KIPP NYC Senior Director, High School Expansion
KIPP NYC Public Schools
- The Bronx, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design a high school expansion process and plan that incorporates KIPP NYC regional goals and current high school goals, grounded in our KIPP NYC High Graduate Aims
- Develop and lead implementation of the high school expansion process and plan, ensuring all stakeholders drive work forward according to project timelines, goals, and directives.
- Perform a gap analysis of the current high school expansion process, and continue building effective project plans to drive work forward, including: building plans, operational and financial imperatives, and recommendations from key stakeholders
- Manage the existing HS Working Group and the launch of an Advisory Group to identify current attitudes and potential programmatic shifts
- Analyze data from community stakeholders throughout the process, including reviewing the strengths of the initial high school design
- Compile relevant research necessary to support the planning for the next 5 years of HS expansion
- Support the design of an instructional vision based on research, site visits, interviews with KIPP NYC leaders and highly regarded high school practitioners, that will outline course offerings and pedagogical approach, including a comprehensive plan for arts, sports, culture and technology initiatives
- Work directly with K - 8 stakeholders to build investment, improve HS matriculation and deepen understanding of the K - 12 vision of KIPP NYC including how the HS helps to support the achievement of the Graduate Aims and College and Career Readiness goals
- Create meaningful opportunities for community partnerships between the school community and the South Bronx.
- Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s degree in relevant areas (PMP, education, program management etc.) preferred
- At least 7+ years of experience, with a minimum of 4+years of experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, school-based experience highly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to indirectly manage and influence teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects and competing priorities across multiple teams of people with a meticulous attention to detail
- Demonstrated success managing a large budget and a clear understanding of how to read a detailed financial statement
- Demonstrated passion for and commitment to the KIPP mission
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Team player with strong interpersonal/influence skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel
- Curiosity with a desire to work in a entrepreneurial environment and in designing new systems and projects
- Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude and a sense of humor.
- Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
- 403(b) retirement plan with 50% match after 6 months.
- Generous Time-Off aligned with school calendar
- Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave.
- Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
- Employer paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability.
- Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.