Director of Operations - Elementary (26-27 SY)

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500 students in grades K-12 across seven schools.

We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts.

Talent.

Perspective.

Drive.

Inspiration.

So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Position Overview

The Director of Operations leads the implementation and maintenance of clear operational systems that allow the school leaders and teachers to focus on students, families, and academics, enabling a supportive school environment.

Duties/Responsibilities


* Embraces innovation and continuous improvement, gets their hands dirty, and relishes the challenge of finding ways to work smarter and cost-efficiently.


* Manages relationships with outside vendors regarding technology and facilities management.


* Responsible for creating and revising structures and systems to support and improve existing routines.


* Oversees the operations and finance at the school and acts as the primary interface with the KIPP Capital Region School Support Team, independently addressing challenges and coordinating across schools when necessary.


* Acts as a critical member of the school leadership team, along with the Principal and Assistant Principal, to ensure effective operational support of school strategy and manage school operations, including correspondence with the KIPP Capital Region Regional Team.


* Supervises the Office Manager, Operations Coordinator, Operations Manager, and Custodian.


* Manages relationships with outside vendors, helps address general office and administrative needs, and ensures the smooth operation of the administrative office, including mailings, and attendance reporting, office machine maintenance, etc.


* Creates and oversees the school's budget and finances; oversees school-based purchasing and applies a culture of thrift to all purchasing.

Ensures adherence to the school's fiscal policy and procedures.


* Manages student information system, generates report cards, progress reports, and schedules, and coordinates with KIPP Capital Region Regional Team about data analysis and reporting.


* Plans and coordinates logistics for school events and activities as needed, including Saturday school, parent meetings, concerts, and field trips.


* Runs and oversees the school's facilities and physical condition via Head C...