Associate Director of Operations

Uncommon Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is seeking an Associate Director of Operations to lead daily operations in a high-performing charter school. The role involves managing staff, developing schedules, and ensuring operational excellence to support student achievement. Ideal candidates are passionate about education and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Extensive training and development

Financial Planning

Mental health and counseling support

Qualifications

• 4 or more years of work experience required.
• Experience managing others preferred.
• School-based or other educational experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the school.
• Manage 1-2 operations staff members.
• Develop and manage the HS schedule.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Company Description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our

Company Description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!

Job Description

At Uncommon Schools, we know running exceptional schools takes more than great instruction—it also takes exemplary operations! Uncommon Schools' operations leaders work passionately to ensure that our faculty maximizes time and energy on student achievement. We design, implement, and refine systems that anticipate the needs of our school community. As service-oriented leaders, we tackle problems, share standard methodologies across campuses, and respond to urgent needs. We partner to build an academic and cultural environment that supports our ultimate goal: ensuring that every student will earn a college degree.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director of Operations (ADOO) is a member of the High School Leadership Team who leads the day-to-day operations of the school and reports directly to the High School Director of Operations. The ADOO will partner on many school leadership initiatives with the school’s Academy Leader. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the school;
• Serving as main point of contact for all operational needs in circumstances when the DOO is not available;
• Participating actively in the High School Leadership Team;
• Managing 1-2 operations staff members, at the DOO’s discretion, and overseeing the successful implementation of their workstreams (e.g., attendance, purchasing, invoice processing);
• Partnering with and providing operational support to key stakeholders and leaders such as the Athletic Director and the HS 2.0 Program Manager;
• Implementing coverage system on a daily basis;
• Developing and managing the HS schedule, including teacher and student schedules, classroom schedules, and duty assignments;
• Owning facilities management to ensure facilities are safe, well-maintained, and meet the needs of students and faculty;
• Any additional responsibilities identified by the DOO, including but not limited to student persistence and enrollment, major events, tracking time off, etc.
  
  

Qualifications

• Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools;
• Passionate commitment to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students both in and out of school;
• Strong critical thinking skills;
• Demonstrated grit and personal responsibility;
• Ability to think strategically and innovatively, in order to continuously improve school operations;
• High-quality written and verbal communication skills with multiple partners including teachers, students, families, vendors, and colleagues;
• Ability to have difficult conversations in a respectful manner;
• Dedication to continual professional growth;
• Strong organizational skills; careful attention to detail and follow-through;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed;
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Access;
• Strong time management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines;
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional attitude in the face of challenging demands and external pressures;
• School-based or other educational experience preferred;
• Experience managing others preferred;
• Required experience:
• 4 or more years of work experience;
• Project planning experience, with proven ability to see large projects through to completion;
• A Bachelor’s degree.
  

Additional Information

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is between $104,000 to $116,000. Most candidates who meet job description requirements will receive an offer of $104,000 - $110,000.

Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional development, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.

• The range above represents our compensation scales for the 2025-2026 school year. If starting prior to June 30th, 2025, compensation will be based on a slightly lower range, reflective of current compensation scales. New hires who fall into this category will see an increase in their compensation starting on July 1st, 2025 for next school year which aligns to the scale above.
  
  

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
• Financial Planning
• New Jersey Pension program
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
• A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.
  

At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Education Management

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