Head of School Operations & Student Success

KIPP New Jersey | Miami; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Transportation benefits

Generous paid time off

Parental leave (up to 12 weeks)

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

KIPP New Jersey is seeking a Director of School Operations (DSO) Fellow in Newark, USA. This role leads non-instructional systems, staff and operations within a school, with weekly PD and mentorship from regional operations leads.

It spans people management, finance, academic support logistics, enrollment planning, technology, facilities, and procurement. The fellowship prepares leaders to step into the Director of School Operations role, with a market-competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, specifically Excel / Google Spreadsheets.
• Database management and reporting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and meticulous organization.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to supporting teachers and students.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with ambiguity.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• People Management: Manage the school operations staff and all other operations team members; implement performance management; conduct meetings; provide professional development.
• Finance and Purchasing: Support budget management and purchasing oversight.
• Academic Support Operations: Manage operational logistics of student test administration and academic systems.
• Student Recruitment / Enrollment: Ensure enrollment targets, plan events, and build partnerships.
• Technology: Oversee day-to-day technology projects and future enhancements.
• Facilities: Oversee facilities operations and vendor management.
• Procurement: Manage vendors, contractors, and services for smooth operations.
• Compliance: Ensure health & safety compliance and onboarding requirements; meet regulations.
• School Operations: Ensure day-to-day operations; front office, transportation, attendance.

Skills

Excel

Google Sheets

Database management

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Team collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Problem solving

Evenings/weekends

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KIPP New Jersey is seeking a Director of School Operations (DSO) Fellow in Newark, USA. This role leads non-instructional systems, staff and operations within a school, with weekly PD and mentorship from regional operations leads.

It spans people management, finance, academic support logistics, enrollment planning, technology, facilities, and procurement. The fellowship prepares leaders to step into the Director of School Operations role, with a market-competitive salary and extensive benefits.