Special Projects Coordinator
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Camden
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionUncommon 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.
-Camden Prep currently manages four schools serving students in
grades K through 10 (growing to grade 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. Camden
Prep is consistently the highest performing of all district or
Renaissance schools in Camden, NJ.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 DescriptionAt Uncommon Schools,
Special Projects Coordinators (SPCs) execute key logistics and
provide operational support that enable students and teachers alike
to flourish. The SPC is the executor of various school systems
including assessments, facilities, student food service, staff &
student technology, and event planning. The SPC reports to the
school's Director of Operations (DOO).As the Special Projects
Coordinator, you will own the execution of the following
workstreams: -
- Family and student events, such as Report Card Conferences
-
- Internal quarterly assessments and state assessments, ensuring
that all state testing compliance and state-specific regulations
are followed -
- Student food systems, coordinating the dispersal of all meals
and partnership with food vendors -
- Student and staff technology -
- School visual d--cor and aesthetics, celebrating students and
creating a welcoming environment -
- Transportation systems
- Extra-curricular activities, enrichment programs, and field
trips -
- Other projects and new initiatives to support operations and
student achievement at the schoolAt our larger campuses, we have
two or three SPC roles: SPC - Technology & Assessments, SPC -
Events, and SPC - Systems. The workstreams for these roles are more
specific from the list above, as the titles suggest.
-Qualifications
- Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and
investment in our vision for being an anti-racist
organization.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills with teammates,
teachers, students, parents, and additional stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face
of competing demands and external pressures.
- Large project oversight from planning to execution, with direct
accountability for results from multiple stakeholders (teachers,
building partners, operations associates, etc.)
- Strong digital literacy skills, including database management
and Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
- Prior project management and/or office-based customer service
experience.
- Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks
simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- 1 to 3 years of teaching or school administrative office
experience
- Bachelor's degree required.Additional InformationOur 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: Most candidates who meet
job description requirements will receive an offer of
$20.50-$22.17. The starting compensation for this role is between
$20.50 and $29.18 per hour. - -The starting pay will depend on
various factors including but not limited to relevant professional
experience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon
Schools. To receive an offer at the top of the range, candidates
will need significant experience in a directly aligned role. -
Because we value staff tenure in a role, we do not currently cap
salary ranges for current staff members. -Other Benefits:
- Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time and school breaks
(spring, winter, and summer) + additional sustainability half days
throughout the school year
- Extensive, best-in-class training and development - -
- Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans
- Pre-tax flexible spending and health saving accounts
- Financial planning & wellness
- New Jersey Pension program
- 529 college savings program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance
- Financial - planning tools and assistance
- Dependent Care FSA, back up childcare and daycare
discounts
- Paid leave of absence -
- Fully paid parental leave
- Fully paid medical leave
- Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
-
- Mental health and counseling support + wellness
benefitsUncommon 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 an exceptional team
that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our
students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by
creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and
identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity
employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with
disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with
employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the
interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would
like to request an accommodation, please email
recruitment@uncommonschools.org.
Keywords: Uncommon Schools, Camden , Special Projects Coordinator, Other , Camden, New Jersey
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