Director of Special Projects (SY 22-23)

  • Full-time
  • Hiring Start Time: August 2022 Start

Company Description

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 55 schools serving more than 21,000 students in six cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, Rochester, and Troy. 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. 

Roxbury Prep consists of four schools serving students in grades 5 through 12. We believe in strong authentic relationships between teachers and students, supported by effective school systems and an engaging instructional model that enables students to flourish academically and personally. Roxbury Prep students have an impressive  98% college acceptance rate and collectively earned 1.3 million dollars in scholarships last year.

Job Description

At Uncommon, our Directors of Special Projects (DSP) are drivers of school based projects and administrative support that enable our schools to flourish. The DSP is the primary owner of a variety of operations support tasks such as project management, external communication, student recruitment, event planning, compliance, technology support, and data analysis. 

As the Director of Special Projects: 

  • You'll implement and enhance the school’s administrative systems, culture, and routines.
  • You’ll communicate key updates and crucial logistics with stakeholders such as teammates, teachers, students, and parents. 
  • You'll develop and execute the strategy and implementation plan for school-wide projects, budgets, logistics and student recruitment.
  • You'll create informative slideshow presentations for staff retreats, community members, and/or the school board.
  • You'll coordinate staff events and prepare materials for staff workshops and professional development.
  • You'll gather and synthesize school performance data and create data presentations.
  • You'll write and edit letters, website content, and promotional materials (e.g., brochures, newsletters).

Qualifications

  • Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization.
  • Detailed-oriented, strong follow-through skills and ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and work independently.
  • Digital literacy skills including Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, and Excel).
  • Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated flexibility, maturity and ability to juggle competing priorities.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues and community members.
  • Interest in performing a critical support role and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment.
  • Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures.
  • Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities; relentless commitment to mission of educating urban students.
  • Bachelor’s degree is required.

Additional Information

Our people are what makes us Uncommon.  We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits should reflect our values—equity, transparency, and clarity—to enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their expertise.  Our staff receive best-in-class training, coaching, and support to develop and operate mission-driven schools that provide a high-quality education to our students and families.

Compensation for this position: The starting compensation for this role based in Boston is between $58,000 to $76,400.  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.  Please note: ranges may differ for staff who work from a location other than Boston.

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