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.
You Should Apply If
You are a self-starter and have a strong attention to detail. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working with many internal/external stakeholders.
The Opportunity
Internally this role will be called Executive Operations Associate
Reporting to the Chief of Staff the Office Operations Associate will play a critical role supporting KIPP SoCals School Success Team. This role will own and coordinate several high visibility systems. Additionally The Office Operations Associate will be a frontline representative of KIPP SoCal with key stakeholder groups.
Please note: this will be a full time onsite in-person position working out of our regional office in Downtown Los Angeles.
Customer Service & Communications
Answer KIPP SoCals main regional phone line and forward calls/messages
Assist families with enrollment inquiries and general questions about KIPP SoCals schools
Engage directly with concerned parents/community members and facilitate follow-up
Help plan and execute office-wide celebrations
Support with regional communications as needed
Board Coordination (training provided)
Ensure KIPP SoCal remains compliant with the Brown Act SB 126 and other requirements
Collaborate with school-based team members to post meeting agendas on time
Help create and manage Board meeting logistics and materials
Attend Board and Committee meetings & take detailed minutes
Update and organize KIPP SoCals online Board meeting & materials platform
Respond to Board-related audit oversight and compliance requests
Office Operations
Receive sort scan and distribute mail/packages
Process invoices and checks
Assist in sending outgoing mail/packages
Coordinate weekly courier pick-ups/drop-offs
Order and restock office kitchen and cleaning supplies
Support overall efficiency of office use
Regional Administrative Support
Coordinate space reservations catering set-up and other logistics for offsite meetings
Maintain accurate documentation for credit card expenses
Youll Be Qualified If You Have
Bilingual in Spanish and English highly preferred
At least 2 years of experience in a fast-paced administrative or customer service oriented role
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Proactive self-starter with initiative and sound judgment.
Proficiency with Zoom Google Suite (Docs Slides Sheets).
Comfort learning new software and platforms quickly.
Customer service oriented demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative fast paced environment
Strong professional written and verbal communication
Excellent personal organization systems and attention to detail can balance multiple tasks & deadlines
Commitment to KIPP SoCals mission purpose and values
Joining KIPP SoCal Means the Following
Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation
Spending time with students and families in the best communities of LA Compton and San Diego
Support and care from fellow regional team members
Ongoing professional development and coaching from manager
Benefits & Compensation
KIPP SoCal Public Schools offers a competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience in a similar position. The hourly rate range for this position is $24.76 to $37.15 per hour. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a hourly rate between the range minimum of $24.76 per hour and the range midpoint of $30.95 per hour 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 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.
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