Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 53 schools serving more than 20,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

Team Overview

The Data & IT Team is a true partner with Uncommon’s schools and other Home Office teams to achieve Uncommon's mission and provide value through technology solutions and services. We strive to use clear communication, thorough planning, and consistent execution to build trust at every level (Managing Directors to school staff) to accomplish crucial technology work! We handle PowerSchool, Illuminate, and downstream applications, and owns Uncommon-wide processes for Report Cards, Data Audits, End-of-Year PowerSchool Rollover, and all day-to-day PowerSchool work (attendance, grades, etc).

Position Overview

The Assistant supports the Head of IT through various tasks including the administrative responsibilities like planning and drafting communications, and project managing a few team-wide initiatives! The Assistant reports directly to the Head and works regularly with the Directors on the team. We are looking for a go-getter with self-assurance. The role will provide an outstanding opportunity to see and learn about technology at a large scale education organization!

Responsibilities

Administrative Tasks

• Ensure the Head's time is maximized and aligned with the organization’s priorities by seamlessly handling their calendar, and arranging meetings

• Provide support for the entire team, including credit card reconciliation, reimbursement processing, and administrative duties needed

• Own and lead both large and smaller meetings by creating presentations, taking minutes, and handling logistics

• Improve current operations and processes to efficiently allocate resources and time

Program and Systems Management

• Lead a team of individuals to continuously build and maintain internal systems to monitor school data and information across the network

• Create and maintain strategic trackers and metrics to ensure progress on high level work towards goals and landmarks.

• Project manage and operationalize a few team-wide initiatives per year; activities include building out the project plan, owning implementation, and supervising budget and execution

• Support in shaping a joyful staff culture within the D&IT team and/or school and Home Office leaders

• Dedication to Uncommon’s Mission

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly a skillset in inspirational communications preferred

• Exceptional organizational skills that reflect an ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly and fastidiously all the way to completion

• Finds joy in figuring out how the pieces of the puzzle come together in sophisticated situations

• Strong growth mentality with ability to self-reflect and take initiative towards growth

• High level of flexibility; Able to reprioritize and pivot quickly

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and remain detail oriented to advance work

• Strong interpersonal skills; Able to build relationships with multiple partners and teams

• Highly resourceful and problem-solving team-player with the ability to also work independently

• Ability to continue to innovate and refine systems to best support the President and their office

• Outlook and Google Workforce (Docs, Slides, Sheets)

 The compensation for this role based in New York City is between $22.50 -$26.44 per hour.  The starting pay will depend on various factors that may include but are not limited to professional experience, education, training, certifications, tenure with Uncommon Schools, and work location.  Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges.

Benefits: We offer comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.

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.