Regional Schools Coordinator
Company Description
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter public schools that are closing the academic achievement gap and preparing students from historically underserved communities for success in college and beyond. Uncommon currently manages 55 schools serving more than 20,000 students in six cities:
Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, Rochester, and Troy. Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at rates far higher than their peers. We believe that every child deserves an outstanding education, and we are committed to working beyond the walls of our schools to achieve that goal through our professional development workshops, books, and district partnerships.
Job Description
This role is responsible for operationally supporting two Assistant Superintendents (ASups), our senior instructional leaders who oversee instruction, and manage and support a portfolio of Principals! They will ensure efficient and effective support of academic programs and Principal development through strong communication, organization and event support!
Responsibilities
- Lead written communications with key stakeholders on behalf of the Assistant Superintendent
- Maximize the Assistant Superintendents’ time and effectiveness: seamlessly manage their calendars through prioritizing appointment and arranging in-person and virtual meetings
- Project manage Assistant Superintendents and Principals including creating project plans, managing task completion and project milestones to ensure progress to deadlines
- Plan and support meetings and Professional Development sessions: manage logistics and operations, including creation of meeting/sessions materials
- Analyze key student achievement and staff data to strengthen academic action plans and instructional programs
- Maintain internal systems to ensure the efficiency of the Assistant Superintendents, including expense reimbursements
- Occasional travel to schools or offices in Newark, NJ and Camden, NJ
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities
- Strong ability to manage up
- Receptive to feedback
Preferred Skills/Abilities
- Experience with developing polished presentations in PowerPoint/Google Slides and manipulating data in Excel
Education Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience Requirements
- 1-2 years professional experience preferred
- Experience in K12 education, preferred
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
Additional Information
Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. At the same time, we work to ensure an inclusive community through creating a space for important dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.