School Operations & Projects Lead

Uncommon Schools; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Extensive training and development

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement savings + employer 1

Paid leave options

Mental health support

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in Rochester, NY seeks a Special Projects Coordinator to manage events, assessments, food service, technology, transportation, and student activities.

You will coordinate multiple workstreams, support teachers and students, and report to the Director of Operations, ensuring smooth operations and strong stakeholder communication. The role emphasizes collaboration, deadlines, and a welcoming, student-centered environment across campus sites.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with diverse stakeholders.
• Maintain a calm, professional demeanor under pressure.
• Large project oversight with accountability to multiple stakeholders.
• Strong digital literacy including database management and Microsoft Office.
• Prior project management and/or office-based customer service experience.
• Strong time management; multitask and meet deadlines.
• 1–3 years of teaching or school administrative office experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute key workstreams: events, assessments, food service, technology, transportation, and extracurriculars.
• Coordinate family and student events and quarterly/state assessments.
• Ensure state testing compliance and vendor coordination for meals and facilities.
• Support school operations to enable teachers and students to flourish.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Digital literacy

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Database management

Job description

Uncommon Schools in Rochester, NY seeks a Special Projects Coordinator to manage events, assessments, food service, technology, transportation, and student activities.

You will coordinate multiple workstreams, support teachers and students, and report to the Director of Operations, ensuring smooth operations and strong stakeholder communication. The role emphasizes collaboration, deadlines, and a welcoming, student-centered environment across campus sites.