Senior Director of Regional Operations

Senior Director of Regional Operations

Full-time

Immediate opening

Department : Regional Support and Leadership

Compensation : USD 115,000 - USD 125,000 yearly

Company Description

About KIPP

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools, nearly 16,500 educators, and 190,000 students and alumni. KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS) is part of the national KIPP Public Schools network and currently leads eight schools serving 3,600 students in North and West Philadelphia. By 2030, KPPS will be serving approximately 4,000 students.

Our Mission

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choosecollege, career, and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Life at KIPP Philly

At KIPP Philly, we know that talented, committed, and culturally competent educators are the driving force behind our students' success. By creating a school experience that affirms identities, celebrates individuality, and challenges every student to grow, our teachers and leaders amplify the potential of every child. We are dedicated to building a professional environment grounded in joy, candor, care, and communitya place where educators can bring their authentic selves, receive world-class development, and collaborate with peers equally devoted to the work.

• Commitment to Anti-Racism and Equity : Join a team deeply dedicated to anti-racism, equity, and culturally responsive practices, working to eradicate systemic barriers and create truly inclusive environments.
• Joyful and Inclusive Community : Be part of a close-knit, diverse network of educators who value authenticity, collaboration, and mutual respect, fostering an environment where both adults and children can thrive.
• Rewarding Impact : Your dedication and hard work will be recognized through competitive compensation structures, including performance-based bonuses that reward meaningful outcomes.
• Unparalleled Career Growth : Gain access to strategically designed leadership pathways, grounded in research and tailored to help you grow professionally. From one-on-one coaching to high-quality professional development, we're invested in your future.
• Authentic Leadership : Show up as your authentic self every day, modeling for students the power of embracing their identities and inspiring them to do the same.
• Student-Centered Excellence : We believe strong relationships and precise preparation are critical to increasing learning outcomes. Together, we create joyful, affirming spaces where students and educators excel.
• Comprehensive Support : Experience robust whole-person support, including personalized coaching, mental health resources, and team-building initiatives that nurture professional and personal well-being.

Job Description

Position Overview

Reporting to the Managing Director of Regional Operations (MDRO), the Senior Director of Regional Operations (SDRO) manages, supports, and enhances the existing regional systems and vendor relationships that are critical to ensuring safe, productive, clean learning environments for students and staff across our schools. The SDRO also provides direct support to our school-based Directors of Operations (DOOs), training and supporting them on the execution of new systems and practices that increase efficiency and quality execution on the ground. As the SRDO acclimates to the role, they will take on increasing responsibilities regarding DOO support, ultimately coaching, supporting, and serving as the regional point of contact for a subset of school-based DOOs.

Key Responsibilities

School Operations Support

Train and support school-based Directors of Operations (DOOs).

Directly support 3 school DOOs.

Partner with the Director of Safety and Security to enhance and codify safety plans, procedures, and trainings for schools to align to state and federal guidelines and best practices.

Additional relevant duties and projects as assigned by the MDRO.

Facilities

Ensure that our facilities are safe, compliant, clean, and joyful by coordinating with school-based operations teams and managing our cleaning vendor.

Support capital improvement projects through procurement and project management.

Partner with vendors to ensure facilities are compliant with building inspections (L&I, water, lead-based paint, asbestos, etc.).

Food Service

Oversee National School Lunch Program programs at participating schools, ensuring adherence to federal policies for school food program administration.

Manage relationship with Food Service Management Corporation.

Manage the state food service renewal application, review and audit.

Create and monitor systems to ensure program is meeting state and federal guidelines.

Enhance and codify regional procurement system, ensuring efficiency, appropriate documentation, and compliant processes.

Technology

Manage tech across the region by coordinating with school-based operations teams, managing our tech vendor, and implementing and overseeing our inventory system (Asset Panda).

Facilitate tech compliance : cybersecurity, system upgrades, equipment upgrades, etc.

Health

Manage nurse contract with nursing agency.

Ensure compliance with student health records.

Qualifications

5+ Years Operations Leadership

Prior experience successfully leading school operations in a Director of Operations or similar school-based role

Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making, work collaboratively, and have impact without formal authority.

Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).

Resourceful thinker with an orientation towards problem-solving.

Exemplary customer service orientation and follow-through.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while adapting to changing priorities.

Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Enthusiasm and sense of humor.

Ability to model KIPP Philadelphia values : Children First, Cultural Competence, Community, and Ownership.

High level of comfort using Microsoft Excel and other databases required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.