Operations Associate

The Content Development team is charged with identifying codifying and disseminating best instructional and leadership practices throughout Uncommon. The Operations Associate role drives the planning and evolution of the operational work of the team. This involves managing the operations and communications for largescale crossregional PDs Working Groups and networkwide retreats. In addition this role will play a role in managing the Instructional Inspections program for all K12 schools. This requires preparing and teeing up key regional and school leaders (RSIs RSOs Principals DOOs) designing managing and executing communication plans. Having an understanding of how our schools operate is critical to ensure effective support and very strong customer service skills.

 Operations Management:

• Lead the operational planning and for large scale crossregional leadership professional development
• Lead key pieces of the planning and of the highest quality operations for complex multiday organizational wide retreats that drive learning and development at multiple levels within the organization. 
• Build and maintain project plans that ensure all tasks are completed effectively and efficiently including work streams such as facilitator support venue/vendor management costeffective budgeting organizing and disseminating materials (digital and print) communication etc.
• Iterate and improve operationalize systems to ensure the 80 events/year are consistently operationally excellent so that facilitators and participants are 100 focused on instructional content.
• Collect and analyze data on the efficacy of PD to determine how to improve operations and content for future years. 
• Proactively and independently engage in deep levels of reflection to ensure a high bar of excellence is consistently
• Work crossfunctionally with Instructional team members to strategically build maintain and improve the team systems
• Engaging in all hands needs as team needs arise

Instructional Inspections:

• Project manage all aspects of Instructional Inspections
• Partner with instructional teams and CSOs to ensure the workstream is iterated and improved and accounts for the shifting needs of schools
• Troubleshooting and supporting leaders as needs arrive
• Serve as the team representative

Videography:

• Manage relationships with external vendors
• Managing the scheduling of filming for Working Group participants
• Create and manage systems that maximize our instructional team members effectiveness in videography processes video clips and editing
• Maintain the budget for video production and ensure invoices are processed on a timely matter

Qualifications :

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree required

Experience Requirements:

• 34 years of professional experience
  • 3 years experience in leading highquality events/workshops
  • 3years experience in project management
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint etc. & Google Workspace

Travel& Schedule:

• 3 days in person in our central office
• Travel is expected to school sites and other offices in NY NJ and MA. 
• Up to 30 travel outside of NYC/Newark.
• Events and school visits may occur in buildings with limited elevator accessibility and sometimes require assistance with setup which may include lifting and moving items up to 15 pounds.

Additional Information :

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health wellness and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is between $57800 to $68000. 

Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience education certifications and tenure with Uncommon Schools. If you meet all job description requirements you will likely receive an offer of $61200. 

Benefits

• 19 days of paid time off
• 3 weeks of paid Winter and Summer orgwide holidays
• Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement savings program employer match
• Paid leave of absence options (parental medical disability etc.
• Mental health and counseling support wellness benefits
• Pretax flexible spending dependent care and health saving accounts

*A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.

At Uncommon we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students staff and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences reflective of the communities we servewith over 70 of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

As an equal opportunity employer Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. 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. If you would like to request an accommodation please email