School Operations & Events Coordinator

Uncommon Schools; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Extensive training and development

Health, dental, and vision insurance

FSA / DCFSA / HSA options

Retirement benefits

Parental/maternity leave

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is seeking a Special Projects Coordinator to streamline school operations, support events, and manage multiple workstreams across logistics, assessments, food service, technology, and transportation.

The role reports to the Director of Operations and requires strong project management, communication, and time-management skills, with a focus on equity and anti-racist practices in a high-performing charter network.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of teaching or school administrative office experience
• Spanish-speaking skills strongly preferred to support effective communication with our students, families, and community members
• Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with teammates, teachers, students, parents, and additional stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Coordinate family and student events, such as Report Card Conferences
• Oversee internal quarterly assessments and state assessments, ensuring compliance with state testing
• Coordinate student food systems and partner with food vendors
• Support student and staff technology
• Manage school visual décor and aesthetics to create a welcoming environment
• Oversee transportation systems
• Coordinate extra-curricular activities, enrichment programs, and field trips
• Assist with other projects and new initiatives to support operations and student achievement

Skills

Project management

Operational coordination

Digital literacy

Microsoft Office

Spanish-speaking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Database management

Job description

Uncommon Schools is seeking a Special Projects Coordinator to streamline school operations, support events, and manage multiple workstreams across logistics, assessments, food service, technology, and transportation.

The role reports to the Director of Operations and requires strong project management, communication, and time-management skills, with a focus on equity and anti-racist practices in a high-performing charter network.