Education Operations & Programs Coordinator

ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOL; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Approx. 10 weeks paid breaks

403(b) retirement with employer match

Pre-tax FSA/HSA/DCA

Mental health and counseling support

Extensive training and development

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in Rochester, NY is seeking a Special Projects Coordinator to oversee key logistics and operational support across events, assessments, food service, technology, decor, transportation, and enrichment activities.

You will report to the Director of Operations and collaborate with teachers, families, and partners to execute multiple workstreams while ensuring timely, compliant delivery.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication with staff, students and families.
• Calm, professional demeanor under competing demands.
• Strong project oversight with accountability to multiple stakeholders.
• Digital literacy including databases and Microsoft Office (Word/Excel).
• Prior project management or office-based customer service experience.
• Strong time management and multitasking to meet deadlines.
• 1–3 years teaching or school administrative office experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee family and student events such as report card conferences.
• Coordinate quarterly state assessments ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage student meals and vendor partnerships.
• Support student and staff technology systems.
• Create welcoming environments through decor and visuals.
• Coordinate transportation systems.
• Plan enrichment activities and field trips.
• Lead other operational initiatives to support student achievement.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Calm under pressure

Project management

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Customer service

Time management

Teaching or school admin experience

Education

Teaching or school admin experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Uncommon Schools in Rochester, NY is seeking a Special Projects Coordinator to oversee key logistics and operational support across events, assessments, food service, technology, decor, transportation, and enrichment activities.

You will report to the Director of Operations and collaborate with teachers, families, and partners to execute multiple workstreams while ensuring timely, compliant delivery.