KIPP — the largest nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools in the nation—has demonstrated, at scale, that all children have the potential to excel academically regardless of race or zip code. KIPP currently serves over 120,000 students in 270 schools across the country, including Indianapolis. KIPP Indy Public Schools (KIPP Indy) was founded in 2004 with one class of fifth grade students and has grown to serve 1,300 students across three schools. Of the students that attend KIPP Indy, 93% qualify for free and reduced lunch, 95% are African American or LatinX, 12% receive special education services, and 8% are designated as Emerging Bilinguals. As we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: to create joyful, academically excellent schools in which teachers, students, and families are all united around the same goal of preparing students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond— so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be an integral member of KIPP Indy’s senior leadership team. The COO will lead key functional areas at KIPP Indy including region-wide operations and risk management and will significantly contribute to growth strategy. The COO will play an essential role in ensuring KIPP Indy Public Schools are equipped to prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose – college, career, and beyond – so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world. 

Team & Organizational Leadership

• Serve as member of KIPP Indy’s Region Wide Leadership Team (RWLT) to set vision and direction, establish and refine strategic priorities, and lead organizational culture
• Collaborate with RWLT to support organizational health, mitigate and address risks, and model core values 
• Build deep relationships with school and regional leaders, acting as a strategic advisor to them and problem-solving as issues arise
• Cultivate relationships with critical KIPP Indy stakeholders, including families, board members, community partners, and partner organizations
• Participate in and staff all KIPP Indy Board of Directors meetings and functions, including finance committee
• Lead operations team, including direct management of four staff members and oversight of a growing department of 20 staff members
• Manage Director of Campus Operations (DCO), Director of Facilities & Transportation (DFT), Director of Student Information and Technology (DSIT), and Director of Student Life (DSL)

Region-Wide Operations

• Spearhead the vision setting, strategic planning, and goal setting process for region-wide operations  
• Oversee progress monitoring systems for all operations streams
• Lead region-wide operations team, including collaboration structures involving regional and school-based operations leaders
• Oversee selection, performance management, evaluation, and retention structures for operations team
• Oversee strategy and execution of enrollment initiatives to hit annual targets and increase seat demand
• Oversee region-wide systems related to attendance, truancy, and student retention
• Oversee key systems including: facilities, transportation, athletic and extracurricular offerings, meal services, health services, front office operations
• Oversee organizational compliance, supporting the DSIT to effectively plan and execute all compliance and reporting obligations
• Collaborate with DSIT to set vision and direction for technology strategy, acquisition, and management
• Oversee the negotiation, approval, and management of vendor contracts

Risk Management

• Lead region-wide incident command structure to respond to risk incidents
• Collaborate with RWLT, Board of Directors, and insurance providers to proactively mitigate and respond to emergent risks
• Serve as lead point of contact for outside counsel, collaborating as needed around legal issues that arise
• ·       Oversee key systems including: annual safety planning, mass notification system, visitor management system
• Lead professional development structures for region-wide leaders, including quarterly risk management step-backs and monthly working group to drive improvements related to student safety, business continuity, and general risk management priorities
• Collaborate with IT consultant to strengthen network security and mitigate cyber risks

Business Operations & Growth Strategy

• Collaborate with RWLT on the development and management of annual operating budget
• Lead capital purchase strategy, ensuring compliance with procurement procedures and internal controls
• Collaborate with RWLT on development and execution of growth strategy, including financial modeling, facility acquisition, and strategic relationships with external partners
• Oversee scaling and alignment of operations systems across current and future campuses
• Collaborate with RWLT on employment policy and compensation and benefits strategy
• Collaborate with business operations and partnerships teams to maximize organizational revenue
• Support business operations team in annual audit

COMPETENCIES 

• Expresses high expectations for all students, and expresses belief in their limitless potential
• Writes and speaks compellingly, adapting content and style to different audiences
• Sets challenging goals, secures resources, and methodically plans backwards and prioritizes time to meet goals
• Uses data effectively to monitor progress, holding him/herself and others accountable for achieving outcomes and for modeling organizational values and strong character
• Designs and scales systems that maximize organizational capacity and promote long-term sustainability
• Manages resources and makes financial decisions to support the organizations short and long-term goals
• Mitigates risks by anticipating problems and proactively developing contingency plans
• Analyzes issues and makes decisions by listening, gathering information, and weighing pros and cons
• Motivates others to act through building relationships across diverse stakeholders, anticipating reactions, and using reason and data to make a case
• Promotes effective collaboration among team members by clarifying roles, delegating, and coaching
• Establishes, articulates, aligns, and/or teaches the organization’s vision, mission, values and goals
   

COMPENSATION
Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits. Teachers are also eligible for performance-based bonuses.

KIPP Indy Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.