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 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. 

This role is responsible for operationally supporting two Assistant Superintendents (ASups), our senior instructional leaders who oversee instruction, and manage and support a portfolio of Principals! They will ensure efficient and effective support of academic programs and Principal development through strong communication, organization and event support!

Responsibilities

• Lead written communications with key stakeholders on behalf of the Assistant Superintendent

• Maximize the Assistant Superintendents’ time and effectiveness: seamlessly manage their calendars through prioritizing appointments and arranging in-person and virtual meetings

• Project manage Assistant Superintendents and Principals including creating project plans, managing task completion and project milestones to ensure progress to deadlines

• Plan and support meetings and Professional Development sessions: manage logistics and operations, including the creation of meeting/sessions materials

• Analyze key student achievement and staff data to strengthen academic action plans and instructional programs

• Maintain internal systems to ensure the efficiency of the Assistant Superintendents, including expense reimbursements 

• Local travel to schools or offices in Newark, NJ and occasional travel to our Home Office in New York City

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong organization skills and attention to detail

• Strong ability to manage up

• Receptive to feedback

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Experience with developing polished presentations in PowerPoint/Google Slides and manipulating data in Excel

Education Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required

Experience Requirements

• 1-2 years of professional experience preferred

• Experience in K12 education preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time

Uncommon Schools offers salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. All staff members receive extensive professional development, and are equipped with a laptop computer 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 an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful 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. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions.