Company Description

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 supporters, including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DC’s 20 schools, 7,300 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.

Job Description

The Campus Director of Operations will be based at a PK3 - 8th Campus, and will be responsible for supporting the campus across a range of business operations. The Campus Director of Operations is responsible for directly managing up to four support staff on campus; (2) school operations managers and (2) Lunch Administrators. The Campus Director of Operations is responsible for implementing financial and business functions that streamline performance between the school site and headquarters, while at the same time helping to create and sustain policies and systems that support the schools’ mission and culture. The Campus Director of Operations is an exempt role. The Campus Director of Operations will report to the Director of Operations and will be accountable to the principals at the school site.

Key Responsibilities

• People Management- 30%

  • Directly manages 4 support staff on campus: (2) school operations managers and (2) lunch administrators
  • Establishes and nurtures a team culture
  • Differentiates coaching and support for all team members
  • Provides clear expectations, regular feedback, holding team members accountable to goals.

• Vendor Management - 25%

  • Serve as the main point of contact on site for security, facilities, MPD, cleaning, National School Lunch Program and additional external vendors, including coordinating efforts among all facilities personnel, security personnel, janitorial personnel, and external vendors.

• School Management - 25%

  • Responsible for supporting one of the schools across a range of business issues, which includes implementing financial and business functions that streamline performance between the school, campus, and headquarters, while at the same time helping create and sustain policies and systems that support the schools’ mission and culture.

• Campus Management - 20%

  • Arrival and Dismissal Oversight - Manage all logistics of security coordination and student transportation regarding safe passage. Engage MPD, WMATA and community partners as necessary
  • Finance - Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and all other financial operations, including credit cards, petty cash, and reimbursements. Support Headquarters- and school-based compliance requirements by providing the financial component of all compliance reporting. Develop and manage process improvements to ensure quality of business operations functions within the school and between the school and Headquarters. Assist with monitoring fiscal performance and work with the principal, the Director of Finance, and the AD of Operations to find the most efficient and effective uses of funds to support the school’s mission.
  • National School Lunch Program - Support Headquarters- and school-based compliance requirements by maintaining accurate lunch forms for each family, auditing and compiling accurate monthly lunch counts, and working directly with our food service provider on execution of the program.
  • Procurement and Inventory -Manage procurement and purchasing at the school site, including supplies and furniture and equipment. Maintain inventory and manage fixed assets tracking. Work with teachers and administrative staff to implement procurement processes that synchronize with Headquarters financial systems.

  • Event management - Manage all operational logistics for internal and external events.

    • Community Engagement - Manage collaboration efforts with the Metropolitan Police Department and other agencies as needed (including but not limited to attending Advisory Neighborhood Commission meetings) to represent and protect KIPP DC campus community.
    • Coordinating with HDQ Engagement team on enrichment activities on campus
    • Health and Safety Responsibilities - Oversee and support school-based COVID contact tracing and testing efforts in partnership with the regional COVID team and school teams.
• Serve as a full-time and engaged member of KIPP DC’s staff, including accompanying students on field lessons, assisting with student recruitment and enrichment activities, and working with other staff members to ensure fulfillment of KIPP DC’s mission.

Qualifications

• Unquestioned commitment to KIPP DC's mission and values
• Bachelor’s Degree required or 7 years of relevant Finance and Operations experience
• Minimum 5 years of management experience preferred; school setting preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook required
• Familiarity with finance and accounting principles
• Familiarity working in education
• Previous experience in a customer service-oriented role is preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and generate creative solutions
• A sense of urgency and ability to proactively and effectively prioritize multiple high-impact initiatives and tasks
• Project planning experience required, with demonstrated ability to see large projects through to completion;
• Previous experience budgeting or purchasing on behalf of a non-profit organization a plus
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven culture
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team on collaborative projects
• Comfort with working in a fast-paced, non-profit environment

KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:

• The anticipated starting salary for this position is $78,777-$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, and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.
• 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 on-site. This role is currently required to be on-site or in schools during regular work hours.

Additional Information

TO APPLY:

Please submit an online application through our website at https://www.kippdc.org/join-our-team/. If you have any questions, please direct them to David Cobb at David.Cobb@kippdc.org. The position is available starting [date], and applicants are encouraged to apply early. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Equal 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.

KIPP DC requires all staff to provide proof that they have had all doses of a primary COVID vaccine or obtain approval for exemption for medical or religious reasons before beginning employment. New hires who have not received all doses of a primary vaccine or who are waiting approval for exemption will not be able to begin employment.

All KIPP DC staff are strongly encouraged to stay up to date on their vaccinations. The CDC currently defines being up to date on the COVID vaccine as having had all doses of a primary vaccine and as having received a booster, if eligible.