Associate Director of School Operations
Los Angeles, CA
Regional Support – Regional Leadership /
Full-Time Immediate /
Hybrid
Who We Are
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 23 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 20 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 6,800 alumni to and through college and beyond.
What We Believe
KIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation. This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters.
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 it's 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 have an expertise and passion for school operations and its importance in the success of students. You have a knack for adult learning and development, and you excel when coaching and managing others. You are able to collaborate effectively across the organization and to “manage up, down and across” in order to achieve results in the face of challenges. You possess a detail-oriented organization system as well as the ability to manage complex projects that will lead our team to success.
What You'll Do
- The Associate Director of School Operations (ADSO) serves as a subject matter expert for school operations and supports the School Business Operations Managers (BOMs) across a portfolio of several schools. The ADSO is responsible for coaching BOMs in all areas of school operations and will serve as an Interim BOM when coverage is needed at an individual school. The ADSO is also responsible for leading and collaborating on various initiatives/projects for the regional operations team. The ADSO will report to the Director of School Operations on the School Success Team (regional team).
- Provide high accountability, and high support where needed, to a portfolio of 4-6 schools/BOMs to ensure they achieve individual and regional performance goals in the areas of student recruitment and enrollment, chronic absenteeism, operations compliance and day-to-day operations.
- Through weekly one-on-ones (O3s), support BOMs in all aspects of school operations, including ops team management, emergency preparedness, student health and safety, facilities, enrollment, school nutrition program, and finance.
- Collaborate with School Success Team and school staff to ensure that compliance requirements are met and regional initiatives are successfully implemented
- Facilitate effective communication and feedback between schools and School Success Team
- Assist with the hiring of new BOMs and other operations staff
- Lead the onboarding of new BOMs and other operations staff
- Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and day-to-day tasks of one or more specific initiatives for the regional operations team (i.e., BOM + Ops team professional development, Ops staffing/hiring, Mentor BOM program, Aspiring Ops Leadership program, coaching resources, operations tools, etc.)
- Contribute to the development and upkeep of regional operations tools, i.e. Weekly Ops Bulletin, Priorities Playbook, Ops Calendar, Ops Website, KPI and Compliance Dashboards
- Manage and support the New School Startup process
- Assist schools in planning for and executing school relocations
- Assist schools in planning for shared campus operations
- Lead and assist Regional Operations Team in providing high quality training and professional development to school operations team members
- Provide other support as directed by your manager or as requested by our School Leaders
The Qualifications
- 3 years of experience managing school operations required
- 8 years of related work experience, preferably in a growing and dynamic multi-site organization
- Demonstrated passion for KIPP SoCal’s mission
- Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, and a roll-up-my-sleeves attitude
- Ability to coach and foster the professional development of others, including ability to design and facilitate training sessions
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adjust priorities and work autonomously
- Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and work effectively in a collaborative environment
- Track record as a strong communicator (written and oral) who can influence and motivate direct reports and peers
- Experience as a flexible thinker and strategic problem-solver who can unstick murky problems and drive towards outcomes
Physical Requirements
- The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:
- Prolonged periods of working at a computer and sitting at a desk.
- Prolonged periods of working on your feet at school sites (i.e. walkthroughs and observations)
- Travel to the regional office and various school locations in Los Angeles and San Diego
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
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 teachers, administrators, and regional team members
- Ongoing professional development and coaching from your manager
Benefits & Compensation
- KIPP SoCal Public Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $85,600 to $128,400 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint of $107,000 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 paid time off program includes 22 holidays, 10 sick days, and 10 vacation days per year
- 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.
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, http://www.kippsocal.org/. Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.
