[2025-2026] Operations Manager

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, 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


* Grade(s): Kindergarten - 4th

The Operations Manager is responsible for implementing and maintaining the school's operational systems, allowing the school leader and teachers to focus on student's academic achievement.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilities


* Oversee the custodial team to maintain a clean, safe environment for our students.


* Ensure hallways and other public spaces reflect the school's culture, brand, and mission.


* Support the Director of Operations in managing the school's maintenance needs.

Transportation


* Implement arrival and dismissal procedures that ensure our students enter and leave campus safely and orderly.


* Partner with vendors to ensure bus routes properly serve our school's student population.

Food Service


* Implement dining schedules that facilitate effective and efficient food service to all students.


* Manage the schools' relationship with Food Service Team to promote consistent service and safe operating practices.

Procurement


* Manage procurement processes to ensure the school has all necessary supplies.


* Maintain accurate inventory records of the school's assets.


* Verify and submit invoices and purchase card charges accrued by the school.

Communication


* Maintain communication channels that effectively and efficiently inform parents and guardians of important campus events and deadlines.


* Foster good relationships and solid communication with the school's neighborhood community.

Enrollment


* Execute school student recruitment strategy to ensure 100% of available seats are full.

Administrative Activities


* Ensure students and staff have access to needed technology.


* Manage copy machine maintenance and supply orders.


* Lead the execution of the school's end-of-year trips.


* Maintain a friendly, welcoming, helpful atmosphere for all who visit or contact the school.


* Support the coordination of student testing.

KIPP Capital Region


* Perform other duties as outlined by the Director of Operations.


* Committed to furtherin...