School Operations & Programs Coordinator

Uncommon New York City Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,745 - 42,884; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health, dental, vision

403(b) with employer match

Paid holidays & breaks

Professional development

Wellness program

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in New York City is seeking a Special Projects Coordinator (SPC) to execute logistics and provide operational support across assessments, facilities, student meals, technology, and events.

You will lead workstreams such as family events, quarterly and state assessments, student meals coordination with vendors, décor, transportation, enrichment activities, and other initiatives to support operations and student achievement, reporting to the Director of Operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication with stakeholders.
• Calm under pressure with competing demands.
• Strong end-to-end project oversight with multiple stakeholders.
• Digital literacy including database management and Microsoft Office.
• Prior project management or office-based customer service experience.
• Excellent time management and multitasking ability.
• 1–3 years teaching or school administrative office experience.
• Spanish language skills preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Execute family and student events (e.g., Report Card Conferences).
• Coordinate quarterly and state assessments with compliance.
• Oversee student meals and vendor coordination.
• Manage student and staff technology.
• Maintain school décor and aesthetics to create a welcoming environment.
• Coordinate transportation systems.
• Support enrichment programs and field trips.
• Pursue other projects to support operations and student achievement.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Project oversight

Database management

Microsoft Office

Time management

Teaching/admin experience

Spanish language skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Uncommon Schools in New York City is seeking a Special Projects Coordinator (SPC) to execute logistics and provide operational support across assessments, facilities, student meals, technology, and events.

You will lead workstreams such as family events, quarterly and state assessments, student meals coordination with vendors, décor, transportation, enrichment activities, and other initiatives to support operations and student achievement, reporting to the Director of Operations.