needed

• Event management - 10%

  • Manage all operational logistics for internal and external events.

• Serve as a full-time and engaged member of KIPP DC’s staff, including accompanying students on field lessons, assisting with student recruitment and enrichment activities, and working with other staff members to ensure fulfillment of KIPP DC’s mission.

Addendum to role: The duties below are temporary and may only be in place from 6 to 12 months.

 Manage and support campus-based health and safety responsibilities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, coordinating with other HDQ teams (e.g., compliance, tech, HR), the Director of COVID support, and the broader HDQ Operations Teams. 

Manage and support a staff member who oversees the following in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: 

• Support and oversee staff and/or student entry screening (if applicable) to ensure a compliant and joyful process; includes supporting KIPP DC staff and contracted staff 

• Complete daily walk-throughs of the building to identify cleanliness and compliance with COVID-related protocols and requirements, including but not limited to HVAC/filtration devices, distancing of desks, cleaning logs, water fountains, etc. 

• Coordinate with cleaning contractors if/when deep cleaning is needed

• Maintain and manage PPE inventory, ensuring that schools and students have what they need and working with the Ops Lead on making additional orders when necessary; this includes monitoring and replenishing classroom PPE supply kits  

• Monitor school signage (stickers, signs, stall closures, etc.) and ensure that schools are compliant with network standards - may require replacing or adding signage 

• Support Director of COVID Support and campus-based Health Coordinator with contact tracing calls to students and families (if needed) 

• Support Health Coordinator (as needed) with PPE, logs and any other needs associated with the isolation room and isolation room protocols 

• Support Health Coordinator (as needed) withCOVID-19 asymptomatic testing of students and/or staff 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Unquestioned commitment to KIPP DC's mission and values

• Bachelor’s Degree required or 7 years of relevant Finance and Operations experience  

• Minimum 5 years of management experience; school setting preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook required

• Familiarity with finance and accounting principles

• Familiarity working in Education

• Previous experience in a customer service-oriented role is preferred

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to identify inefficiencies and generate creative solutions

• A sense of urgency and ability to proactively and effectively prioritize multiple high-impact initiatives and tasks

• Project planning experience required, with demonstrated ability to see large projects through to completion;

• Previous experience budgeting or purchasing on behalf of a non-profit organization a plus 

• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven culture

• Demonstrated ability to work with a team on collaborative projects

• Comfort with working in a fast-paced, non-profit environment

• Experience in non-profit/education field a plus

TO APPLY: 

Please submit an online application through our website at http://www.kippdc.org/careers. If you have any questions, please direct them to Nikitea Stewart via email at [email protected]. The position is available immediately and applicants are encouraged to apply early.  Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law. 

Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.

KIPP DC requires all staff to provide proof that they are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccine (meaning they have received a full course of a COVID vaccine and receive a booster, when they are eligible) or obtain approval for exemption due to medical or religious reasons before beginning employment. New hires who have not received all doses of a COVID vaccine, who are eligible for a booster but have not received it, or who are awaiting approval for exemption will not be able to begin employment.