About the role#
The Director of Operations Fellow is a full-time position designed to prepare you for a future role as a Director of Operations (DOO) at an Uncommon school. You will work in partnership with a Principal to lead a school and ensure students receive an exemplary education. This fellowship typically lasts one year and involves working across multiple locations and grade spans within the region.
What you'll do#
- Lead a school in partnership with the Principal.
- Design, implement, and refine systems that anticipate the needs of the school community.
- Tackle problems and share standard methodologies across campuses.
- Engage in operations work at your host school, including school or regional-based projects.
- Conduct observations and analysis of operational systems.
- Complete a variety of pre-determined deliverables.
- Act as the DOO in place of your host DOO for 4-6 weeks.
- Attend professional development workshops focused on leadership competencies.
- Codify your learning through written reflections and create actionable development plans.
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 proven ability to see large projects through to completion.
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Access.
- A passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and improving the lives of students.
- Ability to manage and prioritize time effectively, thrive in a busy environment, and work both autonomously and with direction.
- Comfort managing ambiguous situations and proactively solving problems.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to have difficult conversations respectfully.
- Dedication to self-reflection and continual professional growth.
Location & details#
- Location: Brooklyn, New York.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: $111,000 to $117,700.
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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