Special Assistant to Chief Schools Officer

Special Assistant to the Chief Schools Officer

• Full-time
• Hiring Start Time:
  Immediate Start (Home Office)
• HO Team:
  Chief Schools Officer, K-8
• Compensation: USD 64,000 - USD 75,300 - yearly

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high‑performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K‑12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks
, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators
, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!

You support the Chief Schools Officer (CSO) to make strategic use of her time and resources so Uncommon can better serve students and school leaders. You’ll own day‑to‑day executive support and run projects that improve CSO operations, partnering across teams and regions to move work forward. In this role you’ll combine high‑quality administrative execution with project management and communications—helping shape school‑facing initiatives and the CSO team’s impact across the organization.

• Manage the CSO’s calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel logistics and comprehensive itineraries.
• Prepare daily CSO briefs and weekly calendars to ensure the CSO is prepared for meetings and action items.
• Provide administrative support for the CSO team (credit card reconciliation, reimbursements, and other office tasks).

• Own planning and logistics for meetings and events: create agendas, prepare presentations, take minutes, and manage follow‑up.
• Support external speaking engagements by handling logistics, drafting speeches/presentations, and preparing the CSO for events.

• Create and maintain strategic trackers, rubrics, and project plans to monitor progress toward goals and deadlines.
• Partner with leaders across teams and regions to manage stakeholders and ope rationalise organisation‑wide CSO initiatives.
• Support budget management for the CSO and HSI, including green lighting purchases and recommending budget adjustments.

• Manage and implement the CSO’s communication plan and support inspirational written materials when needed.
• Help shape a joyful, collaborative staff culture within the CSO team and with Home Office leaders.

• 1–2 years of professional experience; experience in K‑12 education or in an executive‑level support role is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and follow projects through to completion.
• High level of discretion handling confidential information and interacting with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to travel frequently (weekly travel between NYC and Newark; monthly travel to Boston, Rochester, and/or Camden) and to work occasional weekends as needed.
• Physical requirements:
  
  moderate physical activity including standing or walking for periods, setting up equipment or materials, and occasionally carrying items up to 20–40 lbs.

• Experience as an assistant to senior leaders, or prior school operations/teacher experience within K‑12 settings.
• Experience creating presentations, managing trackers, or ope rationalising programmes.

July 1st, 2026

Nebraska, NJ | In person 5 days/week | travel and weekend work required. Expect regular travel between NYC (Manhattan and Brooklyn) and Newark, and monthly travel to other regional sites.

Compensation for this role is between $64,000 to $75,300. Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. If you meet all job description requirements you will likely receive an offer of $67,800.

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Paid leave of…