Manager of School Strategy and Projects (Immediate)

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 Manager of School Strategy and Projects plays a critical role in supporting the Chief Schools Officer (CSO) and Schools Team in the planning, coordination, and execution of regional priorities, strategic initiatives, and administrative operations across KIPP Capital Region.

Duties/Responsibilities
Strategic Project Management & Execution


* Partner directly with the CSO to coordinate and execute strategic projects, initiatives, and priorities across the Schools Team.


* Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and assigned responsibilities.


* Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely execution, effective coordination, and alignment with regional priorities.


* Establish and maintain project management tools, trackers, dashboards, and reporting systems that provide visibility into progress and outcomes.


* Monitor project milestones and proactively follow up with stakeholders to ensure deliverables are completed on time.


* Identify potential project risks, barriers, and competing priorities, elevating concerns to the CSO with recommended solutions.


* Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving school leaders, regional departments, and external stakeholders as directed by the CSO.


* Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Schools Team initiatives, ensuring strong execution from initiation through completion.


* Track progress against established goals and prepare regular project updates, status reports, and recommendations for the CSO.


* Support the development and implementation of systems that improve project accountability, efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.

CSO Executive & Administrative Support


* Serve as a key administrative and operational partner to the CSO, ensuring effective coordination and execution of daily, weekly, and long-term priorities.


* Manage and coordinate the CSO's administrative priorities, including scheduling, meeting preparation, follow-up, and tracking critical c...