Regional Superintendent of Operations

We are always looking for excellent school leadership talent. While this is not an immediate opening we welcome your application to begin the conversation about future opportunities that may arise.

To build more high-performing schools we need senior operations leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time! Regional Superintendents of Operations (RSOs) at Uncommon Schools serve as vitally important leaders in our organization and help drive the success of our schools. As Regional Superintendent of Operations you will oversee school and regional operations within your region in conjunction with your manager the Head of Operations. RSOs are responsible for ensuring that their schools operate at the highest level with systems in place that allow teachers and Principals to focus on instruction and academic achievement. The RSO ensures excellent school operations through direct management of a portfolio of Directors of Operations (DOOs) or school leaders who lead all non-instructional aspects of the school.

We are seeking an experienced strategic operational leader who will set a high bar for school operations and will achieve that vision of excellence by managing and supporting a team of DOOs. The Regional Superintendent of Operations will build their DOOs capacity to run high-functioning operationally excellent schools. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

School Management

• Ensure DOOs lead outstanding school operations (e.g. daily school systems facilities financial management food & transportation student & staff culture enrollment management etc.)
• Hold DOOs accountable to performance metrics (e.g. Operations Dashboard Operations Inspections Mid-Year Evaluations) and support them in improving performance and meeting goals
• Build implement and monitor cross-regional operations initiatives (e.g. aligned toolkits for State Testing and School Launch; PD session facilitation and follow-up)
• Support hiring onboarding management and evaluation of all operations staff including DOOs and school-based operations teams

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as an outstanding role model as a leader and manager investing deeply in supporting and developing team members and growing their capacity to learn contribute and engage in the work of the team and organization
• Partner with Regional Superintendents of Operations across Uncommon to foster consistent implementation of school operations priorities
• Work seamlessly with Regional Superintendents of Instruction to support Principal/DOO co-leader partnerships
• Partner with regional school support team on regional initiatives and systems (e.g. enrollment child nutrition government reporting etc.)
• Serve as the liaison between schools and Home Office teams to strategically identify issues and implement sustainable solutions

Qualifications :

• Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools;
• Demonstrated experience with effectively managing developing and retaining team members;
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills and ability to work towards a common vision with various partners (e.g. school leaders regional leaders Home Office teams Uncommon families);
• Ability to effectively and strategically prioritize between multiple high-leverage high-risk issues; outstanding judgment and understanding of the implications of decisions on schools and partners;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-change organization;
• Excellent organization time management and follow-up skills; ability to demonstrate an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Required Experience:
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of experience and a track record of success in school operations management;
  • Experience managing a team to strong outcomes;
  • A Bachelors degree is required and a graduate degree in business or operations is highly preferred.

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 $162000.

Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience education certifications and tenure with Uncommon Schools.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time paid holidays and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring Winter and Summer). 
• Extensive best-in-class training and development  
• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance plans pre-tax flexible spending (FSA) dependent care (DCFSA) and health saving accounts (HSA)
• Financial Planning
  • New Jersey Pension program
• Paid leave of absence options (parental medical disability etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support wellness benefits

*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 serve---with 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
 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time