Operations Manager

Job Summary
The Operations Manager role is an integral part of the Information and Operations team ensuring all non-instructional components of the schools daily operations are effectively managed and executed. The starting salary range for this role is $71305-$77504. This is a full-time fully on-site role based at KIPP DCs campuses with an anticipated start date of June 2026.

For 25 years KIPP DC has partnered with students families and the community to create joyful academically excellent schools across the nations capital. Today our network of 22 schools educate more than 7500 students in grades PreK3-12 supported by 1500 dedicated teachers leaders and staff.

Our work is grounded in five pillarsAcademic Excellence Joy & Sense of Belonging Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders Safe Structured and Nurturing Learning Environments and Commitment to College Readinesswhich ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge skills and confidence to pursue success in college careers and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.

As part of the national KIPP network we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington D.C. Together we strive toward a future without limits for our students alumni and community.

Academic Operations (30% of time)

• Serve as the primary executor of academic operations systems in partnership with the APO ensuring strong day-to-day implementation across enrollment data assessments and attendance.
• Manage student data systems and records ensuring accuracy across attendance grades transcripts and enrollment data in coordination with regional SIS and data teams.
• Lead execution of student recruitment enrollment and re-enrollment processes including outreach campaigns event coordination and progress tracking toward enrollment targets ensuring 100% enrollment at the start of the school year.
• Support development and implementation of the master schedule class rosters and room assignments ensuring alignment with staffing and academic priorities.
• Collect maintain and prepare key student data related to instruction including but not limited to transcripts report cards and student grades.
• Host staff training for the execution of student assessments grading and other school-wide initiatives.
• Own day-to-day attendance data collection tracking and follow-up ensuring alignment with school and network attendance compliance expectations.

Campus Operations (25% of time)

• Manage accounts payable accounts receivable and all other financial operations including credit cards petty cash and reimbursements.
• Oversee financial aspects of school operations by tracking spending and identifying trends preparing financial reports monthly approving invoices to ensure compliance with accounting standards and analyzing budget and spending data to advise principals on best ways to allocate funds.
• Serve as the sole Requisitioner in Workday working closely with the Cost-Center Manager (APO) and school leader to ensure all spending is accurately accounted for in the system.
• Manage procurement and purchasing at the school site including supplies furniture and equipment and information technology investments.
• Maintain inventory and manage fixed assets tracking.
• Oversees all aspects of food service including quality managing staff/vendors meal tracking compliance and meal delivery
• Collaborate with the school leader and APO in budget development monitor fiscal policies and daily procurement processes.
• Communicate and track renovation maintenance and space needs to the HDQ facilities team track school assets and inventory and manage the quality of equipment.
• Serve as the main point of contact at the school for all facilities-related issues including coordinating efforts among all facilities personnel security personnel and external vendors.

KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:

• The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $71305-$77504. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity equity and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.
• KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical dental and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability long term disability life insurance and a membership to One Medical.
• KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including but not limited to actual or perceived race color national origin immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal DC state or local law) religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) age physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation gender (including gender identity or expression) marital status (including domestic partnership status) genetic information political affiliation pregnancy family responsibilities personal appearance veteran status uniform service member status status of being unemployed status of victim a survivor of domestic violence sexual offense or stalking matriculation or any other protected class under federal state DC or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DCs non-discrimination policy and KIPP DCs Title IX Coordinators contact information.

Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at . Please include your name resume and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.