Director of School Operations - Camden
Director of School Operations - Camden
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Job Description
The Director of School Operations (DSO) is the leader of operations for a school. The DSO manages and is responsible for all noninstructional systems and staff in the building and is required to be onsite daily.
People Management
Manage the school operations staff and all other school support workers on the operations team
Implement and execute a performance management system for direct reports
Conduct weekly individual meetings and team meetings
Provide professional development
Finance and Purchasing
Develop and manage the schools budget
Oversee purchasing for the school
Academic Support Operations
Manage the operational logistics of all student test administration in coordination with school leadership and/or teaching staff
Student Recruitment / Enrollment
Ensure the school meets annual enrollment targets by backwards planning from target enrollment numbers and dates
Plan events and outreach to families
Establish partnerships with local businesses and organizations
Technology
Oversee daytoday operations of school based technology projects by ensuring that school leaders students and staff have access to the technology they need
Plan any technologyrelated enhancements or additional purchases for the subsequent school year
Facilities
Oversee the daytoday operations of facilities and maintain a beautiful school
Vendor Management
Procure and manage all vendors needed for the smooth and successful operation of the facility including contractors service providers and maintenance workers
Nutrition Program
Oversee the food service management company to ensure the meal program meets the networks expectations
Maintain compliance for breakfast lunch snack and dinner
Compliance
Ensure schoolwide compliance with health and safety laws
Support staff certification and fingerprinting compliance
Ensure onboarding requirements for new staff members are completed
Comply with any city and state education mandates
Comply with all federal and state workplace regulations
Community Partnerships
Develop and manage a protocol for community use of the building that includes MOUs background checks and compliant use of the facility
School Operations
Ensure the daytoday school operating systems run smoothly and efficiently including front office systems transportation routines transitions arrival and dismissal
Qualifications :
Must Haves:
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite
- Experience coaching/managing and driving results through others
- Database management and reporting
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organization skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Superb customer service skills and love and support for families and children
- Demonstrated ability to work with a team on collaborative projects
- Ability to remain calm and solutionsoriented in highstress situations.
- Commitment to do whatever it takes to ensure our teachers and students have what they need to be successful
- Ability to proactively problem solve; anticipate challenges before they occur
- Ability to identify inefficiencies and generate creative solutions
- Ability to develop and manage multiple projects simultaneously and comfortably with ambiguity
- Ability to troubleshoot and manage high stress situations with a calm and positive demeanor
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Bachelors degree (preferred)
Additional Information :
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary KIPP New Jersey offers a full comprehensive benefits plan including health care retirement a school laptop and transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into New Jersey from the New York City area.
KIPP New Jersey KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
