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KIPP is hiring a School Operations Coordinator to manage front desk activities and support school operations in Newark, NJ. The role focuses on maintaining organized communications, supporting student enrollment and attendance, and ensuring smooth daily operational functions.

Highlights

Welcome visitors, handle calls, and manage visitor systems at the front desk.
Support schoolwide communications, manage inquiries, and maintain office supplies.
Assist with student enrollment, maintain records, and contribute to attendance improvement efforts.
Support school events, maintain office organization, and assist with operational systems.
Provide Tier 1 tech support and maintain office technology and data accuracy.
Bilingual Spanish skills are highly preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and strong keyboarding skills required.
Requires strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to work with diverse populations.
Salary range: $45,000-$50,000, commensurate with experience.
Benefits include health care, retirement, a school laptop, and transportation support for commuters.

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

Bilingual: Spanish (Highly Preferred)
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
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.

Original Job Description

Company Description

About KIPP New Jersey

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:

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

Bilingual: Spanish (Highly Preferred)
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
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.

KIPP New Jersey | KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer.

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