Director of School Operations (26-27)

DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL OPERATIONS
Position Summary
In the Director of School Operations (DSO), KIPP is seeking an experienced people and project manager to lead strategic operational priorities, manage day-to-day school operations, drive efficiencies and systematization, and partner with our instructional leaders to ensure procedures at our school maximize time students spend learning - both in-person and virtually.
The Director of School Operations is instrumental in building and sustaining a thriving school that lasts. At KIPP Public Schools Northern California, DSOs are the strategic business and operational directors of our schools, whose job is to drive exemplary operational results as a key member of the school’s leadership team. KIPP’s DSOs are passionate about working with kids, parents and staff, know the importance of an excellent education and believe all students deserve the opportunity to attend an excellent school.
The DSO role reports to the School Leader and is coached and supported by the Operations team at the Regional Support Office (RSO), which supports all KIPP schools in the region.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Deep integrity and commitment to KIPP Public Schools Northern California’s mission and values required
2+ years of experience in project or program management, operations, human resources or accounting - with clear experience driving stakeholder engagement - required
1+ year of direct people management and team development experience required
1+ year of experience in K-12 education or youth development preferred
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Policy, Business, or related field and 3+ years of work experience or 5+ years’ work experience required