Strategic Director of Academic Operations

KIPP New Jersey; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

403b retirement plan with matching contributions

School-issued laptop

Transportation benefits

Generous time-off

Parental leave

Employer paid life insurance

Optional ancillary benefits

Job summary

An educational organization in Newark is seeking a Director of Academic Operations to ensure academic excellence across its schools. This leadership role involves managing academic policy implementation, state testing, and curriculum resources. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in educational operations and a commitment to educational equity. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's preferred. The position offers a competitive salary of $125,000-$140,000 and comprehensive benefits, including generous time-off and parental leave.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in academic operations or school systems leadership.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale academic initiatives.
• Deep understanding of academic policies and curriculum management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of academic policies and compliance.
• Manage relationships with testing vendors and state agencies.
• Support master scheduling and academic calendar development.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Instructional technology

Educational equity commitment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in education or related field

Tools

Google Sheets

Clever or similar rostering systems

Illuminate or PowerSchool

Job description

An educational organization in Newark is seeking a Director of Academic Operations to ensure academic excellence across its schools. This leadership role involves managing academic policy implementation, state testing, and curriculum resources. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in educational operations and a commitment to educational equity. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's preferred. The position offers a competitive salary of $125,000-$140,000 and comprehensive benefits, including generous time-off and parental leave.