Director of Operations - High School (26-27 SY)

Director of Operations - High School (26-27 SY) Job Category: School Leadership Requisition Number: DIREC001515 Full-Time On-site Location Albany, NY 12210, USA Description 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 Custodian and outside vendors when necessary. Oversees the purchasing and maintenance of technology equipment, wireless networks, and implementation of technology training. With the assistance of the KIPP Capital Region Regional Team, school‑wide compliance with health and safety laws, teacher certification, fingerprinting, city and state education mandates, onboarding, and all federal and state workplace regulations is ensured. Coordinates with School Leaders and KIPP Capital Region Regional Team to ensure that school‑based employees receive timely and accurate payroll and benefits. Monitors performance metrics and mechanisms to track needs, trends, the effectiveness of operational programs, and progress toward accomplishing objectives. Manages student recruitment, admissions applications, registration, and waitlist via the Student Recruitment and Enrollment Systems. Establishes operational systems with the long‑term sustainability of the organization in mind. Evaluates qualitative feedback, quantitative data, and observations on a regular basis to inform strategy, decision‑making, and accountability. Acts as point person in hosting visitors and managing relationships with vendors. Builds a joyful and rigorous school culture. Partners with the Principal in fostering consistency in academic and behavioral expectations. Ensures that traditions and rituals that support the KIPP Capital Region mission, vision, and values are built and maintained, grade by grade, year to year. Communicates regularly with families about their children's performance, school policies, trips, and events. Builds and fosters relationships with community leaders and organizations, including maintaining a robust database of community organizations. Additional Duties Perform other duties as outlined by the Principal, Regional Director of Special Education and MD of Schools Principal Manager. Adhere to all applicable charter, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services requirements. Comply with organization policies and procedures; promote and support mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University is required. 3 to 5 years of experience is required, with at least 2 years managing a small team or multiple large projects, preferably in a charter or public school environment. Understanding of working directly with students, preferably required in the charter, private, or public school environment. Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required. Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours. Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear. Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators. Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds. Benefits Generous time‑off Industry‑leading medical, dental, and vision coverage Unparalleled work/life integration Casual dress code Relocation stipend (conditions apply) Salary Learn More: KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $114,000 - $126,000. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale at point of hire. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr KIPP Capital Regional