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KIPP New Jersey

School Operations Coordinator: Newark, NJ

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $45K - $50K

💻 Operations

🗓️ August 6th, 2025

K-12

Edtech.com's Summary

KIPP is hiring a School Operations Coordinator to manage front desk operations, support student enrollment and attendance, and maintain efficient school systems. The role requires handling communications, assisting with office technology, and ensuring an organized environment to support teachers, students, and families.

Highlights
  • Manage front desk including visitor greeting, phone calls, and visitor management system.
  • Provide administrative support with inquiries, communications, and office supply management.
  • Support student enrollment processes and maintain accurate student records.
  • Assist with school events and daily operational needs to ensure smooth school functions.
  • Maintain office technology and provide Tier 1 technology support.
  • Use Microsoft Office and Google Suite with high proficiency.
  • Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Salary range of $45,000-$50,000 with benefits including healthcare, retirement, laptop, and transportation support.
  • Build strong relationships with a diverse population of students, families, and colleagues.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; bilingual skills in Spanish or other languages are a plus.

School Operations Coordinator: Newark, NJ Full Description

Company Description
About KIPP New Jersey
KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate 7,035 students in grades K-12 across 15 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals. 
By 2025, KIPP New Jersey will have fifteen schools in Newark and five in Camden providing a world-class education to over 10,300 students. To learn more, visit www.kippnj.org.

Job Description
Here' what you should know:
As an Operations Coordinator, you will be the cornerstone of smooth and effective school operations. Your role involves being the first point of contact for families, students, and community members, ensuring a welcoming and organized environment in our main office. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks that contribute to the overall success of the school's operations, from managing communications to maintaining student files and supporting daily operational needs.

Here's what you'll be doing:
  • Front Desk Management: Welcome visitors, answer calls, and manage the visitor management system.
  • Administrative Support: Handle inquiries, assist with schoolwide communications, and manage office supplies.
  • Student Enrollment & Attendance: Support enrollment processes, maintain student records, and participate in efforts to improve attendance.
  • Operations Support: Assist with school events, maintain a clean and organized office, and contribute to the smooth operation of school systems.
  • Technology & Data Management: Maintain office technology, assist with Tier 1 technology support, and ensure accuracy in information systems.

Metrics of Success:
  • Maintain an average annual score of 3.0 or higher on internal walk-through (Ops EKG)
  • Achieve school targets for student attendance and enrollment.
  • Ensure 100% visitor sign-in compliance and secure badge distribution.
  • Maintain high family engagement as measured by the TNTP Insight Survey
 
Qualifications
Must Haves:
Skills
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and oral)
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and keyboarding

Abilities
  • Perform duties with a high degree of professionalism, customer-service, and positive energy
  • Can work with a team on collaborative projects
  • Remain calm, flexible, and solutions-oriented in high-stress situations, competing priorities, and external pressures 
  • Do whatever it takes to ensure our teachers and students have what they need to be successful
  • Build strong relationships with and relate to a diverse population of students,
     families, colleagues, and community members
  • Self-starter and fast learner that can follow through independently on stated goals with high attention to detail

Nice-to-Haves
  • Previous experience in a customer service-oriented role
  • Previous experience in an educational or non-profit setting
  • Proficiency in Spanish; may be considered a “must-have” depending on population served
  • Bilingual proficiency in other languages represented in population
  • Bachelor's degree

Additional Information
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this role is $45,000-$50,000. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience.
In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, retirement, a school laptop, and transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into New Jersey from the New York City area.
KIPP New Jersey | KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer.