KIPP DC
Campus Director of Operations (High School)
Information and Operations - Washington, DC - Full Time
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Campus Director of Operations (High School)
Job Summary
The Campus Director of Operations role is an integral part of the Information & Operations team, ensuring all campus operations run seamlessly each and every day. The starting salary range for this role is $86,280-$93,782. This is a full-time, fully on-site role based at a campus with an anticipated start date of Mid-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.
About the Role
In partnership with the school leader, Assistant Principal of Operations, and KIPP DC headquarters staff, the Campus Director of Operations develops the campus-wide operations vision. This role ensures that all campus operations run seamlessly each and every day, proactively problem-solving and developing systems where needed.
Location and Type of Work
This is an exempt position and will report to the Assistant Principal of Operations (APO). 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 which requires this position to be fully onsite. This role is currently required to be onsite or in schools during regular work hours.
Responsibilities
School Operations Leadership & Team Management (30% of time)
- In partnership with the APO, develops the campus-wide operations vision that supports and operationalizes the academic and cultural vision of the campus in partnership with the school leaders and KIPP DC headquarters staff
- Plays a leadership role in the school’s strategic and annual planning process
- Serves as the secondary point of contact for KIPP DC’s headquarters staff, responding to requests and collaborating with teammates across the region to build scalable, region-wide systems, policies, and procedures
- Manages, coaches, and develops school operations team members and holds them accountable to goals and outcomes
School-wide Systems (25% of time)
- Serves as the eyes and ears of the school to ensure that all school operations run seamlessly every day, proactively problem-solving and developing systems where needed
- Oversees all aspects of food service, including quality, managing staff/vendors, meal tracking, compliance, and meal delivery
- Owns internal operations communications to staff via weekly staff newsletter and external communication to school and community partners
- Owns all logistics (e.g. transportation, lodging, meals, staffing plan, etc.) of all off-site field trips and all on-site special events (performances, graduation, staff celebrations, etc.)
Finance & Purchasing (20% of time)
- Works closely with the APO and school leader to actively manage the school budget throughout the year
- Manages the school 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
- Leads the school opening/start-up process each year to ensure that doors are ready to open by ordering furniture, equipment, and instructional supplies
- Serves as the first school-based point of contact regarding finance and works with regional Finance teams to ensure financial compliance and reporting.
Safety (10% of time)
- Support the School Operations team in ensuring that the school is prepared for emergencies by supporting all drills
- Supports student arrival and dismissal, including developing and implementing expectations, procedures, and posts for the Operations team and safety-related staff
- Supports schoolwide safety and security procedures and operations alongside the APO and Manager of Safety Operations
Facilities & Maintenance (10% of time)
- Oversees most facility issues, including maintenance, managing staff/vendors, aesthetics, shared space agreements, and campus safety
- Regularly conducts facilities walkthroughs and liaises with custodial staff/vendors/regional Facilities team to ensure that the facility looks the best it can
Requirements & Preferences
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of work experience
- Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint and Microsoft Excel
- Proven project management skills as it relates to the creation of different systems and structures
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- 2 years of previous management experience
- Previous experience in K-12 education setting and/or business or operations management
Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel to a KIPP DC school
- Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours or weekends
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 [edited this section for your role]
KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:
- The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $86,280-$93,782. 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, 12 paid holidays, and paid Thanksgiving week break, and winter break. 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.
