Associate Chief Academic Officer

2 weeks ago

Newark, New Jersey, United States Kipp Full time
Company Overview

About KIPP TEAM & Family

KIPP TEAM & Family operates as a network office that encompasses various support teams, including Leadership Development, Recruitment, Advocacy, Facilities, Finance, and Human Resources, all aimed at empowering our educational institutions and ensuring the success of KIPP students throughout New Jersey and Miami. Our schools are part of the esteemed "Knowledge Is Power Program" network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to equipping students for success in higher education and life. Since the inception of our first KIPP New Jersey school in Newark in 2002, we have expanded our network to educate over 8,135 students in grades K-12. By 2027, we aim to provide a world-class education to more than 10,300 students across Newark and Camden. To learn more, visit our website.

In 2018, we expanded our KIPP community to address the demand for high-quality educational options in Greater Miami's Urban Core communities, leading to the establishment of KIPP Miami, which currently serves over 1,000 students across four schools, with plans to reach 5,800 students by 2025. Our approach includes employing highly effective educators who foster strong relationships with families, increasing instructional time, providing diverse support services, and cultivating a culture centered on achievement, ensuring our students in New Jersey and Miami are well-prepared for college, careers, and fulfilling lives.

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities:

The Associate Chief Academic Officer (ACAO) plays a pivotal role in facilitating the integration of school management and Teaching & Learning (T&L) teams across KIPP Newark, KIPP Camden, and KIPP Miami. Through effective systems design and management, as well as relationship management across these teams, the ACAO contributes to achieving annual academic objectives and fostering continuous improvement in standardized test performance and talent development within our schools. The ACAO collaborates closely with regional and KTAF teams to enhance communication, identify challenges, and streamline processes, allowing school management and T&L teams to concentrate on instructional excellence and talent development.

Primary Duties:

  • Act as a key advisor to the Chief Academic Officer.
  • Design and implement structured meeting frameworks and reporting systems to enhance the effectiveness of school management and T&L teams in each region, ensuring the CAO remains informed and engaged with ongoing initiatives.
  • Support the CAO in managing school performance and accountability by preparing and presenting various data analyses and recommendations.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to the CAO, contributing to both high-level planning and practical implementation across all schools.
  • Assist the CAO in drafting, editing, and refining documents and presentations.

Team Integration and Coordination:

  • Ensure alignment of team strategies and systems with the broader organizational vision and objectives.
  • Facilitate weekly leadership alignment meetings, including planning and execution.
  • Lead quarterly leadership team evaluations, focusing on strategic planning and facilitation.
  • Establish and manage regional communication frameworks that align with the organization's overall internal communication strategy.
  • Encourage effective collaboration across teams to address overlapping responsibilities.
  • Oversee the annual planning process for schools, ensuring coherence with organizational-wide plans, including staffing, budgeting, and individual goals.
  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators to track progress against strategic objectives, providing necessary data for informed decision-making.
  • Collaborate with regional leadership and network leaders to identify opportunities for enhanced alignment and cross-functional collaboration.

Relationship Management:

  • Coordinate planning and communication systems between the Teaching & Learning team and school leadership teams to ensure effective implementation of designed initiatives.
  • Work with the Chief Equity Strategist to advance equity initiatives and support the work of Directors of Student Experience.
  • Partner with the Talent Team and other CMO teams to foster a strong organizational culture and collaboration, driving academic outcomes.
  • Collaborate with the Chief of Staff on various organizational topics as needed.
  • Oversee the execution of critical initiatives and special projects requiring senior leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Ensure collective team efforts yield measurable outcomes.

Academic Operations Management:

  • Lead the Academic Operations function, managing the Directors of Data & Assessments, High School Strategy, and Academic Operations.
  • Complete special projects for the T&L team as required.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in a school-based or regional leadership role within a school network.
  • At least 5 years of managerial experience.
  • Strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of KIPP TEAM & Family.
  • Proven track record in relationship building and program execution.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on clear communication and decision-making.
  • Ability to facilitate discussions and drive clarity among stakeholders.
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
  • Open to giving and receiving constructive feedback.
  • Continuous learner with a solution-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations.

What We Offer:
  • An opportunity to lead educational innovation within a nationally recognized network of public charter schools.
  • A collaborative work environment with a dedicated team focused on student success.
  • A flexible work arrangement, including time spent in schools, the central office, and remote work.
  • Competitive salary range based on experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plans, and additional support for commuting.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

KIPP New Jersey / KIPP Miami is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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