Public Programs Manager
Public Programs Manager
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31-08-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 72800 - 109100
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
31-08-2025
Job Description
Who We Are
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free open-enrollment charter public schools within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA) educating more than 10000 students and supporting 8300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social emotional and academic support for success in high school college and life.
Mission
Together with families and communities we create joyful academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege career and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.
What We Do
At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing even when its not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness racism oppression and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
The Opportunity
- The Public Programs Manager plays a vital role in ensuring that KIPP SoCal schools not only meet local state and federal compliance requirements but also turn those requirements into opportunities for stronger systems and better outcomes for this role youll provide training coaching and hands-on support to School Success Team (SST) members and school staff helping to build policies and practices that are both compliant and high-quality.
- Beyond compliance the Public Programs Manager is deeply engaged in policy analysis and advocacy. As a member of KIPP SoCals Policy Planning Group you will track and evaluate local state and federal legislation to guide both advocacy efforts and organizational practices. Youll monitor school board meetings legislative hearings and State Board of Education sessions; synthesize emerging policy legal and regulatory developments for our regional and school teams; and contribute to writing briefs and materials that shape KIPP SoCals voice in education policy.
- As part of the External Impact Team you will report to the Associate Director of Accountability & Compliance manage the Compliance Associate and collaborate with colleagues who share a deep commitment to educational equity.
- For someone eager to work at the intersection of education law policy and governance this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on students and schools across Southern California.
Essential Functions: Local State and Federal Program Compliance
- Write all state- and federal-level compliance plans including but not limited to: Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPs) federal plans Title III plans etc
- Assist with writing and preparing charter renewal petitions and related documents
- Monitor implementation of LCAPs Comprehensive School Improvement (CSI) Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) and other schoolwide programs
- Assist in tracking schools progress toward measurable pupil outcomes and renewal in light of performance on the California School Dashboard
- Maintain up-to-date calendar of application and submission deadlines
- Lead the preparation of Federal Program Monitoring and Williams Monitoring visits and other reviews
- Gather all needed information for reporting performance on the California School Dashboards state and local indicators to KIPP SoCals governing board
- Serve as point-person for programmatic compliance requirements of all federal and state funding (with the exception of funds relating to expanded learning)
- Partner with fiscal compliance team to ensure fiscal and programmatic alignment across all federal and state programs
- Develop expertise in Californias school accountability system particularly as it relates the California School Dashboard AB 1505 and charter renewal
- Collaborate with the Associate Director of Accountability & Compliance and Director of Policy & Authorizer Relations in developing a risk-assessment system for charter renewal
Essential Functions: Application & Reporting
- Seek out and assess opportunities for additional public grants to support KIPP SoCals priorities and vision
- Gather local state and federal data on achievement demographics and other socioeconomic factors to aid with grant writing
- Responsible for leading grant application processes including narrative writing and submission
- Perform other duties as identified in order to meet team goals
Essential Functions: Supporting a Culture of Accountability and Compliance
- Manage train and support Compliance Associate
- Train school-based site coordinators school leaders and others as needed on program-specific compliance
- Create materials to help stakeholders (e.g. school leaders Board members leadership team members) understand public grant and other compliance requirements
- Collect data on best practices for program implementation
- Attend and support school-based meetings such as but not limited to Title I and III LCAP stakeholder meetings and Advocacy and Community Engagement events
- Complete on-going compliance audits of program attendance agenda items and storage and maintain documentation of audit outcomes for public programs dashboard
- Create and maintain a master calendar of all reporting deadlines
- Maintain and organize all reports audits and survey documentation
- Maintain systems for changes in reporting requirements tracking changes in documentation
Essential Functions: Policy Analysis
- Participate in KIPP SoCals Policy Planning Group a team of leaders who track and evaluate local state and federal legislation to guide advocacy efforts and ensure compliance with new education laws
- Monitor legislative and public agency hearings related to education policy such as local and county school board meetings legislative committee meetings and State Board of Education meetings
- Synthesize new legislative legal and policy developments for KIPP SoCals regional and school-level teams
- Assist with writing briefs and other materials used in KIPP SoCals local state and federal advocacy efforts
The Qualifications
- Bachelors degree preferred
- At least 6 years work experience in education compliance or related field
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong project-management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet and complete deadlines
- Ability to work with varied populations such as administrators teachers and parents
- Exemplary communication skills appropriate to engage a variety of audiences including senior leaders and external audiences
- Strong writing skills with the ability to synthesize large amounts of technical information into compelling narratives
- Commitment to KIPP SoCals values and mission
Benefits & Compensation
- KIPP SoCal Public Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $72800 to $109100. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint of $90950 depending on qualifications internal equity and the budget allocated for this role.
- 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer dependents added at 50% of the cost
- Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance Supplemental Life Accident Short Term Disability etc.)
- Generous time off program includes 22 holidays sick leave and vacation
- Other great benefits (Flexible spending account EAP tuition reimbursement for dependents etc.)
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.
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Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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