About the role#
The Director of Operations Fellow is a full-time position designed to prepare you to become a Director of Operations (DOO) within an Uncommon school. You will partner with the Principal to ensure students receive an exemplary education. The fellowship focuses on four core elements: professional development, experiential learning, practical application, and reflective practice. While the fellowship typically lasts one year, the duration may vary based on readiness and open positions. You should expect to work across multiple locations and grade spans within the region.
What you'll do#
- Lead a school in partnership with the Principal.
- Attend a series of professional development workshops grounded in leadership competencies.
- Engage in experiential learning activities including on-site coaching and practice clinics.
- Serve as a full-time member of the school operations team.
- Tackle school or regional operations projects and conduct analysis of operational systems.
- Complete pre-determined deliverables to build capacity for the DOO role.
- Participate in a 4-6 week immersion where you act as the DOO in place of your host.
- Participate in reflective discourse and codify learning through written reflections to create plans for growth.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor’s degree.
- 4 or more years of work experience.
- At least 1 year of experience in operations leadership.
- At least 1 year of experience coaching, leading, or managing others.
- Project planning experience with a track record of completing large projects.
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Access.
- A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and improving the lives of students.
- Ability to strategically manage time, prioritize tasks, and solve problems.
- Comfort managing ambiguous situations and moving toward solutions.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with teachers, families, and vendors.
- Ability to have difficult conversations in a respectful manner.
- Dedication to self-reflection and continual professional growth.
Location & details#
- Location: Newark, New Jersey.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $108,000 to $114,500 per year.
About Uncommon Schools
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit organization that manages urban public charter schools. Founded in 2005, the network operates with a focus on closing the opportunity gap for students from economically disadvantaged communities. The organization is based in New York and employs 2,819 people. It specializes in data driven instruction and professional development within the primary and secondary education sector.
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