Associate Director of Operations (Immediate Start - SY 20-21)

  • Full-time
  • Hiring Start Time: Immediate Start (SY 20-21)

Company Description

Uncommon Schools is a non-profit network of 55 outstanding public charter schools in grades K-12 across New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Our mission is to start and manage outstanding urban public charter schools that close the achievement gap and prepare students from low-income backgrounds for success in college and beyond. We are accomplishing that mission every day, with a college graduation rate that is well above the national average and thousands of stories of our students and alumni achieving their dreams.

Job Description

The Associate Director of Operations is a member of the High School Leadership Team and crucial to the day-to-day operating of the school. The Associate DOO is responsible for managing up to two team members, and ensuring the successful implementation of school systems and routines. The Associate DOO oversees several large aspects of High School operations and long-term projects while also attending to the short-term demands of the school. The Associate DOO will report directly to the High School Director of Operations.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the school; 
  • Serve as main point of contact for all operational needs in circumstances when the DOO is not available; 
  • Participate actively in the School Leadership Team;
  • Manage 1-2 operations staff members, at the DOO’s discretion, and oversee the successful implementation of their projects; 
  • Manage High School-specific initiatives, for example the HS Advisory Dashboard, SWIPE, etc.
  • Implement coverage system on a daily basis; 
  • Develop annually the High School academic schedule; 
  • Own facilities management to ensure facilities are safe, well-maintained, and meet needs of students and faculty; 
  • Work with Deans, Social Workers, and School Support Team to drive Truancy process for High School; 
  • Any additional responsibilities identified by the DOO. 

Qualifications

  • Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization;
  • Relentless commitment to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students both in and out of school;
  • Strong critical thinking skills;
  • Demonstrated grit and personal responsibility;
  • Ability to think strategically and innovatively, in order to continuously improve school operations;
  • High quality written and verbal communications skills with multiple partners including teachers, students, families, vendors, and colleagues;
  • Ability to have difficult conversations in a respectful manner;
  • Dedication to continual professional growth;
  • Strong organizational skills; careful attention to detail and follow-through;
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed;
  • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Access;
  • Strong time management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines;
  • Ability to maintain a calm, professional attitude in the face of challenging demands and external pressures;
  • School-based or other educational experience preferred;
  • Experience managing others preferred;
  • Required experience:
    • 4 or more years of work experience;
    • Project planning experience, with proven ability to see large projects through to completion;
    • A Bachelor’s degree.

Additional Information

Uncommon Schools offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.  Aside from extensive professional development, all our staff members are equipped with a laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies.

Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive.  We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. At the same time, we work to ensure an inclusive community through creating a space for important dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students.  As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.