Associate Director of Operations

Company Description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 53 schools serving more than 20,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

Uncommon Schools in Brooklyn currently manages twenty four schools serving students in grades K through 12. We believe in strong authentic relationships between teachers and students, supported by effective school systems and an engaging instructional model that enables students to flourish academically and personally. Our students in Brooklyn have an impressive  99% college acceptance rate.

Operations team members at Uncommon work relentlessly to ensure that faculty maximizes time and energy on student achievement.  They design, implement, and refine systems that anticipate the needs of the school community.  As a service-oriented team they solve problems, share best practices across campuses, and respond to urgent needs.  They partner to create an academic and cultural environment which supports our ultimate goal: ensuring that every Uncommon student will earn a college degree.

Job Description

The Associate Director of Operations (ADOO) is a member of the High School Leadership Team and crucial to the day-to-day operation of the school. The ADOO is responsible for directly managing up to two Operations team members, and ensuring the successful implementation of school systems and routines. The ADOO oversees several large aspects of High School operations and long-term projects while also attending to the short-term demands of the school. The ADOO will report directly to the High School Director of Operations. 

Responsibilities of the ADOO include, but are not limited to, the execution and management of:  

• Serving as the main point of contact for all operational needs in circumstances when the DOO is not available
• Participating actively in the School Leadership Team 
• Supporting all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the school; 
• Managing two Operations staff members, and overseeing the successful implementation of their projects and workstreams
• Managing High School-specific initiatives, for example the HS Advisory Dashboard, SWIPE, etc.
• Implementing coverage system on a daily basis; 
• Developing and maintaining the High School academic schedule; 
• Owning facilities management to ensure facilities are safe, well-maintained, and meet needs of students and faculty; 
• Any additional responsibilities identified by the DOO.

Qualifications

• Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization.
• Passionate commitment to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students both in and out of school;
• Ability to think strategically and innovatively, in order to continuously improve school operations;
• Proactive, strategic problem-solver who is able to work successfully in a fast-paced environment, often while balancing competing priorities;
• Grit, personal responsibility, and a dedication to continual professional growth;
• High quality communication skills with multiple audiences including teachers, students, families, vendors, and colleagues;
• School-based or other educational experience preferred;
• Experience managing others preferred;
• Required experience:
  • 4 or more years of work experience;
  • Project planning experience, with proven ability to see large projects through to completion;
  • A Bachelor’s degree.

Additional Information

Our people are what makes us Uncommon.  We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits should reflect our values—equity, transparency, and clarity—to enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their expertise.  Our staff receive best-in-class training, coaching, and support to develop and operate mission-driven schools that provide a high-quality education to our students and families.

Compensation for this position: The starting compensation for this role based in New York City is between $92,000 and $117,000.  The starting pay will depend on various factors that may include but are not limited to professional experience, education, training,