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KIPP NYC Senior Director, Schools

4 months ago


New York, United States KIPP NYC Public Schools Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

About KIPP NYC

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of free, public charter schools that prepares students for success in college and life. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in The Bronx.  Our goal was to graduate students with the strength of character and academic abilities needed to succeed in high school, college and beyond – and in so doing, to prove what is possible for all students.  Today, our New York City network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, a regional shared service support team (SST), and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive support program for our alumni. KIPP NYC Public Schools currently serves more than 9,350 students and alumni and has a staff of more than 1000. KIPP NYC is continuing to grow and expand on our mission to serve students and families.

Job Description

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Chief Schools Officer, the Senior Director, Schools (SD, Schools) is an integral member of the CSO’s team, composed of the Principal Managers, Regional Operations, KIPP Forward, the Culinary Program, and Leadership Development. The SD, Schools will support and drive organizational priorities and initiatives as well as assist in the creation and execution of the Chief Schools Officer’s strategy for meeting KIPP NYC regional goals. 

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. Cadence and frequency of travel to schools is determined by your leadership team. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

General responsibilities and duties  include (but are not limited to):

Senior Project Management:

  • Support the refinement and execution of the CSO’s overall vision and strategy, including change management and development of new processes.
  • In collaboration with the CSO, create a strategic plan for driving regional and team initiatives and operational objectives: 
    • Maintain a comprehensive view of all team initiatives, projects, and goals to ensure timely execution towards goals, including managing “follow up and follow through” with team members
    • Design project plans, including needs assessment, fit gap analysis, KPIs, project lifecycle plans and evaluation, and any necessary resources to operationalize regional goals and strategies
    • Meet with senior leaders as key stakeholders and thought partners for strategic plans and execution
    • Identify areas that require attention or improvement and work with relevant stakeholders to develop and enact solutions
  • Prepare materials for senior leadership or org-wide presentations, such as PPT, pre-reads, reports, surveys
  • Project Lead the annual planning and budget process, supporting the CSO and Principal Managers to design and implement a process to align senior leadership
  • Manage working groups and steering committees on priority issues, including the Project Management,  Cross Team Collaboration, and the Regional Operating Committee
  • Project Lead a comprehensive planning for school growth and expansion - most immediately with the High School Expansion project 
  • Support the management of the CSO’s calendar, schedule and priorities and any additional special projects at the request of the CSO 

Strategic Leadership:

  • Support the Chief Schools Officer in managing a high-functioning team, including but not limited to:
  • Synthesize, track and progress monitor team goals 
  • Organize biweekly team meetings, ensuring meetings are conducted efficiently and effectively 
  • Build tools and resources and provide training/support to ensure all team members drive towards regional goals and priorities.
  • For FY24, this includes systems building and documentation priorities 
  • Maintaining strong relationships with Shared Services Team members, One Love, and senior leaders within KIPP NYC in service of the CSO’s work while also collaborating with the Chief of Staff to the CEO to ensure aligned workstreams and priorities
Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, Masters Degree in management or leadership, preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in leadership or project management, with at least 7 years of senior leadership experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously 
  • Experience leading multiple, simultaneous cross functional, organizational initiatives with multiple senior leaders and stakeholders. 
  • Ability to use data to identify insights to business outcomes, and communicate findings to leadership.
  • Excellent project management skills, including planning, needs assessment, fit gap analysis, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.
  • Demonstrated success managing a budget and a clear understanding of how to read a detailed financial statement
  • Ability to identify operational issues and recommend and implement strategies to resolve problems.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships, including the ability to drive results, collaborate, and influence multiple stakeholders without having direct management of individuals. 
  • Highly proficient in Excel, Google sheets, Asana and other Microsoft/Google suite products for presentations, communications, analysis and project management.
  • A demonstrated passion for and commitment to the core values of our mission, public education and social justice with a desire to create a work environment that embraces and appreciates diversity.


Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $132,870 to $152,440 per year. Salary ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity, accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities, and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band. Starting salaries typically fall in the lower half of the salary range, however they are ultimately determined by scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision. 
  • 403(b) retirement plan with 50% match after 6 months. 
  • Generous Time-Off aligned with school calendar
  • Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave. 
  • Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
  • Employer paid Life Insurance  and Short term/Long term disability.
  • Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization. 

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our NYC Office. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.