Operations Assistant (SY 23-24)

  • Full-time
  • Hiring Start Time: SY 23-24

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 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. 

Camden Prep currently manages four schools serving students in grades K through 10 (growing to grade 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. Camden Prep is consistently the highest performing of all district or Renaissance schools in Camden, NJ.

Operations team members at Uncommon work relentlessly to ensure that faculty maximizes time and energy on student achievement.  They design, implement, and refine systems that anticipate the needs of the school community.  As a service-oriented team they solve problems, share best practices across campuses, and respond to urgent needs.  They partner to create an academic and cultural environment which supports our ultimate goal: ensuring that every Uncommon student will earn a college degree.

Job Description

The Operations Assistant plays a visible role in ensuring a timely, professional, and welcoming response to inquiries by parents and other constituents. The Operations Assistant functions as the initial contact person for students, teachers, families, vendors, and visitors, and must be able to communicate effectively with all groups. The Operations Assistant reports to the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities of the Operations Assistant include but are not limited to:  

  • Serving as the primary contact for all of the school’s constituents in person, over the phone, and via email;
  • Managing the collection of student, personnel, and school information (receiving fees or forms and tracking information accordingly);
  • Directing vendors to delivery locations;
  • Supporting school events and activities as needed; 
  • Managing mail (distributing received mail, preparing school mailings, etc.);
  • Visitor management; 
  • Other administrative support as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization.
  • Ability to communicate effectively while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills with teammates, teachers, students, families, and additional stakeholders. 
  • Organized and able to maintain key systems such as mail, deliveries, student documentation and paperwork. 
  • Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time and meet tight deadlines. 
  • Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures. 
  • Bilingual language skills preferred, but not required
  • Able to lift and move packages up to 30 lbs
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

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 Camden is $14.00 per hour.  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 Camden.

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 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.