Director of Operations

Company Description

KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory schools dedicated to ensuring that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. There are 280 KIPP schools in 21 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 175,000 scholars and alumni. KIPP Metro Atlanta currently operates 11 schools including five primary schools, six middle schools and one high school, as well as KIPP Forward which supports scholars on their journey to a choice-filled life. We are a social justice organization and our vision and mission require the work of dedicated, bold and skilled leaders, educators, and support staff who are committed to serving as the catalyst for joyful, academically excellent schools and the foundation for building a more just and equitable world for our scholars.

Job Description

The Director of Operations is a school-based leadership role that oversees all finance and operations functions necessary to run a high-performing school.  This includes budgeting, purchasing, facilities, food services, transportation, technology, medical/health services, school safety, student recruitment, student data, regulatory compliance, human resource support, and academic operations support. The Director of Operations serves as a key member of the School Leadership Team, ensuring that campus operations meet high standards of operational excellence, and enables instructional leaders and staff to focus on driving strong student achievement outcomes.

Job Responsibilities:

School Operations Leadership & Operations Team Management 

• Serves as the eyes and ears of the campus to ensure that all school operations run seamlessly every day, proactively problem solving and developing systems where needed 
• In partnership with the Principal and the region, implements the campus-wide operation's vision that supports and operationalizes the academic and cultural vision of the schools
• Plays a leadership role in developing the school's strategic annual plan and budget, and facilitates campus-wide operations planning
• Hires, manages, coaches, and develops school operations team members 
• Holds the school operations team and vendors accountable to goals and outcomes
• Serves as the primary point of contact for the Regional Shared Service Team, responding to requests and collaborating with teammates across the region to build scalable, region-wide systems, policies, and procedures
• Serves as school leader in the absence of the Principal and during coverage of athletic events or other extracurricular activities

Finance & Purchasing 

• Works closely with the Principal to develop the school’s annual budget and actively manages the school budget throughout the year 
• Manages the campus purchasing process by establishing clear systems for staff to request items, placing orders with vendors, tracking delivery, and coding and submitting purchase orders, invoices, and reimbursement requests; approves school purchases under a specific financial threshold
• Serves as the first school-based point of contact regarding finance and works with the regional Finance team to ensure financial compliance and reporting
• Manages Title I budget and compliance

Facilities and Maintenance

• Oversees most facilities issues, including maintenance, managing staff/vendors, aesthetics, shared space agreements, and campus safety
• Regularly conducts facilities walkthroughs and liaises with custodial staff/vendors to ensure that the facility looks clean, professional, warm, and inviting
• Ensures that the main office is neat, organized, welcoming, and has all important parent-facing materials

Student & Family Services (School Ops, Communications, Field Lessons/Events)

• Oversees food service administration, setting and managing meal schedules, staff duty schedules, and student transitions for all meals
• Oversees transportation, including campus arrival and dismissal procedures, setting and managing staff duty schedules for arrival and dismissal
• Owns logistics of communications and external relations through parent letters, weekly staff notes, and surveys; serves as campus liaison with regional shared service staff   
• Owns all logistics (e.g. transportation, lodging, meals, staffing plan, etc.) of all off-site field lessons and all on-site special events (Report Card Nights, Performances, Graduation, staff celebrations, etc.)
• Serves as the point person for hosting visitors on school tours

Technology & Equipment 

• Ensures that students and staff have access to needed technology and works with the regional Technology Tea