Associate Director of School Support & Compliance - Internal Only
Operations - Washington, DC - Full Time
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Associate Director of School Support & Compliance - Internal Only
Job Summary
The Associate Director of School Support & Compliance role is an integral part of the School Support & Service team, ensuring that KIPP DC schools are fully enrolled and in compliance with a full spectrum of federal and state requirements. The starting salary range for this role is $94,082-$103,984. This is a full-time role with occasional flexibility based at headquarters with an anticipated start date of July 2025.
About KIPP DC
By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes.
Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports, including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DC’s 20 schools and two programs, 7,500 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.
The Associate Director of School Support and Service is a leadership team member on the School Support and Service Team. The Associate Director is responsible for the management and development of four members of the KIPP DC School Support and Service team and ensures accurate documentation and management of matters related to compliance with a full spectrum of federal and state requirements at the four campuses they oversee. As a leadership team member, they will partner closely with other regional teams to coordinate compliance efforts and communicate updates on behalf of the team.
Location and Type of Work
This is an exempt position and will report to the Managing Director of School Support & Service. As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support, and this position will regularly provide on-site support to school teams, frequently partner with other headquarters teams, or regularly work in multiple locations. Because of the nature of the work, this role allows for occasional flexibility and will be required to be onsite 4 days per week.
Responsibilities
People Management (40% of the time)
Management and development of multiple members of the KIPP DC School Support and Service team.
- Onboard team members to the role and organization
- Support of individual growth and development through coaching support for all team members including observation, feedback and performance review processes
- Lead and facilitate professional development and regular team meetings to align team members and introduce cross-sector work and updates
- Support and guide Compliance Manager relationships with school leaders and families as needed
- Collaborate with the Managing Director, and other team leaders, on team initiatives, including revising policies and protocols that impact the compliance team workstream and ensuring all campuses are in compliance with responsible workstreams, and various other named requirements
- Manage and support all workstreams such as:
- Student Health: Ensure network-wide compliance with student immunization and health certificate guidelines by developing strategies, managing data systems, collaborating on outreach, managing family communications, supporting school-level compliance efforts, and coordinating mobile health clinics.
- OSSE Test Coordination: Ensure test integrity and compliance by coordinating testing at elementary and middle schools, designing protocols aligned with state regulations, managing online systems, developing training, documenting irregularities, collaborating on accommodations, conducting observations, and providing ad hoc support.
- Manage the enrollment review workflow, serve as the My School DC point of contact, ensure data accuracy for audits and applications, monitor adherence to deadlines, conduct quality control checks, and partner with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education on investigations and audit logistics.
- Represent school support and service work stream and collaborate with, other functional leaders and teams, particularly the student information team, data, communication and academic teams and school leaders
- Maintain quality control of documentation for enrollment, immunization and health purposes to ensure efficacy to Office of the State Superintendent of Education’s requirements
- Communicate organizational, compliance and audit updates and next steps with managers so that they can incorporate it into their work, for example, Office of the State Superintendent of Education policy updates that will be important for school leaders or families to understand
- Lead by example to create and reinforce positive and productive team culture including supporting and covering team members and a regular school visit schedule – and to center students and families in these processes
Requirements & Preferences
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- At least 7 years of experience in compliance related experience with three of those years involving work with schools and principals
- At least 2 years of people management experience with evidence of development and coaching responsibilities
- Flexibility, tenacity, ability to produce high-quality work, resourcefulness, and willingness to work well with a team
- Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP DC’s mission and to advancing its anti-racist ambition through their work with staff, students, alumni, and families
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with PowerSchool, DeansList
- Experience facilitating team meetings, staff training
- Mastery of Google Suite, Microsoft Excel and ability to master new technology systems necessary for the job
- Strong communication skills with the demonstrated ability to solve complex customer service problems
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Ability to stand frequently
- Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools
- Prolonged periods of sedentary work
- Flexibility to work outside normal business hours or weekends as necessary
Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas:
- Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform, believing in every child's potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and the essential role of families.
- Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
- Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
- Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
- Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture, fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
- Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
- Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DC’s commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
- Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback, self reflection, humility, and action.
Benefits & Compensation
KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:
- The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $94,082-$103,984. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.
- KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
- KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
- Currently, individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days, up to 10 paid sick days, and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.
Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.
Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at danica.cunningham@kippdc.org. Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
