Associate Chief Operating Officer
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Camden
Posted on: February 21, 2021
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Job Description:
Company DescriptionUncommon Schools is a non-profit network of
55 outstanding public charter schools in grades K-12 across New
York, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Our mission is to start and
manage outstanding urban public charter schools that close the
achievement gap and prepare students from low-income backgrounds
for success in college and beyond. We are accomplishing that
mission every day, with a college graduation rate that is well
above the national average and thousands of stories of our students
and alumni achieving their dreams.Job DescriptionWe are always
looking for excellent school leadership talent. While this is not
an immediate opening, we welcome your application to begin the
conversation about future opportunities that may arise.Role
DescriptionTo build more high performing schools, we need senior
operations leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and
exciting work of our time! Associate Chief Operating Officers
(ACOO) at Uncommon Schools serve as vitally important leaders in
our organization and help drive the success of our schools. As
ACOO, you will oversee school and regional operations within your
region in conjunction with your manager, the Managing Director of
Operations (MDO). ACOOs are responsible for ensuring that their
schools operate at the highest level, with systems in place that
allow teachers and Principals to focus on instruction and academic
achievement. The ACOO ensures excellent school operations through
direct management of a "portfolio" of Directors of Operations
(DOOs), or school leaders who lead all non-instructional aspects of
the school.Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited ToWe
are seeking an experienced, strategic operational leader who will
set a high bar for school operations and will achieve that vision
of excellence by managing and supporting a team of DOOs. The ACOO
will build their DOOs' capacity to run high-functioning,
operationally excellent schools.School Management* Ensure DOOs lead
outstanding school operations (e.g., daily school systems,
facilities, financial management, food & transportation, student &
staff culture, enrollment management, etc.)* Hold DOOs accountable
to performance metrics (e.g., Operations Dashboard, Operations
Inspections, Mid-Year Evaluations), and support them in improving
performance and meeting goals* Build, implement, and monitor
cross-regional operations initiatives (e.g. aligned toolkits for
State Testing and School Launch; PD session facilitation and
follow-up)* Support hiring, on-boarding, management, and evaluation
of all operations staff, including DOOs and school-based operations
teamsLeadership & Collaboration* Serve as an outstanding role model
as a leader and manager, investing deeply in supporting and
developing team members and growing their capacity to learn,
contribute and engage in the work of the team and organization*
Partner with ACOOs across Uncommon to foster consistent
implementation of school operations priorities* Work seamlessly
with Assistant Superintendents to support Principal/DOO co-leader
partnerships* Partner with regional school support team on regional
initiatives and systems (e.g. enrollment, child nutrition,
government reporting, etc.)* Serve as the liaison between schools
and Home Office teams to strategically identify issues and
implement sustainable solutionsQualifications* Passionate
commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our
vision for being an anti-racist organization;* Significant
experience and a track record of success in school operations
management;* Demonstrated experience with effectively managing team
members to concrete outcomes;* Excellent communication and
relationship-building skills and ability to work towards a common
vision with various partners (e.g. school leaders, regional
leaders, Home Office teams, Uncommon families);* Ability to
effectively and strategically prioritize between multiple
high-leverage, high-risk issues; outstanding judgment and
understanding of the implications of decisions on schools and
partners;* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-change
organization;* Excellent organization, time management, and
follow-up skills; ability to demonstrate an appropriate sense of
urgency.Required Experience* 3-5 years of experience in school
operations management;* Experience managing a team to strong
outcomes;* A Bachelor's degree is required, and a graduate degree
in business or operations is highly preferred.Additional
InformationUncommon Schools offers competitive salaries
commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.
Aside from extensive professional development, all our staff
members are equipped with a laptop computer, email, and all
necessary supplies.Uncommon believes in the importance of being a
diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our
students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a
talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences
of our students. At the same time, we work to ensure an inclusive
community through creating a space for important dialogue about
issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal
opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race,
religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
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