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. 

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools.  We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. 

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.

Position Overview

At KIPP Capital Region, we believe that strong school operations create the conditions for schools to thrive by ensuring all members of our team and family are welcomed and cared for in clean, safe, financially healthy, and efficiently managed schools. The Operations Fellow co-leads alongside the Director of Operations, implementing and maintaining clear operational systems that allow school leaders and teachers to focus on students, families, and academics, enabling a supportive school environment. The Fellowship is a full-time program that prepares an Operations Fellow to become a Director of Operations (DOO) of KIPP Capital Region Public School.

The Ops Fellowship will encompass three key experiences:

• Intentional PD and exposure to DOO-level work 
• A Capstone Project 
• A 4-week immersion where the Ops Fellow acts as a DOO and temporarily leads a school

Duties/Responsibilities

Fellowship Deliverables and School Immersion

Fellows are placed at an existing KIPP Capital Region school and serve as full-time members of the school's operations team. They engage in operations work at their host school, tackle KIPP Capital Region-wide operations projects, and conduct observations and analysis of operational systems. Fellows are responsible for completing a variety of pre-determined deliverables designed to provide active learning that supports the development of their leadership. 

Evaluation and Feedback

Fellows receive coaching and feedback from their Managing Director of School Operations, the Director of Leadership Development, and host DOO. This support is rooted in their individualized Fellowship Roadmap, which is customized around their strengths and areas of growth.

Operations Leadership Meetings

Fellows meet periodically with DOOs across the region and join the Operations Manager Leadership Development cohort to share and problem solve around current cross-organization operational challenges and to build their network of current leaders. 

Professional Development

Fellows engage in professional development focusing on Team Leadership, Management, and School Leadership. Each session will be led by our experienced group of DOOs and regional operations leaders. Some examples of professional development sessions provided to our Fellows are Connecting with and Leading Teachers; Difficult Conversations; Managing Teams and Groups; Financial Management, and School Transportation, and  Safety.

KIPP Capital Region

▪ Perform other duties as outlined by the host DOO, Managing Director of School Operations, and Director of Leadership Development.
▪ Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together.
▪ Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services
▪ Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Commitment to anti-racism and equity
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented, mission-driven culture
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback
• Strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and flexibility to accommodate the high level of responsibility, multiple priorities, and rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams in a rapidly changing environment.  
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
• Ability to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Please note: frequent travel to different KIPP Capital Region schools is required
• Pass a Criminal Background Check

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University required
• A minimum of four to six years of professional experience is required
• 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

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.

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KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $85,500 to $94,500 for this exempt role.

Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our grade salary scale at point of hire.

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 Albany & Troy, NY.