School Operations Manager

School Operations Manager Job Summary

The School Operations Manager role is an integral part of the Information & Operations team, ensuring that all school operations run seamlessly each and every day. The starting salary range for this role is $71,305-$77,504. This is a full-time, fully on-site role based at a PK3-8 campus.

For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.

Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.

As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community.

In partnership with a school leader and Campus Director of Operations, the School Operations Manager supports the school and campus-wide operations vision. This role ensures that all school operations run seamlessly each and every day, proactively problem solving and developing systems where needed.

This is an exempt position and will report to the Campus Director of Operations. 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.

• Serves as the eyes and ears of the school to ensure that all school operations run seamlessly each and every day, proactively problem solving and developing systems where needed
• Oversees all aspects of food service, including quality, managing staff/vendors, meal tracking, compliance, and meal delivery
• Owns all logistics (e.g. transportation, lodging, meals, staffing plan, etc.) of all off-site field trips and all on-site special events (performances, graduation, staff celebrations, etc.)
• Works with the school leader, or their designee, to manage the logistical elements for the end-of-year assessment.

• Works closely with the school leader to actively manage the school budget throughout the year
• Manages the school purchasing process by establishing clear systems for staff to request items, placing orders with vendors, tracking delivery, and coding and submitting purchases orders, invoices, and reimbursement requests; approves school purchases under a specific financial threshold
• Leads the school opening/start up process each year to ensure that doors are ready to open by ordering furniture, equipment, and instructional supplies
• Serves as the second school-based point of contact regarding finance and works with regional Finance teams to ensure financial compliance and reporting

• Oversees most facilities issues, including maintenance, managing staff/vendors, aesthetics, shared space agreements, and campus safety
• Regularly conducts…