KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. 

With the Troy Prep K-12 schools joining the KIPP Capital Region network for the 2022-2023 school year, our KIPP schools will serve more than 2,500 students across the Capital Region. We look forward to increased curriculum offerings for students, professional development for more than 350 staff, and enhanced family and community partnerships. 

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

• Grade(s): High School

Position Overview

The Director of Operations will be critical to the successful and efficient running of our school. As Director of Operations (DOO), you will co-lead a school alongside the Principal, partnering to ensure your students receive an exemplary education. The Director of Operations leads implementation and maintenance of clear operational systems that allow the school leaders and teachers to focus on students, families, and academics which enables a supportive school environment. 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 will report to the Managing Director of School Operations and manage all members of the school’s operations team.  They will work closely and collaboratively with school leadership, teachers and the KIPP Albany Regional Team.  Lastly, the Director of Operations will manage relationships with outside vendors as it pertains to technology and facilities management.  The Director of Operations is responsible for creating and revising structures and systems that will support and improve upon existing routines.

Duties/Responsibilities

The Director of Operations oversees the operations and finance at the school and acts as the primary interface with the KIPP Albany School Support Team, independently addressing challenges and coordinating across schools when necessary.

School Culture

• Builds a joyful and rigorous school culture;
• Partners with the Principal in fostering consistency in academic and behavioral expectations;
• Ensures that traditions and rituals that support the KIPP Forward mission are built and maintained, grade by grade, year to year.

Family & Community Engagement

• Communicates regularly with families about their children's performance, school policies, trips, and events
• Builds and fosters relationships with community leaders and organizations, including maintaining a robust database of community organizations

 Management 

• Acts as a critical member of the school leadership team, along with the Principal and Assistant Principal
• Ensures effective operational support of school strategy
• Manages school operations, including correspondence with the Regional Team of KIPP Capital Region
• Supervises the Office Manager, Operations Coordinator and/or Operations Manager,  Head Custodian, as well as manages relationships with outside vendors, helps address general office and administrative needs

Finance and Purchasing

• Creates and oversees the school’s budget and finances
• Oversees school-based purchasing, including the purchasing of technology equipment
• Ensures adherence to school’s fiscal policy and procedures

Student Information and Reporting  | Student Recruitment

• Manages student information system to generate report cards, progress reports, and schedules
• Manages student recruitment, admissions applications, registration and waitlisted applicants

Logistics (school, trips and events)  | Facilities  | Technology

• Plans and coordinates logistics for school events and activities as needed, including, Saturday school, parent meetings, concerts, and field trips
• Manages and oversees the school’s facilities and physical condition
• Oversees the maintenance of technology equipment, wireless network, and implementation of technology training

Growth Mindset

• Pursue challenging professional goals each year
• Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Strongly committed to the mission of KIPP and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization
• Passionate commitment to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students both in and out of school
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University required
• A minimum of five to eight years of experience is required, with at least two years managing a small team or multiple large projects, preferably in a charter or public school environment
• Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.
• Strong project management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and meticulous attention to detail. 
• High level of comfort with financial oversight and budgetary tracking. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to think and act strategically
• Team player with strong interpersonal/influence skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Pass Criminal Background Checks

The starting base salary range for this exempt position is $114,000 to $126,000.

WORK PERKS
When you join KIPP Capital Region, you are joining in on our promise to families that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop a passion for learning and the drive necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. And while the biggest perk to working at KIPP Capital Region is doing work that makes a lifelong difference in the lives of our students, you'll find that's not the only benefit we offer:

• Generous time-off 
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match
• Childcare benefits
• Unparalleled work/life Integration
• Casual dress code
• Relocation stipend (conditions apply)
• And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary.

Learn More:
All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/ 

This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Troy, NY.