Job Description

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will play a key role in leading and optimizing KIPP SoCal's operations to deliver the best possible outcomes for students. In addition to serving as a vital thought partner to the CEO and other senior leaders, the COO will manage the teams charged with delivering exceptional school operations, facilities management, security, student enrollment, and information technology across KIPP SoCal's network of 22 schools.

This is a senior leadership position at KIPP SoCal and thus the COO must possess a deep commitment to learning and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate believes effective and efficient operations, grounded in equity and anti-racism, are the core foundation for the success of others. While this role is highly strategic, this individual must also be willing to roll up their sleeves and work alongside operational teams within our schools in order to fulfill KIPP's vision of preparing students in under-resourced communities in the greater Los Angeles and San Diego areas for success in school, college, and life.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES

• PEOPLE MANAGEMENT, TALENT DEVELOPMENT, & ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP:

  • Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to organizational leaders responsible for school-based operations, regional operations, and information technology
  • Provide exceptional coaching, development, and modeling in order to grow operational talent and establish leadership pipelines for non-instructional team members in partnership with the Chief Talent and Equity Officer
  • Establish relationships with all School Leaders and School-Based Operational Leaders to ensure that each school-based operations is equitable, efficient, and effective
  • Establish collaborative relationships with our various Districts’ Prop39 offices (LAUSD, MUSD, CUSD, and SDUSD) to ensure that we are being offered district facilities when needed.

• SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT:

  • Identify, develop and implement operational systems improvements that will support highly efficient, effective, and equitable operational performance at KIPP SoCal; both improving upon the current state of operations and preparing for future growth in size and complexity
  • Oversee the creation and management of standardized operating procedures for school-based operations (facilities, facilities maintenance, safety, supplies, food services, transportation, student recruitment) and IT in order to maximize the economy of scale and avoid duplicative efforts

• STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EXECUTION:

  • Collaborate with the CEO and other members of the SLT to establish and refine KIPP SoCal's strategic plan
  • Translate strategy into a clear and shared vision and action plans for excellent operations and partner with leaders on their team

   

• COVID-19 LEADERSHIP:

  • Ensure Health & Safety (H&S) is at the forefront of decisions during this pandemic. Lead the various teams in charge of developing and implementing H&S guidelines across the region.
  • Build and maintain relationships with safety experts to ensure KIPP SoCal is utilizing the latest COVID-19 testing technologies and following the right isolation and quarantine protocols.
  • Provide timely dashboards that will display the right data to the rest of the SLT in order to drive the right decisions with the most up-to-date information.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of progressively increasing operational leadership experience for a growing, multi-site organization, preferably within a school, healthcare, or emergency management setting
• Commitment to KIPP SoCal's mission and an unwavering belief that ALL students, regardless of their zip codes or demographics, will learn and achieve if given the right opportunities and support
• Exceptional leadership skills that reflect KIPP SoCal's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness
• Experience recruiting, mentoring and supporting diverse and high-performing teams, with strong aptitude for coaching across lines of difference
• Firm commitment to building a team culture of high expectations, support, inclusion, and continuous learning; comfort soliciting and incorporating feedback and ideas from team members at all levels
• Demonstrable track record of developing, implementing, and managing business systems and processes to support a large, complex, and growing organization
• Experience setting vision, leading, planning and managing in a fast-paced, client-service-oriented setting
• Holds high standards for project management while empowering others to proactively and creatively problem-solve, and model versatility and collaboration for the organization
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making by leveraging stakeholder input and data
• Thoughtfully considers the impact of decisions, and facilitates resolutions that protect the organization's interests and prioritizes mission/values when conflict or disagreements arise
• Experience in school operations and/or IT a plus

Additional Information

JOINING KIPP SOCAL MEANS THE FOLLOWING

• Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation 
• Spending time with students and families in the best communities of LA, Compton, and San Diego
• Support and care from fellow teachers, administrators, and regional team members
• Ongoing professional development and coaching from a school site manager

WORKING WITH US MEANS THE FOLLOWING PERKS

• Starting salary ranges from $165,000 to $205,000 per year
• 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost
• Employer paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
• Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, Pet Insurance, etc.)
• Generous time off program includes paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation
• Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP)

** PLEASE NOTE: KIPP SOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS REQUIRES THAT ALL TEAM MEMBERS BE FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS, FAMILY, AND STAFF. TEAM MEMBERS MAY APPLY TO SEEK A MEDICAL EXEMPTION. REGARDLESS OF YOUR CURRENT VACCINATION STATUS, OUR TEAM CAN ADVISE YOU ON HOW TO FULFILL THIS IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT SO THAT YOU CAN START THE POSITION IN A TIMELY WAY. WE’RE HERE TO HELP. *

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, http://www.kippsocal.org/. Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.