Special Projects 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

Job Description

At Uncommon Schools, Special Projects Coordinators (SPCs) execute key logistics and provide operational support that enable students and teachers alike to flourish. The SPC is the executor of various school systems including assessments, facilities, student food service, staff & student technology, and event planning. The SPC reports to the school’s Director of Operations (DOO).

As the Special Projects Coordinator , you will own the execution of the following workstreams:

• Family and student events, such as Report Card Conferences
• Internal quarterly assessments and state assessments, ensuring that all state testing compliance and state-specific regulations are followed
• Student food systems, coordinating the dispersal of all meals and partnership with food vendors
• Student and staff technology
• School visual décor and aesthetics, celebrating students and creating a welcoming environment
• Transportation systems
• Extra-curricular activities, enrichment programs, and field trips
• Other projects and new initiatives to support operations and student achievement at the school

At our larger campuses, we have two or three SPC roles: SPC - Technology & Assessments, SPC - Events , and SPC - Systems. The workstreams for these roles are more specific from the list above, as the titles suggest.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills with teammates, teachers, students, parents, and additional stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures.
• Large project oversight from planning to execution, with direct accountability for results from multiple stakeholders (teachers, building partners, operations associates, etc.)
• Strong digital literacy skills, including database management and Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• Prior project management and/or office-based customer service experience.
• Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Additional Information

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is between $23.77 to $31.13. Most candidates who meet job description requirements will receive an offer of $23.77 - $25.26.

Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional development, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
• Financial Planning
  • 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits

*A detailed list of all benefits is locatedHERE.

At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email [e-mail].